IGR 76 - Red vs. Maldi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quagmire
vs
Sato

189 cm
24
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

196 cm
24
276 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Sato!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sato.

Quagmire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Quagmire is taking a breather. Sato 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.
Quagmire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sato's head.
Quagmire stops Sato from getting back to his feet.
Sato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quagmire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quagmire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quagmire wants to pass to mount but Sato is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quagmire throwing shots but Sato is blocking nicely.
Quagmire with the ground and pound but Sato uses the opportunity to regain guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quagmire blocks a head kick by Sato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quagmire circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quagmire manages to avoid it.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Quagmire shoots in and bounces Sato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Quagmire 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.

Quagmire 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.
Sato wants to stand up but Quagmire is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quagmire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Quagmire has Sato in his guard.

Quagmire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sato defends well.
Quagmire 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.
Quagmire tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Quagmire is looking for a triangle but Sato pushes his legs off easily.

Sato stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quagmire is looking to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Quagmire.

Quagmire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quagmire is breathing heavily.

Quagmire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sato wants to get back to his feet.

Quagmire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quagmire is controlling him well.
Quagmire trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.

Quagmire tries for a kimura but Sato is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quagmire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sato has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Quagmire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quagmire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shin Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Quagmire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sato wants to stand up but Quagmire is controlling him.
Quagmire throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
Quagmire stops Sato from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire passes into half guard.
Sato is looking to escape.
Sato is breathing heavily.

Quagmire wants to work for an arm triangle but Sato is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Quagmire is working for a submission of some sort.
Quagmire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.

Quagmire seems to be looking for submissions.

Quagmire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quagmire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sato keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sato stuffs the takedown.
Sato lands a head kick. Quagmire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Glen Quagmire has been cut.
Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Sato connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Quagmire to the floor! Sato dives in looking for the finish!

Quagmire is rocked!
Sato tries to stand but can't do so whilst Quagmire controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire is trying to get back to full guard.
Sato is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Quagmire is trying to control but can't.

Sato decides to stand up.
Shin Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Glen Quagmire's cut is getting worse.
Quagmire shoots in for a takedown but Sato shows good takedown defense.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Quagmire moves away and avoids it.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quagmire tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.

Quagmire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quagmire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Quagmire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sato dives on top into guard.
Sato tries to stand but Quagmire is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quagmire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glen Quagmire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Quagmire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quagmire wants to take a breather but Sato is having none of it.

Quagmire wants to work for an arm triangle but Sato is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sato is looking to escape.
Sato is refusing to be controlled, as Quagmire sits in half guard.
Sato is trying to stand.
Quagmire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sato is trying to stand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quagmire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Quagmire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Quagmire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sato wants to get back to his feet but Quagmire drags him back down.
Quagmire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Quagmire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato is trying to get back to his feet.

Quagmire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sato has escaped the position, nice work there.

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.
Sato wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sato throws a sloppy head kick and Quagmire moves out of range easily.
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quagmire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quagmire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quagmire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Quagmire lands a right hook to the body.

Quagmire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sato is trying to defend but Quagmire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quagmire wants to take a breather but Sato is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to escape.
Quagmire is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Sato pushes Quagmire off looking to stand but Quagmire dives back in and keeps control.
Quagmire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Quagmire prevents Sato from standing back up.
Quagmire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quagmire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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.

Quagmire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sato is looking to escape.
Quagmire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Quagmire is working for a submission of some sort.
Sato is trying to stand back up but Quagmire is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Quagmire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quagmire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Quagmire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo comes to the cage accompanied by Let's go!. Rogers has chosen Ready or Not - Fugees as his entrance music. Shinwi Bolo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bolo
vs
Rogers

190 cm
25
215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

197 cm
20
217 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinwi Bolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Bolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolo somewhat.
Bolo moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers throws a hook but Bolo avoids it easily.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolo moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Bolo on that attempt.
Bolo slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers throws a right hand that Bolo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolo also avoids with ease.
Bolo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Rogers takes a swing at Bolo's ribcage but misses.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedor Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolo slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Bolo needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolo has time to react.
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!
Rogers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogers.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolo. Bolo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinwi Bolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Bolo ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Bolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers misses with a shot to the body

and Bolo counters with a takedown into side control.

