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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Raty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Fight Song. Big Mac will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Raty
vs
Mac

190 cm
23
220 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

225 cm
25
270 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seppo Raty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raty misses with a takedown attempt - Mac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mac.
Raty shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac sprawls well. He's pushed Raty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seppo Raty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac throws a body punch but Raty moves out of range.

Raty clinches with his opponent.

Raty gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mac regains guard.
Mac looking to control but Raty passes into half guard.
Mac is trying to control but can't.
Mac striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mac tries to get to full guard but Raty has control of the leg.
Mac is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac manages to get to full guard.
Mac throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac is trying to keep Raty in close.
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Mac darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raty is breathing heavily.
Mac lands strikes from half guard.
Mac lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raty is trying to get back to full guard.

Mac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mac trying to control from half guard but Raty is working away.

Mac is trying to work for a kimura but Raty is defending well.
Raty is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mac 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.
Raty throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raty with a lazy takedown attempt

so Mac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Raty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac looking to pass the guard.
Mac wants to control from the top but Raty keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raty trying to control the position.
Raty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac thows a big elbow that misses.
Mac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mac wants to control from the top but Raty keeps moving.

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

Raty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mac!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Raty as Mac shoots in.

Mac drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mac is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Raty has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mac is looking to defend but Raty has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mac! Raty pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mac taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seppo Raty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvis Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Vanbelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanbelt has chosen Meet the Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maximus
vs
Vanbelt

196 cm
24
259 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

221 cm
25
262 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvis Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Vanbelt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Vanbelt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maximus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanbelt tries to clinch but Maximus moves out of range.
Vanbelt shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vanbelt is defended easily by Maximus.
Maximus is looking to slow Vanbelt down with leg kicks.
Vanbelt slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vanbelt's calf.
Vanbelt looks gassed!
Vanbelt wants to clinch.
Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Vanbelt's front leg but catches the back leg as Vanbelt tries to avoid it.
Vanbelt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus connects with a right hand. Vanbelt shakes it off.
Maximus is looking to slow Vanbelt down with leg kicks.
Maximus throws a head kick that Vanbelt semi-blocks.

Maximus drives through and clinches with Vanbelt against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus connects with a crisp jab.
Cedric Vanbelt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.

Maximus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vanbelt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vanbelt wants to control but Maximus passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vanbelt is defending against the submission attempts here by Maximus.
Maximus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Vanbelt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vanbelt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maximus throws a strike but Vanbelt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vanbelt is striking but Maximus is not phased and passes to half guard.
Maximus winds up and cracks Vanbelt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vanbelt trying to control here.
Maximus working Vanbelt over with strikes.
Vanbelt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Vanbelt is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanbelt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maximus prevents Vanbelt from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximus tries to clinch but Vanbelt is having none of it.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Vanbelt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanbelt cracks Maximus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanbelt tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Maximus counters by clinching up.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maximus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanbelt is trying to stall.
Maximus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanbelt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maximus stalling.
Vanbelt holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Vanbelt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vanbelt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vanbelt wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Vanbelt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maximus trying to control but Vanbelt is working from the bottom.
Vanbelt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vanbelt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvis Maximus dominated that 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.

Maximus with a jab.
Vanbelt is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Vanbelt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maximus. Maximus obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vanbelt checks a leg kick.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Vanbelt wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Maximus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maximus scores with a kick to the midsection.

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

It looks like Cedric Vanbelt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maximus, as that shot connected.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanbelt blocks a jab.
Crunch! Maximus slams his shin into Vanbelt's torso.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Maximus scores with a takedown into Vanbelt's guard.
Vanbelt has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanbelt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanbelt is keeping the position for now.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanbelt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus postures up.
Maximus lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maximus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vanbelt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melvis Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Maximus.

