EFC I PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hit Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen DMX- We go hard as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hard
vs
Velazquez

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hit Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hard preventing the sweep.
Hard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Hit Hard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Velazquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velazquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hard counters with a body kick.

Hard gets a takedown into half guard.
Velazquez wants to improve his position but Hard is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard is stalling here. Velazquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Velazquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Velazquez just content to control the position.
Hard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ari Velazquez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Velazquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velazquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hard throws a lazy right hand but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velazquez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab.
Velazquez throws a lazy right hand but Hard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velazquez takes a swing at Hard's ribcage but misses.
Velazquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velazquez throws an off balance right hand

and Hard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Velazquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez pulls Hard in close to prevent any damage.
Hard wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Velazquez throws a combination that misses
letting Hard counter with a right hand.
Velazquez misses with a hook
and Hard counters with a one-two to the body.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velazquez.
Hard misses with a head kick.
Velazquez misses with a wild body shot.
Velazquez misses with a left hand
and Hard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Velazquez does it's job there.
Velazquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hard fails to land with a series of punches.
Velazquez throws out a loose jab but Hard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velazquez misses with a double jab

and Hard counters with a shoot takedown. Velazquez fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Velazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hard trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hit Hard just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Velazquez misses.
Velazquez throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut
and Hard counters with a good, hard body kick but Velazquez shrugs it off.
Hard lands a jab-cross combination.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand

and Hard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Velazquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Velazquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hard is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez controlling from mount.
Hard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velazquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hit Hard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Velazquez misses with an uppercut
and Hard counters with a three punch combo that has Velazquez backing up. Velazquez nods at Hard to acknowledge the strikes.
Velazquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velazquez throws an off balance right hand
and Hard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velazquez jabs Hard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velazquez throws an off balance right hand
and Hard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velazquez just misses with a punch to the body.

Hard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velazquez to the ground. Hard is now in Velazquez's guard.
Hard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velazquez pulls Hard in close to his closed guard and prevents Hard from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velazquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velazquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.

Hard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velazquez is holding on to half guard well.
Hard is trying to control. Velazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hit Hard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Velazquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
A lazy left from Hard finds it's target.
Velazquez swings for the body but Hard moves out of range.
Velazquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ari Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velazquez throws a shot from downtown. Hard moves away and avoids it.
Hard moves away from the strike by Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but Hard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velazquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand

and Hard counters with a shoot takedown. Velazquez fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velazquez is pulling down on Hard's head. It's preventing any offense from Hard, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Hit Hard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Velazquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velazquez misses with a combination
and Hard counters with a solid body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a poor cross that misses

and Hard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Velazquez's guard.
Hard wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hit Hard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Velazquez. Those never looked like landing.

Hard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hard avoids the attempt from Velazquez to control.
Hard wants to control the pace but Velazquez is squirming around nicely.
Hit Hard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is looking to get to half guard.
Hit Hard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velazquez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hit Hard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hit Hard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Swarowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jackson
vs
Swarowski

200 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Swarowski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swarowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Swarowski misses.
Swarowski closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Swarowski is looking to reverse the position.
Swarowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Swarowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Swarowski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working Swarowski over with strikes here.
Swarowski wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Swarowski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Swarowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Swarowski wriggling away.
Jackson 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.
Jackson punching from mount but Swarowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Swarowski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swarowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swarowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swarowski is working to get back to half guard.
Swarowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swarowski is trying to stand up.
Swarowski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Jackson has control of Swarowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Swarowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Swarowski bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson tries to control but Swarowski wriggling away.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Swarowski manages to avoid easily.

Jackson working for a submission but Swarowski is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Swarowski tries to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swarowski won't be happy with that.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Swarowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson throwing strikes but Swarowski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Swarowski working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Swarowski there.
Swarowski wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swarowski is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Swarowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Swarowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Swarowski wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swarowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swarowski is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is working Swarowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Swarowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Swarowski prevents Jackson from improving position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Swarowski defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Swarowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson trying to control the position but Swarowski is working away.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Swarowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Swarowski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The referee warns Swarowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Swarowski works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Swarowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swarowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swarowski's guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swarowski's guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swarowski's head.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samuel Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Swarowski has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Swarowski has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swarowski's guard.
Swarowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson trying to control but Swarowski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Swarowski controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Swarowski keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Samuel Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Swarowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swarowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Swarowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Swarowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swarowski counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Swarowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swarowski working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chris Swarowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Swarowski is working for a submission of some sort.

Swarowski is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Swarowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Swarowski's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McPheters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Machida
vs
McPheters

175 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McPheters!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McPheters moves into the clinch.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McPheters as Machida tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McPheters blocks the elbow strike.
McPheters working hard to break the clinch.
McPheters looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McPheters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPheters blocks an elbow strike.
Machida lands an elbow just above McPheters 's eye.

It looks like Chris McPheters has been cut.
Machida stalls.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters is trying to break free.
McPheters can't get the takedown.
McPheters dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida tries to stall but McPheters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McPheters tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPheters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McPheters manages to break the clinch.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McPheters.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for McPheters on that attempt.