Bolo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolo throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolo trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.
Bolo is putting a hurting on Rogers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bolo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rogers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Bolo drags him back down.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.

Bolo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rogers is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is pushing Bolo's head away, looking to escape. Bolo manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bolo tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body. Bolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolo loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Bolo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a combination that misses

and Bolo counters with a takedown into side control.
Bolo slows the pace down.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is concentrating on defense, preventing Bolo from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bolo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rogers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bolo ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bolo.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.

Bolo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Bolo is really struggling to control Rogers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rogers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bolo.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rogers misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a right hand that Bolo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolo also avoids with ease.
Bolo is looking to clinch.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses

and Bolo counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.
Rogers wants to stand but Bolo is controlling the position.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolo won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolo, not yet.
Bolo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bolo wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers wants to get up but he can't break Bolo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinwi Bolo 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. And we move into the final round!

Bolo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolo.
Shinwi Bolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolo misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bolo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rogers!
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bolo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bolo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bolo unloads with some shots from mount but Rogers bucks and avoids them well.

Rogers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolo.
Rogers is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.

Bolo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rogers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolo unloads with some shots from mount but Rogers bucks and avoids them well.
Bolo throwing strikes but Rogers bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Bolo wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedor Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Bolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Bolo staying out of range there.
Rogers throws a sloppy body shot

and Bolo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Bolo controlling him for the moment.
Bolo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bolo has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers wants to get up but he can't break Bolo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Bolo wants to improve his position but instead Rogers has moved into half guard.
Bolo tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Rogers.
I think Rogers 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Rogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey The Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and don vasyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). don vasyl will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

The Dude
vs
vasyl

173 cm
24
168 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Jeffrey The Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, don vasyl!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dude looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
vasyl staying out of range there.
vasyl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vasyl throws a right hand that The Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that The Dude also avoids with ease.
The Dude fails with the takedown.
vasyl motions for The Dude to come forward. vasyl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
vasyl misses with a double jab.
vasyl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
vasyl wants to clinch up but The Dude keeps it at a distance.
vasyl tries to clinch but The Dude moves out of range.
vasyl throws a sloppy head kick and The Dude moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
vasyl connects with a high kick.
The Dude throws a jab but it's blocked by vasyl.
vasyl wants to clinch.
vasyl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vasyl slips under a jab from The Dude.

The Dude shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in vasyl's guard.
The Dude won't allow vasyl to sweep him here.
vasyl being controlled here, momentarily.
The Dude stands and throws vasyl's legs to the side, diving into side control.

The Dude looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
vasyl is trying to get back to half guard.
The Dude in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
vasyl is not content to let The Dude control the position.
vasyl tries to buck The Dude off but The Dude is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vasyl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The Dude tries for a kimura but vasyl is defending well.
vasyl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Dude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
vasyl manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Dude's best efforts.
The Dude prevents vasyl from standing back up.
vasyl is pressing down on The Dude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
vasyl wants to sweep here but The Dude controlling him for the moment.
The Dude wants to pass the guard but vasyl is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
vasyl can't keep his opponent in guard - The Dude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vasyl moves into full guard.
The Dude tries to free his leg and advance position but vasyl is retaining full guard.
vasyl looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Dude is one step ahead there.

vasyl has his foot on The Dude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Dude works his way back into a safe position though.
vasyl looks gassed!
The Dude controlling from the top position.
The Dude wants to control from the top but vasyl keeps moving.

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.
vasyl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
vasyl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for vasyl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from vasyl misses.
don vasyl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
vasyl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
vasyl misses with a straight left.
vasyl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Dude.
The Dude circles away from the clinch attempt.
vasyl tries a head kick but it misses.
The Dude misses with a wild body shot.

