Blackout PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rua
vs
Thomas

183 cm
21
174 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alberto Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Thomas wants to clinch

and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thomas kicks off Rua and gets to his feet.

Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
Rua tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Rua avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua working aggressively here.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua blocks an elbow strike.
Rua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Rua shrugs off.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Rua has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Thomas forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.

Rua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.

Rua has his feet on Thomas's thighs here. He's pushed Thomas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thomas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Rua!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes into the arena with Sikth blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gonzales
vs
Lee

167 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee thows a leg kick but Gonzales checks it

and Gonzales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gonzales stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Gonzales gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Gonzales seems to be looking for submissions.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzales to get the leverage.
Gonzales keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonzales working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales working Lee over with strikes.
Gonzales wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzales is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzales sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gonzales 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 two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Gonzales connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Lee has hold of Gonzales's hands but Gonzales slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzales passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gonzales trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzales controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzales landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lee is rocked!
Gonzales looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Gonzales finish him?
Gonzales unloading with bombs!
Gonzales raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gonzales looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gonzales landing strikes from the mount.
Gonzales controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales unloading with bombs!
Gonzales postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lee out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Gonzales goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Gonzales!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storman Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storman Norman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Riley
vs
Norman

186 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

182 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Storman Norman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.

Riley tries to sprawl but Norman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Norman sits in half guard.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman stops Riley from getting back to his feet.
Riley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norman with the ground and pound but Riley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman advances to half guard.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
Norman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norman scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Norman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Norman eventually gives up the hold.
Norman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riley to regain full guard.
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Norman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norman.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Riley is defending well.
Norman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riley is trying to stand up here but Norman is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Riley defends it.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Norman shoots in.
Norman throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Riley shoots for a double leg takedown but Norman sprawls well. He's pushed Riley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Norman, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Norman against the cage but Norman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Norman counters with a nice uppercut.
James Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norman throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Norman tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Riley 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Norman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley throws and elbow that misses. Norman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riley's guard. Nice move by Norman!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Norman looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Norman throwing shots but Riley is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norman is trying to control the action in half guard but Riley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norman wants to pass to mount but Riley is defending the position.
Norman trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Norman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Norman sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Norman working over Riley with some ground and pound. Riley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Norman looks to land a strike but Riley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Norman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norman is pushing down on Riley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riley is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Riley defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norman.
Riley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Norman.
Norman is looking to work some ground and pound but Riley has wrist control.
Norman looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riley looks for a takedown but Norman sprawls well.

Norman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riley stops Norman from passing to mount.
Norman trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Norman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Norman is trying to ground and pound but Riley uses the momentary lack of control by Norman to regain half guard.
Norman wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Norman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Norman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Storman Norman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Norman throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Norman missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norman.
Norman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norman sprawls well. Norman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Norman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Norman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Riley because Norman loaded up on that one.
Norman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman lands a big elbow.
Norman thowing shots but they're missing.
Norman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Norman wants to control the pace but Riley is squirming around nicely.
Norman controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Norman lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storman Norman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Norman unloads with some shots from mount but Riley bucks and avoids them well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Storman Norman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago's entrance music is Finch - What It Is To Burn . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rabago
vs
Anthony

190 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Hellbent, Inc.™

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Anthony!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabago pinned against the cage. Rabago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabago throws a right hand that Anthony ducks under and follows up with a left that Anthony also avoids with ease.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabago as he jumps to the side.
Ryan Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Anthony.

Anthony gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Anthony working for submissions but it's allowed Rabago to get to half guard.

Rabago seems to be working for a kimura but Anthony defends the submission attempt.

Anthony is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabago.
Rabago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Rabago is trying to work for a kimura but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rabago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anthony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabago.

Rabago is working for a submission of some sort.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Rabago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anthony sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Anthony is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabago.
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!

Rabago 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.
Anthony is looking to improve his position.

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

Rabago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anthony sees it coming and defends easily.

Rabago is working for a submission of some sort.

Anthony is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rabago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anthony defends it well.
Anthony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Anthony is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rabago 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rabago gets a clinch.

Rabago breaks the clinch.
Ryan Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabago rushes Anthony with punches - Anthony moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Anthony goes down! Rabago follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rabago!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Houdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houdini comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Obasi has chosen 6' 7'' as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Houdini
vs
Obasi

188 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

183 cm
23
198 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Houdini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Houdini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obasi's guard.
Houdini trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houdini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Obasi wants to stand but Houdini is controlling the position.

Obasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obasi is pulling down on Houdini's head to control his posture.
Houdini trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Houdini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Houdini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houdini advances to half guard.
Obasi gets full guard.
Obasi pulls Houdini in close to his closed guard and prevents Houdini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Obasi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi controls Houdini momentarily but Houdini frees himself.
Obasi is pulling down on Houdini's head to control his posture.
Houdini trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houdini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Houdini has closed the distance and engaged Obasi in a clinch.
Houdini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houdini lands a nice uppercut.
Obasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houdini blocks an elbow strike.
Houdini is pushing Obasi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Houdini managing to block the knees to the body from Obasi.
Houdini can't find room to land a body shot as Obasi controls the action.
Obasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Houdini lands a nice shot to the body.
Houdini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Houdini fails to land.
Houdini blocking some punches.
Obasi can't find room to land a body shot as Houdini controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houdini avoids it.
Houdini letting Obasi take a breather here.
Obasi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houdini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Houdini controls his hands.
Houdini cracks Obasi with a nice body shot.
Obasi is trying to stall.
Houdini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
Houdini takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Harry Houdini has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Obasi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Houdini looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obasi.
A right hand to the body from Houdini.
Houdini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obasi.
Obasi tries to work over Houdini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Obasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Obasi pushes Houdini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houdini avoiding damage as Obasi throws knees to the body.
Houdini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Houdini.
Obasi scores a nice knee to the body.
Obasi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Houdini.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Houdini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obasi backwards.
Houdini misses with a body punch.
Houdini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obasi prevents a body shot from Houdini.
Obasi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houdini.
Obasi tries a knee to the head but Houdini blocks it.
Houdini lands a body shot.
Obasi looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Houdini.
Obasi lands an elbow that stopped Houdini in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Houdini.
Houdini digs a right hand underneath Obasi's ribcage. Obasi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Houdini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houdini misses with a punch to the body.
Obasi cracks Houdini with a nice body shot.
Houdini digs a right hand underneath Obasi's ribcage. Obasi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obasi.
Obasi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Houdini backwards.
Houdini misses with a punch to the body.
Houdini lands an uppercut.
Houdini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obasi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houdini.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Houdini misses with a body punch.
Obasi misses with some punches.
Houdini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obasi trying to control the position but instead, Houdini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obasi into the cage.
Obasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obasi lands with a light punch inside.
Houdini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houdini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obasi misses with a body punch.
Houdini is looking to control Obasi's arms but Obasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Houdini has his back to the cage.
Obasi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obasi landing knees to the head.
Houdini tries a body shot but Obasi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Obasi fails to land.
Obasi stalling in the clinch but Houdini improves position.
Houdini struggles to land a body shot inside as Obasi controls his hands.
Houdini tries to throw a body punch but Obasi avoids it by throwing Houdini back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Houdini.
Obasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Houdini controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houdini.
Obasi working Houdini over with knees to the body.
Houdini trying to stall but Obasi improves his position.
A hook to the body from Houdini.
Houdini misses with a punch to the body.
Obasi trying to stall but Houdini improves his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Houdini can't find room to land a body shot as Obasi controls the action.
Obasi prevents a body shot from Houdini.
Houdini blocks an elbow strike.
Houdini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Houdini.
Obasi trying to stall but Houdini improves his position.
Houdini tries to work over Obasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houdini lands a right hand.
Houdini tries a body shot but Obasi blocks it.
Obasi blocks a body shot from Houdini.
Houdini is trying to stall.
Houdini misses with a punch to the body.
Houdini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obasi.
Houdini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houdini misses with a body punch.
Obasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houdini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houdini stalling in the clinch.
Houdini misses with a punch to the body.
Houdini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obasi's elbow.
Obasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obasi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houdini.
A left hand lands to the body for Obasi.
Houdini misses with a punch to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Obasi missing with knees to the body.
Houdini blocking some punches.
Houdini tries a body shot but Obasi blocks it.
Houdini misses with a punch to the body.
Houdini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Houdini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obasi prevents a body shot from Houdini.
Obasi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Obasi stalling in the clinch but Houdini improves position.
Obasi looking to throw knees to the head but Houdini is blocking nicely.
Houdini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Houdini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obasi or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houdini.
Houdini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Houdini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houdini as Obasi tries to tie him up.
Houdini tries to work over Obasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houdini blocks an elbow strike from Obasi.
Houdini can't find room to land a body shot as Obasi controls the action.
Houdini prevents a body shot from Obasi.
Obasi misses with a body punch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Houdini struggles to land a body shot inside as Obasi controls his hands.
Obasi tries a knee to the head but Houdini blocks it.
Houdini digs a right hand underneath Obasi's ribcage. Obasi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Houdini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obasi tries to land knees in the clinch but Houdini avoids the damage to the body.
Houdini stalling in the clinch.
Obasi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houdini blocks it with crossed arms.
Houdini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Houdini.
Houdini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obasi backwards.
Houdini blocks an elbow strike.
Houdini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obasi tries to land knees in the clinch but Houdini avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Houdini - that landed with a thud.
Obasi takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Houdini.
Houdini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houdini cracks Obasi with a nice body shot.
A short right from Houdini.
Houdini digs a right hand into Obasi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obasi's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houdini misses with a body punch.
Houdini lands with a light punch inside.
Houdini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Houdini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Houdini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Houdini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Houdini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Houdini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houdini 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Houdini!