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.
Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus throws the kick towards the body but Vanbelt avoids it.
Vanbelt lands with a nice body punch.
Vanbelt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Maximus misses.
Vanbelt tries to clinch
and Maximus counters with an inside leg kick.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanbelt closes the distance looking to clinch

and Maximus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Vanbelt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanbelt is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Vanbelt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vanbelt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Vanbelt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Melvis Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus throws the kick towards the body but Vanbelt avoids it.
Vanbelt fails to land the takedown.
Vanbelt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus avoids it really well and circles away.
Melvis Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Vanbelt.
Maximus lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus throws the kick towards the body but Vanbelt avoids it.
Vanbelt moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanbelt.
Vanbelt shoots in but Maximus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Maximus misses.
Maximus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vanbelt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vanbelt shoots in for a takedown but Maximus shows good takedown defense.
Maximus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vanbelt. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanbelt tries to clinch but Maximus is having none of it.
Vanbelt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maximus. That one must have hurt.
Maximus swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvis Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Vanbelt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vanbelt gets a clinch.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus misses with an elbow strike.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanbelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Vanbelt keeps him there for the moment.
Vanbelt prevents Maximus from breaking the clinch.
Maximus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanbelt is defending well for now.
Maximus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vanbelt's brow.
Maximus stalls.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanbelt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Vanbelt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanbelt with a poor takedown
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vanbelt forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
Maximus is trying to stall.

Vanbelt jumps guard and drags Maximus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanbelt looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanbelt, not yet.
Vanbelt is trying to hold Maximus in close to prevent damage but Maximus has managed to pass into half guard.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Vanbelt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vanbelt tries to kick Maximus off but Maximus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maximus is thwarting Vanbelt's attempts to control the position.
Maximus blocks the strikes from Vanbelt.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.

Vanbelt actively working from the bottom here.
Vanbelt is looking to improve his position.
Vanbelt is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Vanbelt tries to kick Maximus off but Maximus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maximus trying to control the action but Vanbelt is working from the bottom.
Melvis Maximus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Vanbelt.
Vanbelt blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanbelt's head.
Melvis Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
Maximus scores with a nice body kick.

Vanbelt has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Vanbelt breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanbelt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanbelt wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Vanbelt throws the left hand but Maximus avoids the punch easily.

Maximus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vanbelt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus's back!
Vanbelt is trying to control but Maximus is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanbelt can do to turn this around?
Maximus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cedric Vanbelt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanbelt tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvis Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximus, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvis Maximus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikon Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Holm
vs
Berry

186 cm
25
260 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
270 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikon Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm slips a jab and a cross from Berry.

Holm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holm misses with the ground and pound.

Holm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Holm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berry, who protects the arm well.
Holm fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Holm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berry, who protects the arm well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm trying to control the position but Berry is working away.

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

Berry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Berry looks to land a combination. Holm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holm wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry tried to score with a low kick but Holm checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Berry instigates a clinch.
Berry has had enough of the clinch but Holm keeps him there for the moment.
Holm tries to stall but Berry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berry is trying to break the clinch but Holm has him pressed against the cage.
Berry can't break the clinch.
Berry tries to circle away but Holm has him pinned against the cage.
Holm tries to circle away but Berry has him pinned against the cage.
Holm misses with a body punch.

Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm fails with the takedown
and Berry counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikon Holm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry motions for Holm to come forward. Berry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berry misses with a double jab.

Holm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.
Berry tries to kick Holm off but Holm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holm trying to control the action but Berry is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants to get back to his feet.
Holm wants to free his trapped foot but Berry is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Holm wants to work for an arm triangle but Berry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berry looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berry.
Holm closes the distance but Berry moves to the side
and Berry counters with a one-two to the body.
Berry throws a leg kick but Holm sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berry counters with an inside leg kick.

Berry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holm is trying to break the clinch but Berry is controlling him.
Holm can't get the takedown.

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

Holm 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.
Berry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Holm stands and steps away. Berry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holm's knee momentarily.

Berry rushes Holm and presses him up against the cage.