The Dude shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. vasyl is trying to defend but The Dude finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 Jeffrey The Dude will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

vasyl throws a series of punches but The Dude moves out of range.
vasyl connects with a crisp jab.
The Dude shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vasyl pinned against the cage. vasyl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
vasyl slips under a jab from The Dude.
The Dude misses with an uppercut. vasyl saw that one coming.
vasyl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
vasyl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from vasyl misses.
vasyl misses with the combination.
vasyl connects with a high kick.
vasyl looks to land a combination but The Dude avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vasyl misses with a two punch combination.
vasyl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
vasyl wants to clinch up but The Dude keeps it at a distance.
vasyl misses with an uppercut. The Dude saw that one coming.
The Dude slips a jab and a cross from vasyl.
vasyl throws a right and a left that both miss.
don vasyl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dude moves out of range of the body kick.
vasyl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from The Dude does it's job there.
vasyl is looking to clinch.
vasyl tries to bum rush The Dude with a series of wild strikes but The Dude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Dude throws the left hand but vasyl avoids the punch easily.
don vasyl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Dude moves out of range as vasyl strikes.
A combination from vasyl does no damage.
The Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Dude jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.
vasyl swats away the attempt to clinch by The Dude.
vasyl throws a right hand that The Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that The Dude also avoids with ease.
The Dude misses the shot to the body.
vasyl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vasyl misses with a body kick.
vasyl misses the jab.
The Dude fails with the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Dude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but vasyl has him pressed against the cage.
The Dude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
vasyl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
vasyl missing with knees to the body.
vasyl lands an elbow just above The Dude 's eye.
The Dude is trying to break the clinch but vasyl is controlling him.
The Dude blocks the elbow strike.
vasyl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Dude is defending well for now.
vasyl is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vasyl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Dude looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vasyl throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Dude drops to a knee looking for a takedown but vasyl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Dude lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Dude pushes vasyl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
vasyl lands a nice knee to the body.
vasyl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Dude blocks it with crossed arms.

vasyl breaks from the clinch.
vasyl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
vasyl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
vasyl misses with a wild combination.
The Dude misses with a straight left.
vasyl tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Dude counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dude shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from vasyl misses.
The Dude shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vasyl as he jumps to the side.
vasyl moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Dude fails to land the takedown.
vasyl loads up on a big right hand but The Dude slips the punch.
vasyl throws a right hand that The Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that The Dude also avoids with ease.
vasyl throws a leg kick but The Dude checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
vasyl lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Dude misses the shot to the body.

The Dude scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
vasyl wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

don vasyl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

vasyl leaves The Dude with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
vasyl is looking to chop away at The Dude's legs.
vasyl throws a right and a left that The Dude avoids nicely.
vasyl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Dude loads up on a big right hand but vasyl slips the punch.
vasyl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
vasyl throws a head kick that The Dude semi-blocks.
The Dude shoots in for a takedown but vasyl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
vasyl throws the kick towards the body but The Dude avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Dude.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vasyl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No joy there for vasyl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Dude shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
vasyl tries to roll over but The Dude keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Dude frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
vasyl is working to get back to half guard.
vasyl is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, The Dude has taken his back.
vasyl tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The Dude fails to take his opponent's back.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vasyl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Dude working the strikes but vasyl uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
vasyl is refusing to be controlled, as The Dude sits in half guard.
vasyl is looking for a sweep. The Dude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Dude has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
vasyl is desperately trying to improve his position but The Dude has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dude wants to control the pace but vasyl is squirming around nicely.
vasyl is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by The Dude.
The Dude tries to control but vasyl wriggling away.
vasyl is working to get back to half guard.
vasyl flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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.
vasyl is looking to improve his position but The Dude isn't that keen on the idea.
The Dude takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

vasyl has left one of his arms exposed and The Dude doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. vasyl screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffrey The Dude!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pain Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters comes to the cage accompanied by BringThe Pain. Nedram is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stupidify. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Peters
vs
Nedram

167 cm
22
141 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
134 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Swagger Labs Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Pain Peters!
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, Demetrius Nedram!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nedram connects with a jab.
Nedram throws a series of punches but Peters moves out of range.
Nedram looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nedram misses.
Nedram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peters shoots and misses

and Nedram counters by moving into the clinch.
Nedram creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nedram tries a body shot but Peters blocks it.
Peters tries for a takedown but Nedram manages to get underhooks.
Nedram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nedram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peters misses with a head kick.
Peters fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nedram staying out of range there.
Peters shoots and misses

and Nedram counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nedram has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peters is proving hard to escape from.
Nedram controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram tries to stand but Peters is controlling from the bottom.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Nedram from controlling successfully.

Peters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nedram wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.