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes to the cage accompanied by Thursday Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rabago
vs
Briggs

186 cm
26
170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

163 cm
22
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Briggs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs thows a left - swing and a miss!

Briggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Briggs connects with a nice short shot to Rabago's temple.
Briggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Briggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Briggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Briggs gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Briggs throws out a loose jab but Rabago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Briggs.
Briggs throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Briggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabago is fending him off so far but Briggs persists. Nope, Rabago circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Rabago.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Briggs.
Briggs avoids the head kick by Rabago.
Briggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago tries a head kick but it misses.
Briggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Rabago as Briggs shoots in.
Briggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Briggs throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Briggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Briggs misses with a head kick.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briggs is defended easily by Rabago.
Raymond Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Briggs.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Briggs.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Briggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Rabago coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rabago is breathing heavily.
Briggs throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Rabago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Briggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabago.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Rabago's shoulder, as Rabago tries to avoid the shot.
Rabago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Briggs looks to land a right hand but Rabago moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Briggs misses the target.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Briggs.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses.
Rabago throws a right hand that Briggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Briggs also avoids with ease.
Briggs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabago.
Raymond Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Briggs in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Briggs.
Briggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rabago circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rabago works over Briggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Rabago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Briggs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Briggs trying to control the action but Rabago is working from the bottom.
Rabago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Briggs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rabago some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Briggs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Briggs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Briggs scores with punches from side control.
Rabago is not content to let Briggs control the position.
Briggs scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Briggs crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Briggs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Briggs blocks a jab.

Briggs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rabago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Briggs is in Rabago's guard.
Briggs throwing strikes from guard but Rabago blocks nicely.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Briggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Briggs gets to his feet. Rabago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rabago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Briggs moves away from the strike by Rabago.
Rabago slips a jab from Briggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Briggs avoids nicely.
Briggs misses with a looping left.
Briggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Briggs.
Raymond Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Briggs works Rabago's body with a nice hook.
Briggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Briggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Briggs throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabago is just out of range.

Briggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabago sprawls well initially but Briggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Briggs decides to return to a standing position.
Rabago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Briggs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rabago to the mat! Rabago manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Briggs landing with the ground and pound.
Briggs throwing strikes from guard but Rabago blocks nicely.
Briggs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jonathan Briggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rabago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throwing strikes from guard but Rabago blocks nicely.
Briggs thows a big elbow that misses.
Briggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Briggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rabago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Briggs on the ground.
Briggs distracts Rabago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rabago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Briggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs thows a big elbow that misses.
Rabago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rabago tries to get out of the position.
Briggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briggs throwing strikes from guard but Rabago blocks nicely.
Briggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs is working Rabago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Briggs drives through with a takedown into Rabago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Briggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Briggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Briggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Briggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Briggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Briggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Briggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Briggs.
Rabago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Briggs pushing down on Rabago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Briggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Briggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Briggs 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs is nestled in close to Rabago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rabago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Briggs.
Briggs drops an elbow to the side of Rabago's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throwing shots but Rabago is blocking nicely.
Briggs working the head and body with strikes.
Briggs thows a huge punch but Rabago dodges it nicely.
Rabago has hold of Briggs's hands but Briggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Briggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Briggs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Briggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Briggs throwing shots but Rabago is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raymond Rabago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Briggs! That's really hurt Rabago and he's turned his back - Briggs keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Briggs jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Briggs!