GAMMA: Contenders 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

X
vs
Hard

190 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Hard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from X misses.
X shoots in and drives through. Hard sprawls well.
X looks to land a combination but Hard avoids it well.
X throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
X throws a head kick that misses.
X shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
X avoids a punch combination nicely.

X rushes Hard and presses him up against the ropes.

X breaks from the clinch.
Hard leaves X with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm X. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from X.
X shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hard as he jumps to the side.
Hard lands with a big left! X is wobbled badly! Hard comes in with a flurry of punches and drops X to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Hard!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Chompers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chompers has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dover
vs
Chompers

185 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Chompers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Dick Chompers has been cut.
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dover moves into range and clinches up with Chompers.
Dover has Chompers pressed against the ropes, preventing Chompers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chompers's defenses.
Chompers wants to get back to striking at distance but Dover won't allow it.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chompers is trying to break the clinch but Dover has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Chompers's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dover manages to break the clinch.
Dover lands a nice hook to Chompers's body. Chompers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Chompers tries to clinch but Dover moves away

and Dover counters by moving into the clinch.
Dover lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chompers backwards.

Chompers is rocked!
Dover connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Chompers badly! Chompers tumbles to the floor and Dover stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kempe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Dethklok - The Gears blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Johnson
vs
Kempe

188 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Kempe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kempe tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kempe to the ground. Kempe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kempe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Kempe persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Kempe slips the punch.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Kempe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kempe shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kempe is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Kempe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson postures up in Kempe's guard and throws a big left but Kempe blocks it.
Kempe wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kempe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kempe.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Todd Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kempe cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Kempe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kempe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Johnson misses

and Kempe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kempe wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.

Kempe is trying to land a reversal but Johnson doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Johnson is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Kempe! Kempe trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Todd Johnson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Robbins
vs
Silva

189 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.

Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robbins did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robbins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robbins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robbins is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Robbins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robbins is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbins misses with a looping right.

Robbins tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.

Silva gets control of Robbins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Robbins from standing up.
Robbins postures up.
Robbins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Robbins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Silva scoring with strikes but Robbins is staying in there.
Silva scoring with strikes but Robbins is staying in there.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Robbins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robbins squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silva unloading with bombs!
Robbins is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robbins wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva looking to finish Robbins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Robbins!
Robbins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Robbins is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Robbins wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloading with bombs!
Silva controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robbins is bucking up trying to escape but Silva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva landing shots from mount.
Robbins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva controlling from mount.
Silva trying to control but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins really wants to buck Silva off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Silva 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.

Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva cracks Robbins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Robbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva prevents Robbins from escaping the position.
Robbins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silva prevents Robbins from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Robbins is trying to buck Silva off.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Robbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva controls the position.
Robbins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Robbins is trying to buck Silva off.
Silva trying to control the position but Robbins is working away.
Robbins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robbins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robbins sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva prevents Robbins from standing back up.
Robbins has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robbins pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Robbins is keeping him busy.
Silva stalling.
Robbins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Robbins is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robbins wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Silva lands with some strikes.
Silva trying to control but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robbins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robbins taking shots to the head.
Robbins wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Robbins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robbins is looking to escape.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
Robbins is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Robbins is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tyson Silva just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Robbins gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robbins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.
Robbins wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Robbins wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robbins cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Kane Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Robbins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robbins is looking to clinch.

Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robbins pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva wants to control but Robbins is keeping him busy.
Kane Robbins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Robbins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Tyson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva prevents Robbins from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen Duran Duran as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Deal
vs
Filipovic

198 cm
23
245 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

HATE Technologies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.

Deal clinches.
Deal looking for a takedown.
Filipovic is pressed up against the ropes. Deal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filipovic down to the mat. Filipovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Deal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Deal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deal prevents Filipovic from escaping the position.
Deal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Filipovic some visible discomfort.
Deal scores with punches from side control.
Deal cracks Filipovic with a big elbow.
Filipovic pushes Deal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Filipovic taking a bit of punishment here - Deal scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep.
Deal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That has opened up Mirko Filipovic's cut even more.
Filipovic is not content to let Deal control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal working away.
Filipovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deal lands a nice forearm strike.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep.
Deal lands a strong strike to the head of Filipovic. That's dazed him! Deal looking to finish here. Filipovic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Deal lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Deal!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain has chosen Step Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Harper
vs
Pain

176 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Harper!
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, Max Pain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pain gets a takedown into half guard.
Harper moves into full guard.
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.