Peters working for a triangle but Nedram defends it easily.

Peters working for a triangle but Nedram defends it easily.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Nedram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.
Nedram trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.

Peters had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nedram is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Peters Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nedram's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Peters looking for the RNC.

Peters looking to break Nedram's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nedram remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Peters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nedram is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peters looking for the RNC.
Nedram trying to get back to his feet but Peters is in full control for now.
Nedram trying to control the hands but Peters won't let him.
Peters doesn't have the hooks in and Nedram manages to turn into his guard.

Peters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nedram stays in close to Peters's body and controls the position.

Peters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nedram is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peters working for a triangle but Nedram defends it easily.
Nedram has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peters is proving hard to escape from.
Nedram trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.

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

Peters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nedram stays in close to Peters's body and controls the position.
Peters has a closed guard, preventing Nedram from standing up.

Peters has his foot on Nedram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nedram works his way back into a safe position though.
Nedram's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Nedram 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.

Peters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nedram manages to avoid it.
Nedram walks into a straight right hand from Peters.

Nedram takes the fight into the clinch.
Nedram throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nedram misses with a punch on the inside.
Nedram is looking to break free of the clinch but Peters has double underhooks.

Nedram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nedram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nedram counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peters!
Peters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nedram is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peters is working hard here to advance position.
Nedram controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram tries to control but Peters wriggling away.

Despite being in the dominant position, Demetrius Nedram just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peters fails with the takedown

and Nedram counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nedram.
Nedram is breathing heavily.
Nedram trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peters's guard.

Nedram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peters has a closed guard, preventing Nedram from standing up.
Peters looking for a sweep. Not yet Peters, not yet.
Nedram wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.
Nedram stays in close to Peters's body and controls the position.
Nedram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Nedram from controlling successfully.

Nedram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Peters working for a triangle but Nedram defends it easily.

Peters looking for a guillotine here but Nedram defends easily.

Peters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nedram defends well.
Nedram showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedram is looking to stand up but Peters won't let him.
Nedram sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Nedram gets to his feet - Peters follows without any prompting.
Peters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nedram counters with a left and a right that stings Peters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nedram moves into the clinch.

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

Peters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nedram to the mat! Nedram manages to get full guard.
Nedram wants to get back to his feet but Peters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peters pushing down on Nedram's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedram is trying to maintain the position but Peters is very close to passing his half guard.

Peters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nedram is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Peters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Peters is working for a kimura but Nedram is defending it quite comfortably.

Peters wants to work for an arm triangle but Nedram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nedram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Nedram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Peters tries to keep at a distance but Nedram has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nedram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nedram is looking to break free of the clinch but Peters has double underhooks.
Nedram is looking to break free of the clinch but Peters has double underhooks.
Peters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nedram pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Nedram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nedram leaves Peters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Nedram is just out of range.

Nedram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedram working hard to break the clinch.
Peters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nedram gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nedram walks away with a smile on his face. Peters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nedram avoids the head kick by Peters.
Peters throws a body punch but Nedram moves out of range.
Nedram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peters.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nedram closes the distance and clinches.
Nedram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peters blocks it with crossed arms.

Nedram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nedram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Nedram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peters tries for a takedown but Nedram manages to get underhooks.

Nedram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peters keeps the fight on the outside.
Nedram tries for a takedown but Peters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nedram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peters.
Nedram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Nedram moves into the clinch successfully.

Nedram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peters throws a jab when Nedram was well out of range.
Peters fails with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedram works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Nedram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Nedram moves into the clinch successfully.
Nedram gets underhooks to prevent Peters's takedown attempt.

Nedram manages to break the clinch.
Peters fails with the takedown

and Nedram counters with a single leg into guard. Peters didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nedram sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Nedram defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Peters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters avoids the attempt from Nedram to control.
Nedram is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pain Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nedram is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demetrius Nedram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Peters is going olschool here, as he tries to force Nedram to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nedram shrugs it off.
Nedram wants to control but Peters is having none of it.
Nedram is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Peters is staying active.

Nedram defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Peters.

Peters looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedram wants to control but Peters is having none of it.

Peters looking for a guillotine from mount but Nedram is having none of it.
Nedram is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Peters looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nedram is trying desperately to improve position.
Nedram tries to buck Peters off but he can't manage it.
Nedram is desperately trying to improve his position but Peters has a good base and remains in mount.

