BHV 24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razzil Darkbrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Spaseski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Spaseski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Darkbrew
vs
Spaseski

194 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razzil Darkbrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Spaseski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkbrew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spaseski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Darkbrew wants to clinch

and Spaseski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Darkbrew's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spaseski trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkbrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spaseski controlling from the top position.
Darkbrew wants to stand but Spaseski is controlling the position.
Spaseski postures up in Darkbrew's guard and throws a big left but Darkbrew blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaseski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Darkbrew wants to stand up but Spaseski is controlling him.
Spaseski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spaseski wants to control from the top but Darkbrew keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamie Spaseski.
Darkbrew is looking to clinch but Spaseski is avoiding it.
Spaseski throws a right hand that Darkbrew ducks under and follows up with a left that Darkbrew also avoids with ease.
Spaseski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Razzil Darkbrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkbrew lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spaseski takes a step back to recover.
Spaseski looks gassed!
Darkbrew doesn't manage to clinch there - Spaseski circles away.
A head kick misses from Darkbrew.
Darkbrew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Darkbrew rushes Spaseski and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkbrew lands an elbow that stopped Spaseski in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jamie Spaseski has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkbrew lands an elbow inside.
Spaseski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spaseski trying to control the position but instead, Darkbrew has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spaseski into the ropes.

Darkbrew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darkbrew tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spaseski is able to avoid easily.
Darkbrew wants to clinch.
Darkbrew throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spaseski's head.
Spaseski checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkbrew throws a head kick but Spaseski moves out of range.
Darkbrew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darkbrew throws a leg kick

and Spaseski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spaseski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spaseski stops Darkbrew from standing up.
Darkbrew keeping moving, preventing Spaseski from controlling successfully.
Darkbrew is looking to stand up but Spaseski isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Darkbrew is looking to stand back up but Spaseski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Darkbrew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Razzil Darkbrew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Spaseski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darkbrew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkbrew throws a low kick but Spaseski moves out of range easily.
Spaseski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darkbrew swivels and escapes.
Darkbrew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jamie Spaseski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darkbrew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darkbrew tries to clinch but Spaseski is having none of it.

Darkbrew has Spaseski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spaseski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spaseski is breathing heavily.
Darkbrew lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darkbrew - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darkbrew lands a good knee to the midsection. Spaseski won't want to take too many of those.
Darkbrew effectively controlling the action here.
Darkbrew gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Razzil Darkbrew.

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

Spaseski is rocked!
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!

Darkbrew moves into the clinch.
Spaseski is still on wobbly legs! Can Darkbrew finish him?
Darkbrew with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Jamie Spaseski's cut even more.
Stalling in the clinch from Darkbrew.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinched against the ropes, Darkbrew lands a big elbow that drops Spaseski! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Spaseski is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razzil Darkbrew!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Balboa's choice of entrance music: Eye of the Tiger. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Belfort
vs
Balboa

184 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belfort clinches.

Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belfort uses from the top position.
Belfort trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.

Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balboa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Balboa stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.

Belfort makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balboa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belfort to the ground. Balboa is now in Belfort's guard.
Belfort is looking to stand up but Balboa isn't so interested in that idea.
Balboa trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Balboa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balboa prevents Belfort from getting back to his feet.
Balboa tries to stand but Belfort is controlling from the bottom.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Belfort is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Balboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Balboa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.

Balboa moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Belfort tries to stall but Balboa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.

Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belfort moves to clinch but Balboa breaks away

and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balboa stops Belfort from standing up.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa wants to stand but Belfort has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rocky Balboa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into Belfort's guard.
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balboa won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is looking to stand up but Balboa isn't so interested in that idea.
Balboa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Balboa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belfort quickly recovers to half guard.
Balboa is trying to control the action in half guard but Belfort is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balboa trying to mount his opponent but Belfort defends it.

Belfort pushes Balboa off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Balboa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Balboa is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort bucks up and tries to throw Balboa off but instead Balboa has got his back!
Belfort trying to get back to his feet but Balboa is in full control for now.
Belfort staying busy and making it hard for Balboa to control.

Balboa working for the choke.

Balboa is persistently looking for the submission but Belfort is defending it well.

