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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between joe Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joe Blow had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. joe Blow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blow
vs
Rocha

180 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 13 - 1

172 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha is looking to clinch.
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.

Blow rushes Rocha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Blow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha tries to clinch up
and Blow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rocha throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.
Rocha tries to clinch there but Blow circles away.
Aldo Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blow paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Blow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocha's guard.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet but Blow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rocha is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

joe Blow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blow blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Rocha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Blow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blow is breathing heavily.
Rocha pushes Blow off looking to stand but Blow dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because joe Blow just wasn't active enough.
Rocha tries to clinch but Blow is having none of it.

Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Blow.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is trying to force a seperation but Blow has the dominant position.
Rocha lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocha.
Blow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocha smiles and moves away.
Rocha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rocha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha tries to clinch but Blow moves away

and Blow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rocha is trying to stand back up but Blow is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because joe Blow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rocha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blow takes a step back to recover.
Rocha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blow's head.
Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rocha thumps Blow with a low kick.
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rocha lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

joe Blow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rocha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rocha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocha doesn't manage to clinch there - Blow circles away.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blow keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
Blow works over Rocha's head and body with a nice combination.
Rocha tries to clinch but Blow moves out of range.
Rocha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Blow pushes Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha lands a good knee to the midsection. Blow won't want to take too many of those.
Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocha lands an elbow that stopped Blow in his tracks for a moment.
Rocha wants to break free but Blow has control.
Blow keeps control of Rocha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Rocha tries to circle away but Blow has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Blow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rocha can't fight it off and eventually Blow manages to take the fight to the floor. Rocha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rocha pushes Blow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha moves in looking to clinch but Blow pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rocha clinches up with Blow and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rocha is trying to break the clinch but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
Blow managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.
Rocha with a knee to the head.
Rocha tries to break free but Blow pushes him back against the cage.

Rocha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rocha!
Rocha wants to clinch up but Blow keeps it at a distance.

Blow 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.
Rocha wants to stand up but Blow is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rocha is looking to stand up but Blow isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because joe Blow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocha missing with a left hand there. Blow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocha scores with a head kick.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha tries to clinch but Blow is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rocha tries to clinch but Blow is having none of it.
Rocha fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocha.
Blow swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha.
Blow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rocha fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blow's head.
Rocha throws a nice head kick!
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Blow duly obliges.
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha manages to avoid it.
Rocha throws a head kick that Blow semi-blocks.
Rocha tries to clinch but Blow moves out of range.
joe Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blow throws a combination. Rocha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters circling a little - Rocha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aldo Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Blow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocha, pushing him back against the cage.
Blow is trying to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling him.
Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blow's face.
Rocha can't break the clinch.
Blow avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocha.
Blow managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.

Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha manages to avoid it.
Blow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocha.
Blow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aldo Rocha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha darts in trying to clinch

and Blow counters by moving into the clinch.
Rocha wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
Blow dodges an elbow strike from Rocha.
Rocha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.

Blow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Blow clinches.

Blow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blow avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Blow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocha is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blow circles away from the clinch attempt

and Blow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rocha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blow avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocha.

Blow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Rocha manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blow swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha.
Rocha tries to clinch there but Blow circles away.
Blow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha scores with a head kick. Blow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocha, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Blow or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocha which made him look bad.
No joy there for Blow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocha lands a nice looking body kick.
Rocha wants to clinch up but Blow keeps it at a distance.
Blow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rocha defends it nicely.

Blow rushes Rocha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha is trying to break the clinch but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha is trying to force a seperation but Blow has the dominant position.

Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha is looking to clinch but Blow is avoiding it.

Blow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
joe Blow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blow 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joe Blow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilajoen Antti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocks Rguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti comes into the arena with Tulin minä kaapista ulos blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Antti
vs
Rguy

168 cm
23
163 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

186 cm
28
163 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hilajoen Antti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bocks Rguy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rguy enables Antti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rguy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rguy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Antti's guard.
Rguy wanted to stand there but Antti had control of the position.
Rguy won't allow Antti to sweep him here.
Rguy wanted to stand there but Antti had control of the position.
Rguy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Antti trying to keep a closed guard but Rguy is proving a slippery customer.
Antti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Antti throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rguy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rguy misses its intended target.
Antti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Antti misses with a straight right.
Antti checks the leg kick.
Antti checks a leg kick.
Rguy scores with a body shot.
Rguy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rguy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bocks Rguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rguy misses with a body punch

and Antti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Antti avoiding damage.
Antti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Antti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rguy misses with a low kick.