Peters looking for a guillotine from mount but Nedram is having none of it.

Peters is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nedram has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Nedram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nedram 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Nedram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard has chosen Contractor as his entrance music. Jason Tan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tan
vs
Hard

182 cm
24
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Jason Tan!
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, Vincent Hard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Vincent Hard has been cut.
Jason Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
Tan lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch lands to the side of Hard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tan.
Good standup being displayed there by Tan as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard dives in and grabs Tan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tan pushes down on Hard's head and hops out.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Tan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up with Tan, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes Tan against the cage but Tan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.

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.
Tan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tan misses with a few strikes there.
Hard tries for a takedown but Tan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Tan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hard.
Tan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hard.
Tan throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard staying out of range there.
A jab from Tan misses.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tan misses with a straight left.
Tan looks to throw the jab but Hard is out of range.

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.
Tan throws a looping overhand right but Hard ducks down to avoid it.
Hard shoots in and drives through. Tan sprawls well.
Tan misses with an uppercut.
Jason Tan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tan is fending him off so far but Hard persists. Nope, Tan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tan sprawls well. Tan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Hard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tan thows a body shot but no joy.

Hard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tan escapes and throws Hard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.

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.
Hard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Tan wants to control but Hard is keeping him busy.
Hard gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hard is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tan pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tan works over Hard's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hard is looking to close the distance but Tan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hard crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hard is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jason Tan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buster Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yabwe Polfavol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is NWA Chin Check. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Banks
vs
Polfavol

175 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Convicted
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yabwe Polfavol!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks blocks a head kick by Polfavol.
Horrible takedown by Polfavol or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks which made him look bad.
Polfavol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polfavol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polfavol off to one side.
Banks cracks Polfavol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Polfavol backs away looking to recover.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polfavol.
Buster Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.
Polfavol shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Polfavol. Polfavol gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polfavol.
Banks with a jab.
Banks works Polfavol's body with a nice hook.
Polfavol looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks jabs at Polfavol's body.
A punch combination from Banks misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Banks scores with a four punch combination!
Banks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banks looks to land a combination but Polfavol avoids it well.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polfavol backs up against the cage.
Banks scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Polfavol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Polfavol shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks digs a good hook to Polfavol's body.
Polfavol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Polfavol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Polfavol tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Banks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polfavol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks lands the left hand.
Polfavol shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks looks to land a combination but Polfavol avoids it well.
Polfavol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polfavol tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.

Polfavol scores a takedown into full mount!
Banks is trying to escape the mount.
Banks wants to hold on but Polfavol pushes him away.

Polfavol goes for an armbar but Banks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banks.
Banks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Polfavol's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

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

Banks is in a bad position with Polfavol working for a choke. Banks manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks passes Polfavol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polfavol tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Polfavol wants to control the action here but instead Banks manages to pass to full mount!
Polfavol tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks controlling from mount.
Polfavol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Banks cracks Polfavol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Polfavol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polfavol.
Polfavol misses with a shot to the body
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Polfavol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polfavol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buster Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.
Banks scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banks. That's going to slow Polfavol down.
Banks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polfavol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banks is looking to wear down Polfavol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks cracks a nice hook into Polfavol's ribs.
Banks cracks Polfavol with an open hand slap.
Banks scores with a jab. Polfavol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks stalks Polfavol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Polfavol's face. Polfavol staggers backwards, shaken.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks works Polfavol's body with a nice hook.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polfavol on the side of the head.
Polfavol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banks can pounce on him.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
Polfavol with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polfavol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polfavol circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Polfavol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banks can pounce on him.
Banks stalks Polfavol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Polfavol's face. Polfavol staggers backwards, shaken.

Polfavol gets a takedown into half guard.

Polfavol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banks is just riding it out for now. Polfavol eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Polfavol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banks wants to control but Polfavol is keeping busy.

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

Banks is defending against the submission attempts here by Polfavol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polfavol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polfavol's back!
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polfavol can do to turn this around?
Polfavol breaks Banks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polfavol stops Banks from standing up.
Polfavol trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks controls Polfavol momentarily but Polfavol frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Polfavol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Polfavol trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks pulls Polfavol in close to prevent any damage.
Polfavol wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polfavol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polfavol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buster Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks moves out of range as Polfavol throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Banks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polfavol doesn't seem bothered though.

