BHV 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki comes into the arena with Entrance blaring out of the sound system. Vladimir Albright will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bicki
vs
Albright

179 cm
20
168 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

176 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 7 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Albright!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Albright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Albright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bicki working a defensive guard here.

Albright content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bicki has locked up a guillotine! Bicki's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Albright is holding on here and Bicki must be using up a lot of energy. Albright has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bicki gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michal Bicki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Simek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Simo Silmu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silmu
vs
Simek

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simo Silmu!
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, Mike Simek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Silmu as Simek shoots in.
Simek looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Silmu scores with a takedown into Simek's guard.
Silmu throwing strikes from guard but Simek blocks nicely.
Simek keeping moving, preventing Silmu from controlling successfully.

Simek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silmu passes into side control.
Simek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Simek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silmu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simek tries to buck Silmu off but Silmu is having none of it.
Simek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silmu is controlling him well.
Simek is not content to let Silmu control the position.
Silmu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

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

Silmu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Silmu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Silmu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silmu wants to control but Simek is keeping him busy.
Simek tries to improve position but can't.

Silmu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simek pushes Silmu off looking to stand but Silmu dives back in and keeps control.
Simek should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Simek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Simek wants to control but Silmu is keeping busy.
Silmu stalling.
Silmu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silmu seems to be looking for submissions.
Simek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simek looks like he's trying to stand up.

Simek actively working from the bottom here.
Silmu is trying to control the action in half guard but Simek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silmu thows a huge punch but Simek dodges it nicely.
Simek tries to get to full guard but Silmu has control of the leg.
Simek looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Silmu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simek wants to get back to his feet.

Silmu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simek is just riding it out for now. Silmu eventually gives up the hold.
Silmu prevents Simek from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silmu wants to pass the guard but Simek is defending well.
Simek is trying to get back to full guard.
Silmu is trying to control the action in half guard but Simek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silmu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silmu is trying to control the action in half guard but Simek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simek wants to control but Silmu is keeping busy.

Simek manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silmu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silmu is in Simek's guard.
Silmu stops Simek from standing up.

Silmu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silmu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simek wants to stand but Silmu is controlling the position.

Simek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silmu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silmu preventing the sweep.

Simek uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Simek misses with a straight right.

Silmu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simek quickly recovers to half guard.
Silmu wants to control but Simek is keeping him busy.
Simek is trying to stand up here but Silmu is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simek tries to get to full guard but Silmu has control of the leg.
Silmu stalling away here and it's allowed Simek to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simek wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silmu is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silmu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simek's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simek is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silmu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Simek!
Silmu won't let Simek get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Simek tries to hold on but Silmu postures up.
Simek blocking the ground and pound.
Silmu wants to control the pace but Simek is squirming around nicely.
Simek is trying to stand.
Silmu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silmu avoids the attempt from Simek to control.

Silmu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simek has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simek tries to buck Silmu off but he can't manage it.
Simek is desperately trying to improve his position but Silmu has a good base and remains in mount.

Silmu wants to finish this one by submission but Simek is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silmu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silmu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simek is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Simek is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silmu won't let Simek get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Silmu looking to secure an arm triangle but Simek defends it well.
Silmu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Simek really wants to buck Silmu off and get back to his feet.
Simek working to try and regain half guard.
Simek blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silmu.
Simek is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silmu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simek can't escape the position.
Silmu punching from mount but Simek doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Simek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simek wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silmu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simek has worked his arm free - good work by Simek!
Silmu avoids the strikes from the bottom by Simek.
Simek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silmu.
Simek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silmu is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Silmu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silmu 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Silmu!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Balboa
vs
Griffin

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin leaves Balboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Griffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Parker Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Griffin is predictable there
and Balboa counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Balboa to acknowledge the strikes.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Good shot there by Griffin.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Balboa misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Balboa's defenses.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Balboa's defenses.
Balboa looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Balboa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Balboa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Balboa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Balboa misses with a knee strike.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balboa looking to throw knees to the head but Griffin is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffin.
A left lands for Griffin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffin.
Balboa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balboa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balboa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.
Griffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffin scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffin tries a low kick but Balboa avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balboa in his tracks.

Griffin rushes Balboa and presses him up against the ropes.
Balboa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balboa or not.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffin gets through Balboa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin presses Balboa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Griffin.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Griffin.
Griffin works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.

Balboa is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Balboa blocks the low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A leg kick checked by Balboa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Griffin works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
Griffin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Balboa's ribs.
Parker Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balboa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body. Balboa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balboa takes one on the button.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four 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!
Balboa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Griffin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Balboa moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balboa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin connects with a body shot that sends Balboa's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Griffin lands a really nice looking cross but Balboa seems unphased.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
Griffin jabs at Balboa's body.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balboa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Balboa checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffin connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balboa at a distance.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Balboa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffin scores with a shot to the body.
Balboa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffin lunges at Balboa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balboa's hand.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffin.
Griffin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balboa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Griffin.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin digs a good body shot into Balboa's ribs.
Griffin connects with a jab.
Balboa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balboa scrambles back to his feet.
Balboa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Griffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Balboa.
Parker Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Griffin tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Griffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tashiro Mangara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane MacLain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mangara
vs
MacLain

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tashiro Mangara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain misses with a takedown attempt

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

Mangara gets to his feet. MacLain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mangara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLain was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangara.
Mangara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangara as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by MacLain or perhaps it was just good defense by Mangara which made him look bad.
Tashiro Mangara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacLain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangara.
Mangara fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangara leaves MacLain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLain shoots in and drives through. Mangara sprawls well.
MacLain shoots in looking for a takedown. Mangara tries to sprawl out of it but MacLain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mangara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacLain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mangara pinned against the ropes. Mangara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mangara swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangara shoots in for a takedown but MacLain shows good takedown defense.
Mangara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mangara.