Antti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rguy's half guard.
Rguy tries to get to full guard but Antti has control of the leg.
Antti working Rguy over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rguy defending well though.
Rguy is looking for a sweep. Antti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antti is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rguy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antti is thwarting Rguy's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Antti in particular looking to stall.
Antti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rguy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antti.
Nice strikes from Antti there.
Antti lands strikes from half guard.
Antti thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rguy to regain full guard.
Rguy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Antti preventing the sweep.
Antti lands a couple of digs.
Rguy keeping moving, preventing Antti from controlling successfully.
Antti content to stall in guard here.
Antti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antti connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antti chips away with some ground and pound.
Rguy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Antti controls the pace.
Rguy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Antti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rguy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Antti, up you get!
Bocks Rguy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rguy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antti throws out the jab.
Rguy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rguy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rguy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rguy thows a leg kick but Antti checks it
and Antti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rguy.

Antti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rguy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Antti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Antti throwing strikes but Rguy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rguy wants to stand but Antti is controlling his arm.

Rguy decides to stand back up.
Antti misses the shot to the body.
Rguy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antti.
Rguy staying out of range there.
Antti misses with a hook.
Rguy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Antti swings widly with a right hand
and Rguy counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Antti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Antti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rguy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Antti eats them both and turns towards Rguy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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

and Antti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rguy trying to control here.
Antti is nestled in close to Rguy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rguy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Antti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Antti seems content to control.
Antti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rguy is looking to improve his position.
Antti controlling the action here.
Antti is nestled in close to Rguy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti controlling the pace.
Antti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rguy has hold of Antti's hands but Antti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Antti trying to mount his opponent but Rguy defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Antti connects with a nice short shot to Rguy's temple.
Antti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Antti 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rguy has hold of Antti's hands but Antti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti moves nicely into side control.
Antti is looking to take a break and control but Rguy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rguy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Antti.
Antti working the body and head with strikes.
Rguy sneaks back into half guard.
Antti is keen to just control but Rguy is a slippery customer.
Antti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rguy is looking to control Antti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rguy avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hilajoen Antti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Antti controlling the pace.
Rguy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Antti works his foot free and advances to mount.
Antti wants to control the pace but Rguy is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Antti wants to control the pace but Rguy is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilajoen Antti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Antti misses with a straight left.
Rguy tried to score with a low kick but Antti checks it.
Antti scores with a jab to the head.
Rguy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antti.
Rguy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rguy tries to move into range but Antti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rguy throws a leg kick but Antti moved away.
Antti throws a hook but Rguy avoids it easily.
Rguy misses with a left hand
and Antti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antti takes a swing at Rguy's ribcage but misses.
Antti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rguy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rguy under the eye.
Antti lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Antti misses the target.
Rguy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Antti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rguy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rguy moves away.
Antti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rguy moves away.
Antti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rguy manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Antti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antti.
Rguy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antti.
Rguy throws a series of punches but Antti moves out of range.
Antti connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rguy misses.
Rguy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Antti, as that shot connected.
Antti lands a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Antti lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Antti.
Antti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rguy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rguy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antti's elbow.
Nice body punch from Antti.
Rguy can't find room to land a body shot as Antti controls the action.
Rguy can't find room to land a body shot as Antti controls the action.
Antti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Antti.
Antti effectively controlling the action here.
Antti lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Antti.
Rguy scores with a hook to the body.
Rguy struggles to land a body shot inside as Antti controls his hands.
Antti lands with a left to the head.