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

Polfavol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polfavol.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Polfavol has control of the leg.
Banks is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Polfavol wants to work for an arm triangle but Banks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Polfavol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polfavol.
Polfavol wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it.

Polfavol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banks defends it well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Banks lands a slapping body shot.

That's two 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.
Polfavol misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks cracks a nice hook into Polfavol's ribs.
A jab lands there for Banks.
Polfavol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Polfavol throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polfavol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yabwe Polfavol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks stuns Polfavol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buster Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polfavol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polfavol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Polfavol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polfavol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buster Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polfavol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to de liver by Banks. Beautiful body shot.
Banks's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Banks duly obliges.
Banks lands a with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Banks scores with a four punch combination!

Polfavol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banks pushes Polfavol off looking to stand but Polfavol dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polfavol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Polfavol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Polfavol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yabwe Polfavol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Banks manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Banks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SB Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SB Killa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Killa
vs
Andersen

182 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
192 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Convicted
Crippler's Corner

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, SB Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen walks into a stiff left hand from Killa.
Andersen is looking to chop away at Killa's legs.
Andersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killa. Killa obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killa as he avoids it easily.
Killa lands with a nice body punch.
Killa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Killa.
Killa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Andersen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Killa blocks a low kick nicely.
Look low, kick high! Killa uses the oldest trick in the book to send Andersen tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Killa is absolutely delighted - when Andersen wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). SB Killa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emile Sauvage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Navorro Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauvage's entrance music is Chaos Is Me by Orchid. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sauvage
vs
Bowman

160 cm
24
141 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Emile Sauvage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Navorro Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvage misses with a straight left.
Bowman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bowman throws a leg kick but Sauvage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sauvage throws a series of punches but Bowman moves out of range.
Sauvage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bowman in his tracks.

Bowman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowman lands in his opponent's guard.
Bowman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sauvage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Sauvage.
Bowman looking to pass the guard.
Bowman is looking to work some ground and pound but Sauvage has wrist control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bowman tries to hold on but Sauvage pushes him away.
Bowman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sauvage fails to advance to Bowman's back.
Bowman is trying to escape the mount.
Sauvage throws some wild stikes that Bowman manages to avoid easily.
Bowman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bowman tries to hold on but Sauvage pushes him away.
Bowman is working to get back to half guard.

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.
Sauvage fails to take his opponent's back.
Bowman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sauvage content just to control the position here.
Sauvage unloading with bombs!

Sauvage goes for an armbar but Bowman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bowman.
Bowman postures up.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Sauvage is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bowman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowman is working Sauvage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bowman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Sauvage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sauvage wants to sweep but no luck.
Sauvage keeping full guard, as Bowman tries to pass.
Sauvage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sauvage lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Sauvage keeps moving.

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.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Sauvage.
Bowman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bowman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sauvage is keeping the position for now.

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

Bowman scores with a takedown into Sauvage's guard.
Sauvage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bowman throwing strikes from guard but Sauvage blocks nicely.

Sauvage throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bowman uses it to pass to side control.
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 Emile Sauvage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bowman shoots for a double leg takedown but Sauvage sprawls well. He's pushed Bowman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bowman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sauvage is trying to defend but Bowman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bowman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bowman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bowman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sauvage gets full guard.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Sauvage is keeping the position.
Bowman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sauvage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Sauvage is keeping the position.
Sauvage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowman passes Sauvage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sauvage tries to roll over but Bowman keeps him under control.
Sauvage is trying to maintain the position but Bowman is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Bowman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sauvage looking for a sweep. Not yet Sauvage, not yet.
Sauvage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sauvage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowman landing with the ground and pound.
Bowman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bowman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sauvage wants to sweep but no luck.