Balboa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to get back to his feet but Balboa is in full control for now.
Balboa missing with strikes from the back.
Will Balboa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Belfort fending off the submission attempt from Balboa.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Belfort has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Balboa looking for the choke but no joy.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Balboa working for the choke.
Balboa trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to stand back up.

Balboa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Balboa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Belfort is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but Balboa has full control of the position and if anything, Belfort has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa 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!

Balboa clinches up against the ropes.
Belfort is pressed up against the ropes. Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belfort down to the mat. Belfort avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Belfort stuffs the takedown.
Belfort moves to clinch but Balboa breaks away

and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch.
Belfort throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Balboa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Belfort has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa slowing the pace effectively.
Belfort looking to throw knees to the head but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Balboa blocking some punches.
Balboa has Belfort pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Belfort manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Balboa.
A nice left hand lands by Belfort.
Belfort looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belfort prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belfort trying to control the position but instead, Balboa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belfort into the ropes.
Belfort prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belfort tries to clinch
and Balboa counters with a nice leg kick.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort wants to clinch

so Balboa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Balboa passes into half guard.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balboa.
Belfort is looking to escape.
Balboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balboa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.

Balboa is working for a kimura but Belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
Balboa controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa prevents Belfort from standing back up.
Belfort won't allow Balboa to pass to mount.
Balboa wants to stand up but Belfort is controlling the position.
Balboa controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Rocky Balboa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belfort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belfort wants it to stay on the feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurston Furbloode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki comes to the ring accompanied by Entrance. Thurston Furbloode has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bicki
vs
Furbloode

179 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

189 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Bicki!
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, Thurston Furbloode!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Furbloode gets a takedown into half guard.

Bicki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furbloode pulls his head out easily.

Furbloode 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.
Bicki is looking to control Furbloode's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bicki avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Furbloode looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bicki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furbloode tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bicki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bicki regains full guard. Nicely done.

Furbloode avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bicki keeping moving, preventing Furbloode from controlling successfully.
Furbloode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furbloode thows a big elbow that misses.
Furbloode lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furbloode tries to stand but Bicki is controlling from the bottom.
Furbloode lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bicki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furbloode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bicki is breathing heavily.
Furbloode tries to free his leg and advance position but Bicki is retaining full guard.
Furbloode cracks Bicki with a solid left hand.
Furbloode keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bicki's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furbloode looking to sit in guard and control but Bicki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Furbloode controls Bicki momentarily but Bicki frees himself.
Furbloode keeping moving, preventing Bicki from controlling successfully.
Furbloode is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Furbloode working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furbloode manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bicki manages to get himself to full guard.
Bicki keeping full guard, as Furbloode tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Furbloode stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bicki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Furbloode manages to get his head free but now Bicki has transitioned to an armbar! Furbloode grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bicki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Bicki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tashiro Mangara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bravo
vs
Mangara

160 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
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, Tashiro Mangara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo with a poor takedown
and Mangara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Mangara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bravo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mangara wants to sweep but no luck.
Mangara keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bravo advances to half guard.
Mangara trying to control but Bravo postures up.

Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mangara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.
Mangara is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravo 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.
Mangara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bravo is trying for a kimura here. Mangara looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bravo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Bravo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natanial Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ron Artest - Champions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Wells
vs
Snow

178 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natanial Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Snow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow has a takedown stuffed.

Snow drives through with a takedown into guard.

Wells looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Wells throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snow uses it to pass to side control.
Snow lands an elbow.
Wells is looking to regain half guard here but Snow keeps moving and retains side control.

Snow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wells rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Snow's guard! Nice work there by Wells!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snow looking to control but Wells passes into half guard.

Snow pushes Wells off and gets back to his feet.

Snow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wells is trying to control but Snow manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wells to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wells shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wells is just holding on here. Snow manages to take his back.

Snow looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wells is controlling Snow 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Wells avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wells off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wells shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Wells keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Snow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Snow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wells to the mat! Wells manages to get full guard.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wells is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Snow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snow trying to control but Wells is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Snow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wells shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Wells keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Snow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snow fails to land the takedown.
Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wells is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, Wells circles away and we're back to standing.