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

Berry clinches with his opponent.

Holm drags the fight down to the ground.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holm looking for subs off his back but Berry has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berry not doing much here.

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.
Berry is looking to stall here but Holm recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holm trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Holm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Berry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Holm misses with a takedown attempt
and Berry counters with a left and a right that stings Holm.
Berry misses with a leg kick.

Berry clinches with his opponent.
Holm fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Berry manages to break the clinch.
Berry takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like John Berry has been cut.
Holm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikon Holm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry feints and then cracks Holm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holm down.
Holm tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Berry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berry.
Holm can't get the takedown.

Berry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berry is looking to score with low kicks.

Berry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Berry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm prevents Berry from breaking the clinch.
Berry has had enough of the clinch but Holm keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Berry's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Berry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berry is looking to chop away at Holm's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berry.

Berry clinches with his opponent.
Holm is working for takedown but Berry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holm looking for a takedown.

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

Berry moves into range and clinches up with Holm.
Holm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berry is trying to break the clinch but Holm has him pressed against the cage.
Holm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berry smiles and moves away.
Holm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berry.
A nice combination there by Berry.
John Berry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berry instigates a clinch.
Berry is trying to force a seperation but Holm has the dominant position.

Berry breaks the clinch.

Berry has Holm up against the cage in a clinch.
Berry stops a takedown attempt from Holm.
Holm looking for a takedown.
Berry wants to break free but Holm has control.
Berry wants to get back to striking at distance but Holm won't allow it.

Berry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holm with a poor takedown
and Berry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holm checks it well.
Holm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berry can pounce on him.
Berry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Berry gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holm jumps guard but Berry stands there with Holm around his waist. Holm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm can't get the takedown.

Berry manages to break the clinch.
Berry throws a leg kick which misses Holm's front leg but catches the back leg as Holm tries to avoid it.
Berry connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Holm as he checks the leg kick.
Berry throws a leg kick that misses.
Nikon Holm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berry misses with a low kick.

Berry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holm tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
Berry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Holm controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anxiety. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Paska
vs
Rodriguez

185 cm
25
222 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

195 cm
25
273 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Paska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Paska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paska wants to clinch.
Paska closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Paska pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in but Paska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Paska moves out of range.
Paska shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Paska is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paska tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paska to the ground. Paska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Paska is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Paska moves out of range easily.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.

Paska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Paska is controlling him well.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is staying active underneath Paska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paska lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Paska 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.
Paska is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Paska passes to side control.
Paska in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Paska working the head with strikes.
Rodriguez is not content to let Paska control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Paska wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Paska in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paska lands an elbow.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Paska.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paska in side control, throwing shots but Rodriguez defends.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paska tries to advance to mount but Rodriguez instead regains half 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.
Rodriguez won't allow Paska to pass to mount.
Paska is working hard here to advance position.
Paska is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodriguez is not content to let Paska control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Arska Paska just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Paska has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses Paska's front leg but catches the back leg as Paska tries to avoid it.
Paska walks into a jab.
Paska avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Paska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paska is breathing heavily.

Paska scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arska Paska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rodriguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Paska tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Arska Paska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Paska bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez wants to control but Paska postures up.
Paska working the strikes but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Paska wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paska prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska is just content to waste time from the top position. Rodriguez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paska won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Paska feints and as Rodriguez raises his hands in defense, Paska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paska trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paska advances position into side control!
Paska connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodriguez some visible discomfort.
Paska trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Paska is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paska lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Paska takes a little break here. Rodriguez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rodriguez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paska.
Paska misses with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is not content to let Paska control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the position but Paska is controlling the position.
Paska's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Arska Paska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Paska.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paska here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Paska backing up. Paska nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Arska Paska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown

and Paska moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Paska.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.