Rguy breaks from the clinch.
Antti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rguy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Antti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rguy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Antti clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rguy backwards.
Nice body punch from Antti.
Rguy scores with a hook to the body.
Antti lands with a short shot to the head.
Antti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Rguy breaks the clinch.
Antti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antti thows a body shot but no joy.
Antti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rguy in his tracks.
Hilajoen Antti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antti fails with a takedown attempt.
Rguy throws a poor cross that misses
and Antti counters with a one-two to the body.
Antti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rguy takes a swing at Antti's ribcage but misses.
Antti blocks a low kick nicely.
Antti checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Rguy.
Bocks Rguy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antti jabs Rguy to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rguy takes one to the side of the head.
Rguy tries to score with a low kick but Antti moves his leg out of the way.
Antti looks to land a left hand but Rguy moved out of range nicely.
Rguy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antti.
Rguy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Antti counters with a single leg into guard. Rguy didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Antti pushing down on Rguy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antti lands strikes from half guard.
Bocks Rguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rguy wants to control but Antti is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilajoen Antti!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lay Low. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Manuel
vs
Hodges

172 cm
29
155 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

173 cm
21
157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manuel!
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, Gerald Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel is looking to land body kicks.
Hodges will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Hodges misses.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick from Hodges.
Manuel connects with a jab.
Hodges misses with a leg kick

and Manuel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manuel is keen to just control but Hodges is a slippery customer.
Manuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manuel uses his free foot to push down on Hodges's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hodges.
Manuel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Manuel looking to finish Hodges with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hodges!
Hodges manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manuel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodges is just riding it out for now. Manuel eventually gives up the hold.
Hodges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manuel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manuel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Hodges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manuel trying to control from half guard but Hodges is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Manuel seems content to control.
Hodges is refusing to be controlled, as Manuel sits in half guard.
Manuel lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manuel prevents Hodges from standing back up.
Manuel winds up and cracks Hodges with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manuel wants to control but Hodges is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manuel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel wants to advance to full mount but Hodges doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hodges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manuel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Matt Manuel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hodges.
Hodges throws a low kick but Manuel avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hodges staying out of range there.
Hodges defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Hodges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hodges.
Hodges throws a low kick but Manuel moves out of range easily.
Manuel cracks Hodges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Manuel thows a body shot but no joy.
Manuel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hodges in his tracks.
Manuel blocks a head kick by Hodges.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hodges goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A leg kick checked by Manuel.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
Manuel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manuel throws a jab when Hodges was well out of range.
Hodges feints and then cracks Manuel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manuel down.
Hodges throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gerald Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges slaps away a takedown attempt from Manuel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manuel checks a leg kick.
Hodges throws a leg kick that is checked

and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel trying to control the action but Hodges is working from the bottom.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet but Manuel drags him back down.
Manuel takes a little break here. Hodges wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hodges is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manuel off and has taken his back!
Hodges is trying to stick to Manuel's back but Manuel is turning into Hodges. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hodges's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Manuel.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
Manuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodges tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hodges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manuel.
Manuel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hodges's guard.
Manuel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manuel stalling.
Manuel trying to control the action but Hodges is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is looking to escape.
Manuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hodges keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hodges keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel slips a nice elbow through Hodges's hands, connecting with Hodges's forehead.
Matt Manuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manuel.
Manuel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hodges!
Hodges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manuel tries to control but Hodges wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manuel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manuel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hodges is looking to escape.
Manuel lands a big elbow.
Manuel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Manuel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Manuel is looking to chop away at Hodges's legs.

Hodges is rocked!
Manuel connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hodges covering up! Manuel comes in with a big uppercut and Hodges goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Manuel!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Tachia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Bad To the Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tachia
vs
Sackett

186 cm
28
217 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
215 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

RENEGADE *MMA* Donation Giveback

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Tachia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tachia looks to clinch
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sackett punishes Tachia's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tachia backs up against the cage.
Sackett connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tachia.
Tachia darts in trying to clinch
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.

Tachia is rocked!
Sackett cracks the inside of Tachia's front leg.

Sackett bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tachia! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Tachia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett is in close to Tachia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sackett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sackett postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tachia covers up, he's hurt! Sackett keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sackett and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sackett can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett!

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 Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots. Dante Fertit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fertit
vs
Torres

195 cm
23
273 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
235 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Dante Fertit has been cut.

Fertit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Fertit sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fertit chips away with some ground and pound.
Fertit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fertit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fertit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fertit stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Torres is trying to control Fertit's posture but Fertit avoids it.
Fertit tries to move to mount but Torres blocks the move with his legs.
Fertit controlling from side mount.