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

McPheters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machida did well to prevent McPheters getting side control.
McPheters looks gassed!
McPheters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McPheters.
McPheters stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPheters.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McPheters landing some decent shots from guard.
McPheters wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McPheters wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
McPheters thows a big elbow that misses.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris McPheters hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McPheters tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machida leaves McPheters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McPheters shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPheters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McPheters off to one side.
McPheters shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida lands a high kick!
McPheters throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.

McPheters pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPheters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPheters avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris McPheters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from McPheters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPheters.
McPheters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McPheters.
McPheters is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No luck for McPheters with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McPheters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida throws a nice head kick!
McPheters shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPheters's sensitive parts.
McPheters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPheters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris McPheters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida lands a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPheters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow McPheters down.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chris McPheters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPheters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida throws a front kick that sends McPheters stumbling back into the cage.
McPheters walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.

McPheters gets a clinch.
McPheters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida'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.
McPheters tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machida just leaning against McPheters, taking a breather.
McPheters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McPheters fails to pull guard.
McPheters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machida is stalling here.
McPheters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPheters blocks an elbow strike.
McPheters fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida prevents McPheters from breaking the clinch.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from McPheters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPheters.
Machida controlling the action here for a moment.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPheters.
Machida stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPheters's defenses.
Machida stalling in the clinch but McPheters improves position.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris McPheters's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McPheters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
McPheters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but McPheters persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
Machida lands a head kick. McPheters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McPheters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McPheters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. McPheters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McPheters looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
McPheters dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on McPheters's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McPheters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but McPheters persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks McPheters in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
McPheters blocks the body kick.
McPheters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
McPheters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Lyoto Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McPheters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McPheters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. McPheters takes a step back to recover.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPheters.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McPheters swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machida throws a wild body kick that McPheters sees coming a mile off.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
McPheters closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. McPheters pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. McPheters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida tries to land a front kick but McPheters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
McPheters avoids a kick to the body.
Chris McPheters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPheters.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPheters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

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

Silva
vs
Harrington

178 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington darts in trying to clinch

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Harrington is working away.

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

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrington's head but Harrington avoids it well.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harrington some visible discomfort.
Silva working away.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva wants to control but Harrington is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harrington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Harrington controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harrington dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Silva trying to control the action but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Harrington get back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Harrington shows good takedown defense.
Harrington closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrington's guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Silva is pushing down on Harrington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrington is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.

Silva stands up and beckons Harrington to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harrington wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva won't allow Harrington to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Silva forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to advance position but Harrington won't allow it.
Harrington is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harrington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrington's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Tiago Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Silva stands and steps away. Harrington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harrington closes the distance looking to clinch

so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harrington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Harrington in his guard.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrington is aware though and is defending well.
Harrington stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva controls Harrington momentarily but Harrington frees himself.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harrington has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Harrington manages to pass to side control!
Silva tries to bench press Harrington off him but Harrington keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Harrington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

A head kick misses from Harrington.
Harrington wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses.
Harrington looks to clinch

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Harrington tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Silva!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nihua Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stackstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hua
vs
Stackstein

200 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nihua Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Stackstein!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hua.
Stackstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hua controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nihua Hua just wasn't active enough.
Hua throws a head kick that misses
and Stackstein counters with a straight right hand.
Stackstein with a poor takedown

and Hua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stackstein looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Nihua Hua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stackstein tries to clinch but Hua moves away

and Hua counters with a shoot takedown. Stackstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Hua is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Hua drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stackstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stackstein looking to control but Hua passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackstein wants to get back to full guard.
Hua prevents Stackstein from standing back up.
Hua performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hua closes the distance and pushes Stackstein back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stackstein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hua.
Stackstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Nihua Hua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Stackstein.

Stackstein drags the fight down to the ground.
Stackstein looking to control.

Hua stands and steps away. Stackstein gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gary Stackstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hua throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stackstein counters by moving into the clinch.
Stackstein tries to circle away but Hua has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stackstein with a poor takedown

and Hua counters with a shoot takedown. Stackstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Stackstein working a defensive guard here.
Stackstein wants to get back to his feet but Hua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stackstein wants to hit a switch here but Hua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stackstein there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackstein is working to get back to half guard.
Hua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stackstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Hua has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hua avoids the attempt from Stackstein to control.
Hua content just to control the position here.
Hua seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stackstein for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nihua Hua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hua throws a combination that misses

and Stackstein moves into the clinch.
Stackstein tries to break free but Hua pushes him back against the cage.
Hua trying to stall but Stackstein improves his position.

Stackstein pulls guard effortlessly.
Hua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stackstein is keeping the position for now.