Paska has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Paska gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paska passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paska working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Paska landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paska 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.
Paska wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Paska in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Paska seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arska Paska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Paska on that attempt.
Paska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the temple. Paska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez fakes the leg kick and cracks Paska in the body.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Paska's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez works the jab nicely.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Paska blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Paska as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paska scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Paska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.

Paska gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rodriguez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Paska controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paska trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Paska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Paska is controlling him.
Paska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paska has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a big head kick but Paska shrugs it off.
Paska shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Paska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paska gets slowly back to his feet.
Paska closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Paska pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Paska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paska swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paska.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Paska tries to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paska is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Paska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paska's sensitive parts.
Paska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a big head kick but Paska shrugs it off.
Eddie Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Paska misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but Paska moves his leg out of the way.
Paska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez cracks Paska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Paska decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paska is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Paska has control of the leg.
Paska 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paska controlling the action here.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paska 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arska Paska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christ Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sagat
vs
Molotov

223 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov dodges the punch combination from Sagat.
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Molotov scores a takedown into full mount!

Molotov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sagat is surviving well by controlling Molotov's body position as best he can.
Sagat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sagat postures up in Molotov's guard and throws a big left but Molotov blocks it.

Molotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagat tries to free his leg and advance position but Molotov is retaining full guard.
Sagat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sagat trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Sagat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Molotov looks gassed!

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

Molotov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sagat throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagat is looking to stand up but Molotov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sagat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat tries to clinch but Molotov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.

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

Molotov is rocked!

It looks like Christ Molotov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Sagat.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
Molotov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molotov tries to move into range but Sagat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molotov slips a jab from Sagat.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. Molotov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molotov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sagat is looking to clinch but Molotov is avoiding it.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Molotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molotov doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Molotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sagat takes the fight into the clinch.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Christ Molotov's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sagat drops Molotov with a big knee straight up the middle! Molotov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Molotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sagat finish him?
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molotov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christ Molotov'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.

Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sagat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sagat wants to clinch up but Molotov keeps it at a distance.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Molotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Molotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Victor Sagat is winning the standup battle so far.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molotov.
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat throws a front kick aimed at Molotov's knee but Molotov avoids it well.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.
Sagat tries to clinch but Molotov moves out of range.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagat is looking to score with low kicks.
Sagat tries to clinch up.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat wants to clinch.
Molotov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries to clinch but Molotov is having none of it.
Sagat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Molotov is out of range.
Victor Sagat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molotov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sagat swivels and escapes.
Molotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Some wild striking there from Sagat.
Sagat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Molotov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov moves out of range as Sagat throws a body kick.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat tries to clinch but Molotov moves out of range.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Molotov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Molotov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christ Molotov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Molotov moves out of range as Sagat throws a body kick.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Molotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagat is looking to clinch but Molotov is avoiding it.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Molotov moves out of range easily.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Victor Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagat.
Molotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagat tries to clinch but Molotov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sagat moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sagat.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Molotov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagat.
Molotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molotov.
Sagat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Molotov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sagat cracks the inside of Molotov's front leg.
Sagat is looking to clinch but Molotov is avoiding it.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Sagat.

The cut above Christ Molotov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sagat. Molotov shrugs it off though.
Sagat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Molotov has time to react.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molotov can do to turn this around?
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Molotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christ Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Sagat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. Molotov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Sagat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sagat, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sagat!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Drunk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tanner
vs
Miller

190 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

202 cm
25
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
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, Jim Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.

Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Tanner jumps guard but Miller stands there with Tanner around his waist. Tanner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Tanner won't want to take too many of those.

Tanner jumps guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tanner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Tanner in his guard.
Tanner thows a big elbow that misses.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Tanner is proving a slippery customer.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller looking to control.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanner postures up.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

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

Tanner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
Tanner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tanner landing punches.
Tanner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Miller taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Tanner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanner raining down shots from the mount!