It looks like John Harper has been cut.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harper's head.
Harper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain postures up in Harper's guard and throws a big left but Harper blocks it.
Harper is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harper has his hands on Pain's head, controlling the position.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pain manages to get himself to full guard.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper stops Pain from standing up.
Harper postures up in Pain's guard and throws a big left but Pain blocks it.
Harper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain wants to stand but Harper is controlling the position.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harper there as he acknowledges the shot.

Harper rushes Pain and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Harper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harper scores with a jab to the head.
Harper moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain lands a jab.

John Harper's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Harper misses.
John Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Pain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harper.
The fighters circling - Pain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with a looping right.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Harper.
Pain misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pain.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Pain lands with a cross.
Pain thuds his right hand into Harper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pain cracks Harper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Harper is rocked!

John Harper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Oh Harper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harper seems to have got his legs back now.
Pain closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harper! Pain dives in looking to finish! Harper is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Pain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between gerard mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen Electric Worry as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

mousasi
vs
Sullivan

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mousasi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. mousasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from mousasi. mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
mousasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sullivan's waist but Sullivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing mousasi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gerard mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
mousasi defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan cracks mousasi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from mousasi is defended easily by Sullivan.
Jab, jab by Sullivan - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from mousasi.
mousasi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan connects with a right hand. mousasi shakes it off.
mousasi fails with the takedown.
Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps mousasi's head backwards.
Sullivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by mousasi.
mousasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but mousasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by mousasi.
Sullivan throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sullivan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but mousasi manages to avoid it.
Sullivan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!mousasi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of mousasi's head but mousasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sullivan cracks mousasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sullivan scores with a one two! mousasi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
mousasi shoots in for a double leg but Sullivan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sullivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense.
Sullivan lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mousasi takes one on the button.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan throws out a powerful jab.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. mousasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
mousasi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
mousasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sullivan connects with a right hand. mousasi shakes it off.

mousasi is rocked!
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from mousasi. mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sullivan as mousasi shoots in.
mousasi is breathing heavily.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
mousasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
mousasi shoots in for a double leg but Sullivan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but mousasi avoids it well.
Sullivan 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan connects with the punch.
Ryan Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mousasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sullivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sullivan cracks a nice hook into mousasi's ribs.
Sullivan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Sullivan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a jab. mousasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh mousasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
mousasi walks straight into a right hand from Sullivan - that's dropped him! Sullivan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save mousasi from any more punishment! mousasi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Sullivan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedrp do Amaral Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Mencheres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

do Amaral Souza
vs
Mencheres

179 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedrp do Amaral Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silva Mencheres!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

do Amaral Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
do Amaral Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mencheres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

do Amaral Souza goes for an armbar but Mencheres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mencheres.
Mencheres tries to free his leg and advance position but do Amaral Souza is retaining full guard.
Mencheres wants to control from the top but do Amaral Souza keeps moving.

do Amaral Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

do Amaral Souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mencheres is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. do Amaral Souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mencheres's back instead.
do Amaral Souza gets his hands free as Mencheres looks to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

do Amaral Souza is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mencheres reverses the position brilliantly into do Amaral Souza's guard!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
do Amaral Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mencheres passes do Amaral Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
do Amaral Souza tries to roll over but Mencheres keeps him under control.
Mencheres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but do Amaral Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
do Amaral Souza is trying to get back to full 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.
Mencheres throwing shots but do Amaral Souza is blocking nicely.

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

do Amaral Souza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mencheres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
do Amaral Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mencheres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mencheres working a defensive guard here.

do Amaral Souza 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.
do Amaral Souza is breathing heavily.
Mencheres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst do Amaral Souza is controlling him.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

do Amaral Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mencheres dives on top into guard.
Mencheres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mencheres trying to control but do Amaral Souza is working from the bottom.
Mencheres preventing the sweep.