Sauvage is looking for a triangle here but Bowman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bowman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman trying to control the position but Sauvage is working away.
Sauvage wants to get back to his feet.
Bowman is putting a hurting on Sauvage here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sauvage is looking for a sweep.
Bowman prevents Sauvage from escaping the position.
Sauvage struggling a bit here.
Bowman grinds an elbow into Sauvage's temple.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowman throws the kick towards the body but Sauvage avoids it.
Bowman slips under a jab from Sauvage.
Sauvage misses with a takedown attempt

and Bowman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sauvage's guard.
Sauvage has hold of Bowman's hands but Bowman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowman tries to pass to full mount but Sauvage defends it.
Bowman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sauvage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Sauvage is keeping the position.
Sauvage keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sauvage blocks the body kick.
Sauvage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bowman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bowman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sauvage is looking to improve his position but Bowman isn't that keen on the idea.
Bowman wants to control the pace but Sauvage is squirming around nicely.
Bowman is landing with some decent strikes but Sauvage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sauvage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bowman dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sauvage tries to reverse the position but Bowman maintains control.
Sauvage regains half guard.
Bowman wants to control but Sauvage is keeping him busy.
Sauvage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bowman throwing shots but Sauvage is blocking nicely.
Bowman wants to take a breather but Sauvage is having none of it.
Sauvage wants to get back to full guard.
Bowman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bowman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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.
Bowman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sauvage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sauvage is trying to control the position but Bowman postures up.
Bowman looking to sit in guard and control but Sauvage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bowman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowman, not yet.
Sauvage looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sauvage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bowman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bowman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bowman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauvage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bowman trying to control the action but Sauvage is working from the bottom.
Bowman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sauvage will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but Sauvage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sauvage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Sauvage is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Bowman working Sauvage over with strikes.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Navorro Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bowman 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Navorro Bowman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wennstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie has chosen Norma Jean- Memphis Will be Laid to Waste as his entrance music. Paul McKenzie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Wennstrom's chin.

Wennstrom
vs
McKenzie

183 cm
24
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Canadian Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Hugo Wennstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wennstrom. Wennstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Hugo Wennstrom has been cut.
Wennstrom scores with a shot to the body.
McKenzie scores with the left hand. Wennstrom knows he should have avoided that one.
Wennstrom throws a series of punches but McKenzie moves out of range.
Wennstrom throws the left hand but McKenzie avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Wennstrom misses.

McKenzie pushes Wennstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

McKenzie manages to break the clinch.
Wennstrom loads up on a big right hand but McKenzie slips the punch.
Wennstrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wennstrom.
Wennstrom misses with a looping left.
McKenzie works over Wennstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
McKenzie throws a right hand that Wennstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Wennstrom also avoids with ease.
Wennstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKenzie avoids the head kick by Wennstrom.
Wennstrom scores with a one two! McKenzie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wennstrom sprawling to the canvas. McKenzie follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wennstrom hang on?

Wennstrom is rocked!
McKenzie moves nicely into side control.
Oh Wennstrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenzie controls the position.
Wennstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McKenzie swings around for an armbar but Wennstrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McKenzie's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McKenzie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wennstrom is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McKenzie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wennstrom's back instead.
McKenzie is looking to control Wennstrom but Wennstrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wennstrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McKenzie controlling his opponent.
McKenzie trying to control but Wennstrom is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Paul McKenzie just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Wennstrom.
Wennstrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKenzie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hugo Wennstrom's cut is getting worse.
Wennstrom misses with a double jab
and McKenzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wennstrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKenzie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenzie connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wennstrom slips a jab and a cross from McKenzie.
McKenzie punishes Wennstrom's body with a nice straight punch.

McKenzie closes the distance and clinches.

McKenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McKenzie tries to bum rush Wennstrom with a series of wild strikes but Wennstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenzie dodges the punch combination from Wennstrom.
Wennstrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

McKenzie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKenzie is pressing down on Wennstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wennstrom is holding on for now.

McKenzie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McKenzie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie wants to free his trapped foot but Wennstrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wennstrom is looking to improve his position.

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

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.
Still in half guard, McKenzie seems content to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wennstrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKenzie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wennstrom moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenzie is defended easily by Wennstrom.
A slow jab from Wennstrom misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wennstrom!

It looks like Paul McKenzie has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wennstrom.

McKenzie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wennstrom, pushing him back against the cage.