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

Hua stands and steps away. Stackstein gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stackstein tries for a takedown but Hua circles away easily
and Hua counters with a series of strikes. Stackstein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hua tries to clinch

and Stackstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Stackstein just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nihua Hua dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stackstein slips a jab from Hua.
Hua throws a body kick the misses

and Stackstein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hua's guard now.
Hua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stackstein controls the pace.
Stackstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Hua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stackstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Stackstein from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackstein stops Hua from standing up.
Stackstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Hua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Stackstein was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hua digs a good body shot into Stackstein's ribs.
Stackstein fails with the takedown
letting Hua counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackstein has his takedown stuffed

and Hua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stackstein's guard.
Stackstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stackstein wants to get back to his feet but Hua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stackstein looking to control.
Hua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nihua Hua wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hua throws a head kick that misses

and Stackstein counters with a single leg into guard. Hua didn't expect that.
Stackstein throws and elbow that misses. Hua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stackstein's guard. Nice move by Hua!
Hua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nihua Hua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nihua Hua just wasn't active enough.
Stackstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gary Stackstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hua closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stackstein to the mat! Stackstein manages to get full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nihua Hua.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nihua Hua!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Cramor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cullen
vs
Cramor

180 cm
23
201 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Cramor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cramor with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cullen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
Cullen lands a right hand.
A short left from Cullen.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Cullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cullen lands with a light punch inside.
Cramor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cullen.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Cramor 's eye.

It looks like Andrew Cramor has been cut.
Cullen is leaning against Cramor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cramor looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen lands an uppercut.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cullen - that landed with a thud.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cullen lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen pushes Cramor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Cullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cramor.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Cullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cullen scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cullen.
Cramor looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cullen landing knees to the head.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Cramor in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Cullen lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
Nice body punch from Cullen.
Cullen digs a right hand into Cramor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cramor's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cullen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramor looking for a takedown.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Cramor in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cullen crunches a lovely knee into Cramor's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
Cullen is working Cramor over against the cage.
Cullen lands a knee to the head.
Cullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Cramor.
Cullen lands an uppercut.
Cramor trying to control the position but instead, Cullen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cramor into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cullen.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cramor stalling in the clinch but Cullen improves position.
Cullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Cramor shrugs off.
Cramor looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Cramor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cramor closes the distance and clinches.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Richard Cullen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cullen.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cramor can do to turn this around?
Cramor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cullen lands a nice uppercut.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Cramor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cullen presses Cramor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cramor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cullen landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Cullen lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
A short right from Cullen.
Cullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen gets through Cramor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cullen pushes Cramor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen presses Cramor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cullen scores with a shot to the side of Cramor's head.
Cullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Cullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen lands an uppercut.
Cullen lands a left hand.
Cramor wants a takedown.
Cramor takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cramor tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Cullen.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Cramor takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Cramor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cullen is keeping busy.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cullen.
Cullen scores with a shot to the side of Cramor's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cullen.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
Cullen crunches a lovely knee into Cramor's ribcage.
Cramor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cullen is keeping busy.
Cramor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cullen cracks Cramor with a nice body shot.
Cullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Cullen.
A hook to the body from Cullen.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cramor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cullen.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen digs a right hand into Cramor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cramor's gas tank.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cramor's defenses.
Cramor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cullen controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Cullen.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cullen lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen lands a nice uppercut.
Cullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Cramor in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cramor looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cullen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Cramor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cramor with a poor takedown
and Cullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cramor misses with a takedown
and Cullen counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Cullen both land. Nice combination.

Cramor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cramor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Cramor.
A short left from Cullen.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Cramor in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen pushes Cramor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cullen scores with a shot to the side of Cramor's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Cullen.
Cullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cullen lands a nice elbow.
Cullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cullen.
Cullen landing knees to the body.
Cullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cramor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cullen digs a right hand underneath Cramor's ribcage. Cramor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cullen throws an elbow but misses.
Cullen lands a shot to the body.
Cramor blocks an uppercut.
Cullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Cullen misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Cramor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
Cullen scores with a shot to the side of Cramor's head.
Cullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cramors head.
Cullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cramor stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cullen.
Cullen tries a body shot but Cramor blocks it.
Cramor dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.
Cullen lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cullen as Cramor tries to tie him up.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cramor looking to slow down the pace here.
Cullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cullen.
Cramor is trying to stall.
Cullen throws a head punch that misses.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cramor's defenses.
Cramor managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Cullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Cramor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cramor avoids it.
Andrew Cramor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cullen gets through Cramor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cramor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Cullen fails to land.
Cullen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cramor backwards.
Cullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cramor.
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
Cramor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cullen gets through Cramor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cramor.
Cullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richard Cullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Cullen.
Cramor misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cullen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cullen!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Fleckson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew Davidson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fleckson
vs
Davidson

174 cm
26
219 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Fleckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Davidson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws a quick inside leg kick.

Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.

Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson lands the left hand.
Fleckson misses with a takedown attempt
and Davidson counters with an outside leg kick.
Fleckson avoids the head kick by Davidson.

A head kick lands from Davidson that sends Fleckson to the canvas. Fleckson tries to scramble back to his feet but Davidson brings him back down into side control.

Fleckson is rocked!

It looks like Steven Fleckson has been cut.
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!

Davidson decides to stand back up. Davidson steps back and let's Fleckson get back to his feet.
Oh Fleckson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleckson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davidson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fleckson seems to have got his legs back now.
Steven Fleckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleckson is breathing heavily.
Davidson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Fleckson crumples to the floor! Davidson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mathew Davidson!