Mencheres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mencheres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mencheres wants to stand but do Amaral Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

do Amaral Souza has an active guard here but Mencheres has managed to pass into half guard.
Mencheres thows a huge punch but do Amaral Souza dodges it nicely.
do Amaral Souza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mencheres.
do Amaral Souza wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
do Amaral Souza is staying active underneath Mencheres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

do Amaral Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mencheres pulls his head out easily.
Mencheres missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedrp do Amaral Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mencheres closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming do Amaral Souza to the mat! do Amaral Souza manages to get full guard.

do Amaral Souza looking for a guillotine here but Mencheres defends easily.
Mencheres trying to stand up but can't free himself from do Amaral Souza's guard.
Mencheres wants to control from the top but do Amaral Souza keeps moving.
do Amaral Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mencheres is one step ahead there.

do Amaral Souza is looking for a triangle but Mencheres pushes his legs off easily.
Mencheres trying to control the position from guard on top but do Amaral Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mencheres got a little sloppy there for a moment and do Amaral Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mencheres has managed to get both his arms back between do Amaral Souza's legs - danger averted.
Mencheres passes into half guard.
Mencheres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

do Amaral Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
do Amaral Souza is looking to improve his position.
Mencheres tries to stand but can't do so whilst do Amaral Souza controls 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.

do Amaral Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mencheres pulls his head out easily.
Mencheres is looking to take a break and control but do Amaral Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mencheres prevents do Amaral Souza from improving his position.

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

Mencheres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. do Amaral Souza sprawls well initially but Mencheres persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
do Amaral Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mencheres tries to pass to full mount but do Amaral Souza defends it.

Mencheres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and do Amaral Souza defends it well.
do Amaral Souza gets back to full guard.

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

do Amaral Souza looking for a guillotine here but Mencheres defends easily.
do Amaral Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

do Amaral Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mencheres is aware though and is defending well.
Mencheres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. do Amaral Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

do Amaral Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mencheres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
do Amaral Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mencheres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mencheres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mencheres with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mencheres tries to clinch but do Amaral Souza moves out of range.

do Amaral Souza scores with a takedown into Mencheres's guard.

do Amaral Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mencheres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now do Amaral Souza has Mencheres in his guard.
Mencheres trying to stand up but can't free himself from do Amaral Souza's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Silva Mencheres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

do Amaral Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pedrp do Amaral Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
do Amaral Souza slips nicely into half guard.

Mencheres is defending against the submission attempts here by do Amaral Souza.
Mencheres is in trouble now - do Amaral Souza has advanced to mount!

do Amaral Souza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mencheres has worked his arm free - good work by Mencheres!
do Amaral Souza working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mencheres gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mencheres is defending against the submission attempts here by do Amaral Souza.
do Amaral Souza is looking to pass Mencheres's guard but actually Mencheres recovers to full guard.

do Amaral Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mencheres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of do Amaral Souza, into his guard.
do Amaral Souza keeping full guard, as Mencheres tries to pass.
Mencheres wants to control from the top but do Amaral Souza keeps moving.

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

do Amaral Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mencheres is aware though and is defending well.

do Amaral Souza working for a triangle but Mencheres defends it easily.
Mencheres trying to control but do Amaral Souza is working from the bottom.
do Amaral Souza has a closed guard, preventing Mencheres from standing up.
Mencheres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. do Amaral Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

do Amaral Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mencheres!
do Amaral Souza works his way to his opponent's back.

do Amaral Souza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
do Amaral Souza is not going to allow Mencheres to sit and survive in this position.

Mencheres is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Mencheres showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

do Amaral Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mencheres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

do Amaral Souza looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mencheres is controlling do Amaral Souza 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

do Amaral Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mencheres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedrp do Amaral Souza!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter The Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
The Battery

178 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Silva!
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, Walter The Battery!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.

The Battery fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but The Battery persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to stand back up but The Battery is controlling him

Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!

The Battery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
The Battery unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Silva tries to lock up and control but The Battery gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Battery raining down shots from the mount!
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The Battery controlling from mount.
The Battery thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva wants to control but The Battery is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva pushes The Battery off looking to stand but The Battery dives back in and keeps control.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Battery.
The Battery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva trying to control here.
The Battery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is looking to control The Battery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
The Battery working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Battery stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
The Battery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
The Battery lands strikes from half guard.
The Battery slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
The Battery is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Battery takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva won't allow The Battery to pass to mount.
Silva wants to control but The Battery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Battery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Battery lands strikes from half guard.
The Battery thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
The Battery wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Battery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Battery trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to stand.
Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but The Battery manages to mount him!
Silva is breathing heavily.
The Battery scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
The Battery with good strikes from the mount here!
The Battery looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
The Battery lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Battery raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Battery landing shots from mount.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is trying to stand.

Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Battery.
The Battery landing strikes from the mount.
Silva is looking to improve his position but The Battery isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Battery postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva gets caught flat footed, as The Battery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Battery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva keeping moving, preventing The Battery from controlling successfully.