McKenzie manages to break the clinch.
Hugo Wennstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Wennstrom throws a head kick but McKenzie moves out of range.
Hugo Wennstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wennstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
McKenzie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McKenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wennstrom scores with a sloppy right hand. McKenzie should have avoided that one.
Wennstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from McKenzie does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McKenzie!
Wennstrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKenzie connects with a crisp jab.
McKenzie with a hook.
A nice combination there by Wennstrom.
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!
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wennstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wennstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Wennstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKenzie momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by McKenzie there.
McKenzie works Wennstrom's body with a nice hook.
Wennstrom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McKenzie lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Wennstrom misses.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
Wennstrom lands with a nice combination. McKenzie backs away looking to recover.
McKenzie throws a good cross that connects.
McKenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wennstrom connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Wennstrom.
McKenzie tries to clinch up.

McKenzie drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKenzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Wennstrom dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wennstrom just misses with a punch to the body.

McKenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
Wennstrom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKenzie.
McKenzie controlling the action here for a moment.
Wennstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKenzies head.
Wennstrom lands with a right to the head.
Wennstrom throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wennstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by McKenzie.

McKenzie breaks from the clinch.
McKenzie moves away from the strike by Wennstrom.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
Wennstrom throws a combination that misses
and McKenzie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wennstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wennstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
Wennstrom scores with a jab to the head.
McKenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wennstrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wennstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenzie slips a jab and a cross from Wennstrom.
Hugo Wennstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
McKenzie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McKenzie duly obliges.
Wennstrom throws a nice looking combination but McKenzie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Wennstrom.
McKenzie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wennstrom on the side of the head.
A combination from Wennstrom does no damage.
A jab lands there for McKenzie.
McKenzie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McKenzie works the jab nicely.
McKenzie tests Wennstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from McKenzie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a wild combination.
Wennstrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKenzie counters with a left and a right that stings Wennstrom.
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!

McKenzie has Wennstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Wennstrom is trying to break free.

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

Wennstrom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McKenzie has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McKenzie looking for the choke from the back.
Wennstrom staying busy and making it hard for McKenzie to control.
McKenzie is riding his opponent, not letting Wennstrom buck him off.

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.

McKenzie looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wennstrom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will McKenzie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenzie 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McKenzie!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between redheaded Step Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Step Child might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ginger Sex. Maldi has chosen Loituma TECHNO! as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Step Child
vs
Maldi

185 cm
20
136 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, redheaded Step Child!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malvin Maldi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maldi gets the takedown into side control.
Step Child sneaks back into half guard.
Step Child is trying to get back to full guard.
Step Child gets full guard.
Maldi wants to pass the guard but Step Child is keeping the position.

Step Child throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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

Step Child is working an open guard so Maldi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Step Child.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi scores with a hook to the body. Step Child takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Step Child slips a jab and a cross from Maldi.
Maldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Step Child. Step Child circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Step Child walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maldi thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Step Child fails with the takedown
and Maldi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Step Child with a poor takedown

and Maldi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Step Child's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Step Child looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Step Child is breathing heavily.

Step Child looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maldi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maldi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maldi connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maldi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maldi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Step Child is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Step Child is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Step Child throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maldi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maldi prevents Step Child from improving his position.
Well, if Maldi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Step Child really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Step Child looking for submissions off his back.
Maldi controlling the action here.

Maldi is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Step Child is not content to let Maldi control the position.

Maldi seems to be looking for submissions.
Step Child is pressing down on Maldi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Step Child is keeping the position for now.

Maldi 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Maldi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Step Child misses with a takedown

and Maldi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Step Child's guard now.

Maldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maldi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Maldi drops back looking for a leg! Step Child is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Step Child manages to kick Maldi off! Maldi jumps back into Step Child's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Step Child working for a triangle but Maldi defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Step Child is proving hard to escape from.
Step Child keeping full guard, as Maldi tries to pass.

Step Child is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maldi trying to control but Step Child is working from the bottom.

Step Child looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maldi passes into half guard.

Maldi decides to return to a standing position.

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.
Step Child with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldi stalks Step Child and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Step Child's face. Step Child staggers backwards, shaken.
Maldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Step Child.
Maldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Step Child is rocked!
A big right from Maldi misses.
Malvin Maldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maldi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Oh Step Child is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Maldi is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Step Child is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malvin Maldi!
Malvin Maldi is the new bantamweight champion!