Snow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wells's guard.
Snow stopping the sweep attempt from Wells.
Wells is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snow has gone for a leg lock! Wells slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snow's guard.
Wells won't allow Snow to get back to his feet.
Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Snow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wells is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wells has passed into half guard!
Snow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wells is pressing down on Snow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snow is holding on for now.

Snow kicks Wells off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Wells shoots and misses

and Snow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snow.

Wells tightens his grip and picks Snow up, before dumping him to the ground. Snow manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wells wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.

Wells has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Snow to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wells is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Snow pulls down on the head and he's put Wells to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Snow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Libotons Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Maynard
vs
Pride

172 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Libotons Pride!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maynard moves into the clinch.
Pride tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maynard just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Pride jumps into guard, dragging Maynard to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Pride working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Pride looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maynard has picked Pride up and slammed him! Pride can't keep hold of the triangle and Maynard manages to pass to side control!
Maynard trying to control the action but Pride is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pride is trying to escape the position but Maynard is controlling the position.
Pride is looking to reverse the position.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes.
Maynard trying to control the position but Pride is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
Pride is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pride looks gassed!
Maynard is staying tight to Pride's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Maynard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pride has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pride is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Maynard decides to stand back up. Maynard steps back and let's Pride get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maynard dives in and scores a takedown into Pride's guard.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Pride is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pride looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maynard passes into half guard.
Maynard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pride looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pride looking for submissions off his back.

Pride looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maynard controlling the action here.

Pride looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pride is not content to let Maynard control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maynard in particular looking to stall.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pride on the ground.

Pride looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maynard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maynard works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pride's face as Maynard controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pride shoots in for a double leg but Maynard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gray Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pride had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gray Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pride is breathing heavily.
Pride keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
Maynard stays in close to Pride's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pride has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maynard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pride.
Pride is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Pride is being controlled here.
Pride is looking for a sweep.
Pride sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gray Maynard.

Pride gets a takedown into half guard.
Maynard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maynard.
Pride being controlled here momentarily.
Pride looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pride has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pride's guard.
Maynard lands a couple of digs.
Maynard trying to control but Pride is working from the bottom.

Pride working for submissions but it's allowed Maynard to get to half guard.
Maynard tries to pass to full mount but Pride defends it.

Pride looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

Pride looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pride looking for submissions off his back.

Pride actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maynard drives through with a takedown into Pride's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Pride looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maynard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Pride keeps moving.
Maynard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pride takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gray Maynard.

Maynard drives through with a takedown into Pride's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pride looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maynard passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pride tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard wants to control but Pride is keeping him busy.
Pride is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Maynard stalls from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pride is trying to improve his position.
Maynard controls the position.
Pride sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maynard wants to take a breather but Pride is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gray Maynard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride is looking for a sweep.
Pride is being controlled here.
Pride is trying to get back to half guard.
Maynard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pride's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gray Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pride tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.

Maynard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pride to his feet.

Maynard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pride is trying to get back to full guard.
Maynard is taking a breather. Pride says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Pride is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
Maynard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Maynard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pride tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maynard is in Pride's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maynard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shattering The Skies Above. The key to victory for Donald Patterson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Patterson
vs
Shepherd

193 cm
26
216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Patterson!
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, Drake Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Patterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shepherd.
Shepherd swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Patterson clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson landing knees to the body.
Patterson lands a good knee to the midsection. Shepherd won't want to take too many of those.
Patterson lands a big knee to the head and Shepherd goes down! Patterson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Patterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Kovacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domagoj Kovacic is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kovacic
vs
Paxio

175 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Domagoj Kovacic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Paxio!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kovacic moves into the clinch.
Paxio managing to block the knees to the body from Kovacic.
Kovacic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovacic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kovacic looking to throw knees to the head but Paxio is blocking nicely.
Kovacic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paxio is defending well for now.
Kovacic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paxio is defending well for now.

Kovacic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kovacic drives through and clinches with Paxio against the ropes.
Kovacic missing with knees to the body.
Paxio keeps control of Kovacic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovacic missing with knees to the body.
Kovacic missing with knees to the body.
Kovacic is trying to force a seperation but Paxio has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paxio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kovacic regains guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paxio passes into half guard.
Paxio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kovacic!

Paxio throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kovacic has his hands clasped together but Paxio breaks the hold and Kovacic is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Paxio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Paxio!