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

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.
Fertit wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is trying to escape the position but Fertit is controlling the position.

Fertit is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Fertit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fertit wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Fertit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fertit is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fertit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Fertit just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fertit.
Torres tests Fertit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fertit is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit slips a jab from Torres.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Fertit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michel Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fertit manages to avoid it.
Fertit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fertit somewhat.
Fertit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres misses with a body shot

and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit controls the position.
Fertit wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Fertit working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michel Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Fertit's cut.
That's time! Fertit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Torres misses with a jab to the body

and Fertit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Fertit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Fertit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Torres misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
Fertit trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fertit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Torres is staying active underneath Fertit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dante Fertit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Fertit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torres trying to hold on to Fertit's head to control him but Fertit postures up.
Torres is not content to let Fertit control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Fertit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Torres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fertit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Torres!
Fertit controlling the position easily from mount.
Fertit raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit controlling his opponent.
Fertit landing punches.

Fertit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Fertit's guard. A big mistake from Fertit there, giving up the dominant position!
Torres stops Fertit from standing up.
Fertit is pulling down on Torres's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Fertit just wasn't active enough.
Torres misses with a jab to the body

and Fertit counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Torres looking for a guillotine here but Fertit defends easily.
Fertit looking to pass the guard.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Fertit just wasn't active enough.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fertit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Fertit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fertit counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres throws a right hand that misses

and Fertit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fertit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fertit is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is being controlled here.
Fertit taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard.

Fertit is looking for a kimura here.
Fertit is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fertit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Fertit sits in half guard.
Fertit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fertit is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Fertit trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fertit wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.

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

Fertit decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fertit walks into a straight right hand from Torres.
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fertit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Torres!
Fertit controlling the position easily from mount.
Fertit working Torres over with strikes here.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't escape the position.
Fertit controlling the pace for now.
Fertit prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Fertit content just to control the position here.
Fertit with good strikes from the mount here!

Fertit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Fertit's guard. A big mistake from Fertit there, giving up the dominant position!
Fertit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fertit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Fertit postures up.
Ground and pound from Fertit.

Fertit stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torres to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fertit shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Fertit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fertit 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Fertit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen George Straits- The Fireman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Activin
vs
Liddell

190 cm
29
215 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

190 cm
25
215 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Activin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Activin moves out of range.
Activin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Liddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Activin throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Activin has Liddell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liddell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Activin lands a takedown into guard.
Liddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Activin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Activin wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Activin isn't so interested in that idea.
Activin wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Activin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Activin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liddell moves into full guard.
Liddell looking for a sweep. Not yet Liddell, not yet.
Activin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Liddell wants to sweep here but Activin controlling him for the moment.
Activin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Activin prevents Liddell from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liddell holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Activin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Liddell misses with an uppercut

and Activin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Activin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liddell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a good knee to the midsection. Activin won't want to take too many of those.
Liddell blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liddell.
Activin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Liddell.
Activin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liddell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Activin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell presses Activin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Activin struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddell controls his hands.
Liddell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Activin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Activin fails to land.
Liddell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Activin.
The referee calls for Liddell to work.
Liddell works on Activin's body with a couple of short punches.
Activin is breathing heavily.
Activin misses with a punch on the inside.
Liddell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liddell.
Liddell blocks a body shot from Activin.
Liddell struggles to land a body shot inside as Activin controls his hands.
Activin cracks Liddell with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Liddell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Activin working aggressively here.
Liddell swings wildly with an uppercut but Activin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Activin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddell.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Liddell lands a left hand.
Liddell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liddell prevents a body shot from Activin.
Activin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Activin pushes Liddell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Activin tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
Liddell tries to work over Activin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Activin.
Activin lands a right hand.
Liddell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Activin backwards.
Liddell just leaning against Activin, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liddell.
Liddell is working Activin over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell lands with a light punch inside.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liddell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Liddell.
Activin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liddell works on Activin's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Liddell 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.