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

Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Battery off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The Battery lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for The Battery with that takedown attempt.
The Battery looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Antonio Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Battery.
Antonio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter The Battery.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Battery feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The Battery decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva fails with the takedown

and The Battery counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
The Battery wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
The Battery is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Battery lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Battery landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Battery scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.

The Battery looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is in a horrible position here. The Battery smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva tries to hold on but The Battery pushes him away.
The Battery putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Battery won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Battery with the ground and pound from mount.
The Battery lands a big elbow.
The Battery breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by The Battery.
The Battery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is in a horrible position here. The Battery smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The Battery working the ground and pound effectively.
The Battery sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Battery working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Battery lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Battery content just to control the position here.
The Battery fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Battery with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva wants to hold on but The Battery pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter The Battery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Silva fails with the takedown

and The Battery counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva is looking to stand up but The Battery isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Battery throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva has momentary wrist control but The Battery slips an elbow through the middle.
The Battery stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
The Battery wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The Battery is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Battery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Battery swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from The Battery misses.
Silva fails with the takedown

and The Battery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Battery.

The Battery 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 Battery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva trying to control the position.
The Battery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva is looking to stand up but The Battery isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Battery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Battery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

The Battery is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Silva off. It looks like it's working - Silva slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! The Battery displaying calm under pressure there.

The Battery scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Battery working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Battery landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Battery cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on The Battery's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Battery is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Battery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Battery is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
The Battery scores with punches from side control.
Silva is trying to control The Battery's posture but The Battery avoids 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.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Battery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva struggling a bit here.
The Battery in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Antonio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter The Battery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but The Battery drags him back down.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Battery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Battery throws a one two combo.

The Battery looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Battery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter The Battery!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukaz Vai Touro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida has chosen Inner Circle - Bad Boys as his entrance music. Matheus Almeida will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vai Touro
vs
Almeida

191 cm
22
233 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Gold Standard Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukaz Vai Touro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Almeida. No joy for Vai Touro on that attempt.
Vai Touro has a takedown stuffed.
Vai Touro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukaz Vai Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vai Touro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vai Touro somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vai Touro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai Touro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matheus Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vai Touro.
Almeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Vai Touro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Almeida wants to land a leg kick but Vai Touro is out of range.
Lukaz Vai Touro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida scores with a jab. Vai Touro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vai Touro shoots in but no luck this time.

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.
Almeida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Almeida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vai Touro. Vai Touro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vai Touro fails with the takedown.
Vai Touro shoots for a takedown but Almeida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vai Touro shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Vai Touro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Almeida as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro moves out of range as Almeida strikes.
Nice cross by Almeida.
Vai Touro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Vai Touro persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Vai Touro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Almeida as Vai Touro shoots in.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida lands with a right hand.
Vai Touro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Almeida. No joy for Vai Touro on that attempt.
Vai Touro shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vai Touro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almeida.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Vai Touro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Vai Touro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is not content to let Vai Touro control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Almeida is defending against the submission attempts here by Vai Touro.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

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.
Almeida is trying to stand.
Vai Touro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Vai Touro seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro wants to pass to mount but Almeida is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Almeida throws a good cross that connects.
Vai Touro tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vai Touro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vai Touro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukaz Vai Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida throws a hook to the side of Vai Touro's head but Vai Touro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vai Touro blocks a jab.
Almeida stuffs the takedown attempt from Vai Touro. Vai Touro gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Almeida - just one landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vai Touro shoots in but Almeida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Almeida as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lukaz Vai Touro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Almeida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Almeida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Almeida wants it to stay on the feet.
Vai Touro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukaz Vai Touro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vai Touro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai Touro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vai Touro off to one side.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Almeida as he jumps to the side.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Almeida stuffs the takedown attempt from Vai Touro. Vai Touro gets slowly back to his feet.
Vai Touro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.

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.
Vai Touro moves out of range of the body kick from Almeida.
Vai Touro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Vai Touro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vai Touro has a takedown stuffed.
Almeida leaves Vai Touro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Almeida leaves Vai Touro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vai Touro takes one to the side of the head.
Vai Touro shoots in and drives through. Almeida sprawls well.
Almeida throws the left hand but Vai Touro avoids the punch easily.
Almeida lands a jab.
Vai Touro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vai Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Almeida cracks Vai Touro with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vai Touro.
Vai Touro needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Almeida 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Almeida!