Tanner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Tanner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanner trying to control but Miller is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tanner avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Tanner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller tries to hold on but Tanner postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tanner shoots in but no luck this time.
Dick Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to clinch up but Tanner circles away and keeps his distance.

Tanner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tanner working the head with strikes.
Tanner 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.
Miller tries to control but Tanner manages to take his back.
Tanner doesn't have the hooks in and Miller manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Tanner controlling the position.
Tanner working a defensive guard but Miller passes into half guard.
Tanner manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
Miller trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Tanner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tanner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dick Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.

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

Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Tanner passes into half guard.
Tanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner lands strikes from half guard.
Tanner working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Tanner has mounted him!
Miller tries to hold on but Tanner postures up.
Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tanner content just to control the position here.

Tanner is going olschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner controlling from mount.
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Tanner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Tanner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tanner postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Miller bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tanner and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Tanner!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Stamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gandhi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hungry Like The Wolf. Stamp has chosen I got a feeling as his entrance music. Mahatma Gandhi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gandhi
vs
Stamp

225 cm
22
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

MaliceStar Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahatma Gandhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Stamp!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi throws a right hand that Stamp ducks under and follows up with a left that Stamp also avoids with ease.
Gandhi tries to land a leg kick but Stamp saw it coming and moves away.

Stamp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gandhi struggling a bit here.
Stamp cracks Gandhi with a big elbow.
Stamp throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gandhi regains half guard.
Stamp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stamp is nestled in close to Gandhi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gandhi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stamp drops an elbow to the side of Gandhi's head.
Stamp is looking to take a break and control but Gandhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gandhi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stamp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stamp's back!
Gandhi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Stamp is looking for a way out.

It looks like Gerald Stamp has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamp turns into Gandhi and is now in his guard.
Stamp thows a big elbow that misses.
Stamp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stamp won't allow Gandhi to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamp trying to control but Gandhi is working from the bottom.

Gandhi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stamp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stamp preventing the sweep.
Stamp lands a couple of elbows.
Stamp throws and elbow that misses. Gandhi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stamp's guard. Nice move by Gandhi!
Gandhi preventing the sweep.
Stamp trying to control the position here.
Stamp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gandhi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stamp keeping full guard, as Gandhi tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stamp looking for a sweep. Not yet Stamp, not yet.
Stamp is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stamp tries to clinch but Gandhi moves out of range.
A jab from Stamp misses.

Stamp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stamp is chipping away with strikes.
Stamp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gandhi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stamp connects with a decent elbow.
Gandhi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stamp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stamp drops an elbow to the side of Gandhi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gandhi is staying active underneath Stamp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi has hold of Stamp's hands but Stamp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gandhi gets back to full guard.
Gandhi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stamp postures up in Gandhi's guard and throws a big left but Gandhi blocks it.
Gandhi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamp is in close to Gandhi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gandhi is looking for a triangle but Stamp pushes his legs off easily.
Gandhi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gandhi tries to strike from the bottom.

Gandhi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stamp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stamp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gandhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gandhi missing with a left hand there. Stamp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stamp, as that shot connected.

It looks like Mahatma Gandhi has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi takes one to the chin there.
Stamp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Gandhi does no damage.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stamp.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gandhi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stamp trying to control from half guard but Gandhi is working away.
Gandhi gets back to full guard.
Stamp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gandhi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stamp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stamp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Stamp dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Stamp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gerald Stamp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stamp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stamp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stamp trying to control the position but Gandhi is working away.
Gandhi regains half guard.
Stamp throwing shots but Gandhi is blocking nicely.
Stamp working the head and body with strikes.
Gandhi is staying active underneath Stamp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gandhi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gandhi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stamp working over Gandhi with some ground and pound. Gandhi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stamp working over Gandhi with some ground and pound. Gandhi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stamp wants to pass to mount but Gandhi is defending the position.
Stamp is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi is looking to control Stamp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gandhi avoid being mounted?
Gandhi tries to get to full guard but Stamp has control of the leg.
Gandhi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gandhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gandhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamp trying to control but Gandhi is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stamp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Stamp clinches up against the cage.
Stamp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamp lands a body shot.

Stamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gandhi cracks Stamp with a good jab.
Gandhi works over Stamp's head and body with a nice combination.
Stamp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gandhi as he jumps to the side.
Gandhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stamp's head.
Gandhi shoots in but Stamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stamp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stamp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gandhi counters with a left and a right that stings Stamp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gandhi misses with a double jab.

Stamp gets a clinch.
Stamp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gandhi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gandhi tries to break free but Stamp pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamp pushes Gandhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Stamp.
Gandhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stamp won't allow it.
Gandhi is trying to force a seperation but Stamp has the dominant position.
Gandhi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stamp walks away with a smile on his face. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gandhi throws a shot from downtown. Stamp moves away and avoids it.
Stamp with a poor takedown
and Gandhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahatma Gandhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Stamp.
Stamp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gandhi counters with a straight right hand.
Gandhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stamp tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Stamp.
Gandhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Stamp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stamp wants to clinch.
Gandhi tries to bum rush Stamp with a series of wild strikes but Stamp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamp throws a combination that misses
and Gandhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stamp tries to clinch there but Gandhi circles away.
Gandhi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Stamp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Gandhi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stamp is aware though and is defending well.
Stamp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Stamp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stamp wants to control from the top but Gandhi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gandhi is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gandhi is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gerald Stamp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice sprawl there from Gandhi as Stamp shoots in.
Stamp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gandhi moves away from the strike by Stamp.
Gandhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gandhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gandhi tries to move into range but Stamp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stamp looks to throw the jab but Gandhi is out of range.
Gandhi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gandhi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stamp tries to clinch up but Gandhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Stamp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stamp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gandhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gandhi.
Gandhi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stamp.
Stamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stamp wants to clinch.
Stamp shoots in but Gandhi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahatma Gandhi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stamp dodges the punch combination from Gandhi.
Gandhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gandhi staying out of range there.
Gandhi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stamp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gandhi.
Gandhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stamp on the side of the head.
Gandhi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gandhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stamp shoots in for a takedown but Gandhi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahatma Gandhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Stamp.
Gandhi misses with a few strikes there.
Gandhi feints and then cracks Stamp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stamp down.
Gandhi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gandhi scores with a one two! Stamp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gandhi thuds his right hand into Stamp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Gandhi scores with a four punch combination!

Stamp is rocked!
Gandhi lands with a big left! Stamp is wobbled badly! Gandhi comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stamp to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mahatma Gandhi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Motorola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Webster has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Motorola
vs
Webster

196 cm
19
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
271 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Fightworld Formula
Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Motorola!
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, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster scoring well with a low kick there.
Motorola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Motorola tries to keep at a distance but Webster has taken the fight into the clinch.

Webster drops Motorola with a big knee straight up the middle! Motorola is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Bill Motorola has been cut.
Motorola throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Motorola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Motorola throws a leg kick that is checked

and Webster moves into the clinch.
Webster landing knees to the body.
Motorola wants to break free but Webster has control.
Motorola takes a knee to the side of the body.
Motorola is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Motorola's face.
Webster connects with a knee to the head.

Motorola is rocked!
Webster with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Motorola drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chris Webster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zig Ziggler (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.