Activin swinging wildly here.
Liddell misses the body punch

and Activin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Liddell!
Liddell blocking the ground and pound.
Activin avoids the attempt from Liddell to control.
Liddell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Activin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Liddell is looking to improve his position but Activin isn't that keen on the idea.
Liddell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liddell wants to hold on but Activin pushes him away.
Activin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin won't let Liddell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Liddell is trying to escape the mount.
Activin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Activin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Activin thowing shots but they're missing.
Activin prevents Liddell from getting the reversal.
Activin unloading with bombs!
Liddell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Activin.
Activin punching from mount but Liddell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Activin throwing strikes here but Liddell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Activin lands a big shot there that rocks Liddell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Activin lands a big shot there that rocks Liddell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Activin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Activin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Liddell because Activin loaded up on that one.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
George Activin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Activin with the ground and pound from mount.
Activin unloads with some shots from mount but Liddell bucks and avoids them well.
Liddell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Activin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.

Liddell kicks off Activin and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Activin throws a wild body kick that Liddell sees coming a mile off.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Activin.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Activin shoots in.

Activin gets tackled into the cage by Liddell. Liddell maintains the clinch.
Liddell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Activin pushes Liddell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Activin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Liddell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Activin.
Activin working aggressively here.
Activin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liddell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell avoiding damage.
Liddell gets through Activin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Activin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell tries to throw a body punch but Activin avoids it by throwing Liddell back against the cage.
Liddell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liddell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Activin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liddell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Activin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Liddell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Liddell.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell digs a right hand underneath Activin's ribcage. Activin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liddell lands a body punch.
Liddell has Activin pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Liddell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Activin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liddell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Activin doesn't seem bothered though.

Activin clinches with his opponent.
Liddell tries to work over Activin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Activin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liddell has Activin pushed against the cage.
Activin is working for takedown but Liddell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liddell landing knees to the head.

It looks like George Activin has been cut.
Activin tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
Nice body punch from Liddell - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Liddell.
A left hand lands to the body for Liddell.
Liddell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Activin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Activin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liddell lands a body shot.
Activin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is leaning against Activin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Liddell.
Liddell is struggling to control the position.
Activin tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
Liddell digs a right hand into Activin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Activin's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Liddell.
Activin being controlled against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Liddell.
Come on Liddell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Liddell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice left hand lands by Liddell.
Dan Liddell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liddell pushes Activin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liddell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Liddell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Liddell.
Liddell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddell cracks Activin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liddell lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell.
Activin takes one to the chin there.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Activin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Activin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Activin moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddell darts in and clinches Activin up against the cage.
Activin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Activin, pushing him back against the cage.
Liddell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Liddell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liddell blocks an uppercut.
Liddell connects with a knee to the head.
Activin can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liddell.
Liddell works on Activin's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Liddell to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin tries for a takedown but Liddell manages to get underhooks.
Activin throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell lands with a right to the head.
Activin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Liddell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liddell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Activin or not.
Activin avoiding damage as Liddell throws knees to the body.
Liddell stalling in the clinch.
Liddell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liddell pushes Activin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liddell 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Liddell!

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 Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Beauford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robbie Evans's chin.

Beauford
vs
Evans

190 cm
26
261 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

192 cm
24
242 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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, Carter Beauford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans lands a jab.
Beauford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a thumping low kick.
Evans lands the left hand.
Beauford shoots and misses
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Beauford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beauford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beauford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beauford misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Beauford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Beauford is breathing heavily.
Beauford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Evans throws a good cross that connects.

Beauford is rocked!
Carter Beauford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauford looks up at the clock. Bad move! Evans lands a right hand from hell, dropping Beauford. Evans pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Evans!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pain Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BringThe Pain. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peters
vs
Shmuck

167 cm
26
141 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

174 cm
24
135 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pain Peters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peters with a poor takedown
and Shmuck counters with a left and a right that stings Peters.
Peters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shmuck counters with a one-two to the body.
Peters tries for a takedown but Shmuck circles away easily
and Shmuck counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters has his takedown stuffed
and Shmuck counters with a stiff right hand.
Shmuck throws a series of strikes that have Peters backpedaling.
Peters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shmuck to score with a decent uppercut.
Peters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shmuck counters with a three punch combo that has Peters backing up. Peters nods at Shmuck to acknowledge the strikes.

Peters is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shmuck moves in close and cracks Peters with a massive right hand! Peters, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Shmuck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buck Shmuck! Buck Shmuck retains his bantamweight title!