Swagger
vs
Ziggler

196 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zig Ziggler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Zig Ziggler has been cut.
Swagger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziggler looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger lands with a shot to the body.
Ziggler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ziggler defending well as Swagger loads up on a big left hand.
Swagger looks to land a right hand but Ziggler moved out of range.
Ziggler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
Swagger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swagger lands with a shot to the body.
Swagger just misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziggler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swagger misses the shot to the body.
Swagger connects with a right hand. Ziggler shakes it off.
Swagger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swagger looks to land a right hand but Ziggler moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziggler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swagger lands a nice shot that snaps Ziggler's head back.
Swagger misses with a body shot.
Ziggler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger loads up on a big right hand but Ziggler slips the punch.
Swagger throws a shot from downtown. Ziggler moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Swagger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziggler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ziggler shoots in for a takedown but Swagger shows good takedown defense.
Swagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziggler is just out of range.
Ziggler tries for a takedown but Swagger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swagger thuds a left hand into Ziggler's body.
Ziggler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swagger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziggler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
Swagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ziggler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Swagger is trying to stand back up but Ziggler is controlling him
Swagger tries to kick Ziggler off in order to stand up. Ziggler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Swagger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Swagger is looking to get back to his feet here but Ziggler is keeping cool and he's managed to take Swagger's back.
Ziggler has Swagger flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler keeps control of the position easily here as Swagger tries to buck him off.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Swagger is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ziggler.
Ziggler lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ziggler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but Ziggler has full control of the position and if anything, Swagger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Swagger is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Swagger throws a right and a left that Ziggler avoids nicely.
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ziggler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ziggler showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swagger is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziggler can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziggler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swagger is looking to escape.
Ziggler controlling the action here.
Swagger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ziggler manages to mount him!
Swagger is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

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.
Ziggler lands a nice shot to the head.
Swagger wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ziggler landing strikes from the mount.
Swagger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ziggler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Ziggler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swagger is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler dominating with strikes here.
Ziggler controlling from mount.
Swagger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swagger tries to get out of the position.
Ziggler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger trying desperately to get to his feet.
Swagger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ziggler controlling from mount.

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.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ziggler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swagger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ziggler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swagger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziggler content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zig Ziggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zig Ziggler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziggler manages to avoid it.
Swagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziggler.
Ziggler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swagger's waist but Swagger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziggler off to one side.
A jab from Swagger misses.
Bob Swagger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziggler avoids the body shot from Swagger.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziggler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger misses with a looping left.
Ziggler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swagger avoids it really well and circles away.
Ziggler slips a jab from Swagger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziggler fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zig Ziggler.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Ziggler defending well as Swagger loads up on a big left hand.
Swagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ziggler is looking to clinch but Swagger is avoiding it.
Swagger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ziggler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zig Ziggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziggler moves away.
Swagger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swagger misses with an uppercut. Ziggler saw that one coming.
Ziggler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swagger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swagger.
Swagger misses with a hook.

Ziggler clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ziggler breaks the clinch.
A big left from Swagger misses.
Nice sprawl there from Swagger as Ziggler shoots in.
Bob Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziggler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
A swing and a miss from Swagger.

Ziggler moves into range and clinches up with Swagger.
Swagger tries to break the clinch but Ziggler is controlling the position.
Ziggler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swagger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ziggler can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler tries a body shot but Swagger blocks it.

Ziggler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Swagger is trying to stand back up but Ziggler is controlling him
Swagger is looking to get back to is feet but Ziggler passes into side control.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet.
Swagger tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ziggler.
Swagger is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Swagger holding both Ziggler 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ziggler scores with strikes from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zig Ziggler.
I think Ziggler 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Blaatand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han comes to the cage accompanied by Bispowned. Blaatand has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music. Hendo Han could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harald Blaatand's chin.

Han
vs
Blaatand

187 cm
25
275 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
285 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Han!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Blaatand!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaatand avoids the head kick by Han.
Blaatand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Han misses with the combination.
Han lands with a slapping head kick.
Harald Blaatand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaatand doesn't manage to clinch there - Han circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Han as Blaatand shoots in.
Blaatand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaatand shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blaatand shoots in for a takedown but Han shows good takedown defense.
Hendo Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Blaatand.
Blaatand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Han keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaatand tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaatand looks gassed!
Blaatand blocks a head kick by Han.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Han! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hendo Han!
Hendo Han retains his heavyweight title!