It looks like Shane MacLain has been cut.
Mangara blocks a head kick by MacLain.
MacLain wants to clinch but Mangara slips to the side

and Mangara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangara is defending well for now.
Mangara wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mangara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangara shoots in for a takedown but MacLain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mangara connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacLain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangara avoids it really well and circles away.
Mangara clobbers MacLain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mangara drops MacLain with a naaaaasty hook - MacLain is in real trouble here! Mangara dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tashiro Mangara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Snow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Atreyu - Gallows. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Snow
vs
Chen

177 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Snow!
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, Shaunn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow fails with the takedown.
Snow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen sizes up Snow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Chen.
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Snow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Snow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Chen drops Snow with a beautiful combination! Snow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chen is looking for the KO!
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Snow out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaunn Chen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raigor Stonehoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stonehoof
vs
Patterson

190 cm
26
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
27
216 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raigor Stonehoof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonehoof with a poor takedown

and Patterson counters with a head kick that drops Stonehoof to the mat! Stonehoof scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Stonehoof is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonehoof blocks a head kick by Patterson.
Oh Stonehoof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Stonehoof avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson and Stonehoof are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Patterson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Stonehoof into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Patterson knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donald Patterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Sagajew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagajew has chosen Clouds of War as his entrance music. Ruslan Sagajew will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dredd
vs
Sagajew

190 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Sagajew!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dredd closes the distance and pushes Sagajew back into the ropes.
Dredd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dredd is trying to break free.

Dredd tightens his grip and picks Sagajew up, before dumping him to the ground. Sagajew manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sagajew trying to control the position.
Sagajew keeping moving, preventing Dredd from controlling successfully.
Dredd is looking to advance position but Sagajew has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sagajew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagajew content just to control the position here.
Sagajew avoids the attempt from Dredd to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Sagajew's attempts to control the action.
Dredd wants to control but Sagajew is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dredd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sagajew is fending him off so far but Dredd persists. Nope, Sagajew circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sagajew tries to avoid it but Dredd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sagajew to the ground. Sagajew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dredd clinches.

Dredd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagajew keeps working.
Dredd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sagajew wants to get back to his feet.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Sagajew is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Dredd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagajew fails to land with a series of punches.

Dredd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sagajew looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd is nestled in close to Sagajew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sagajew is refusing to be controlled, as Dredd sits in half guard.
Sagajew won't allow Dredd to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagajew is not content to let Dredd control the position.
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.
Sagajew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dredd scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Dredd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sagajew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dredd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagajew dips to his left and cracks Dredd with an uppercut!
Sagajew lands with a right hand.
Dredd misses with a head kick.
Sagajew lands a nice hook to Dredd's body. Dredd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dredd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sagajew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sagajew checks a leg kick nicely.

Dredd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sagajew, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dredd wants a takedown but no success here.
Sagajew has had enough of the clinch but Dredd keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Sagajew's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dredd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dredd is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagajew is defending well.
Sagajew is looking to regain half guard here but Dredd keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd scoring with punches and elbows.
Dredd working the ground and pound.

Dredd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dredd lands a few punches from side control.
Sagajew is breathing heavily.

Dredd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sagajew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sagajew is avoiding damage well.
Sagajew avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dredd.
Dredd working the head and body with strikes.
Dredd trying to control the position but Sagajew is working away.
Dredd misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagajew stops Dredd from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagajew dodges the ground and pound from Dredd.
Check out the look on Dredd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dredd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dredd throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagajew keeps working.
Dredd lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sagajew down.
Dredd remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sagajew managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dredd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagajew wants to control but Dredd postures up.
An elbow from Dredd crashes against the mat.
Tony Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dredd working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Sagajew taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dredd lands some shots froms side control.
Dredd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sagajew's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dredd wants to control but Sagajew is keeping him busy.
Sagajew is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dredd connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Dredd 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!

Dredd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sagajew pinned against the ropes. Sagajew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sagajew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dredd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dredd shoots in looking for a takedown but Sagajew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dredd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sagajew tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagajew can do to turn this around?

Dredd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sagajew to the ground. Dredd is now in Sagajew's guard.
Dredd tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagajew is retaining full guard.

Dredd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sagajew dives on top into guard.
Dredd wants to stand but Sagajew is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sagajew stands up from Dredd's guard - Sagajew perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sagajew tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Sagajew lands with a good body shot.
Tony Dredd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dredd moves in looking to clinch but Sagajew pushes him off.
Sagajew throws a shot to the body.
Sagajew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dredd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dredd clinches with his opponent.

Dredd jumps into guard, dragging Sagajew to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagajew preventing the sweep.
Sagajew wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sagajew stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dredd is defended easily by Sagajew.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagajew scores with a one two! Dredd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagajew tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Sagajew tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagajew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony Dredd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagajew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dredd tries to clinch but Sagajew moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Sagajew.
Sagajew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dredd as he avoids it easily.
Sagajew missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Dredd moves into the clinch.

Dredd has Sagajew pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dredd pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Sagajew tumbling to the mat - Dredd dives into Sagajew's guard.
Dredd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagajew is keeping the position for now.
Ruslan Sagajew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throwing strikes but missing.
Dredd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sagajew on the ground.
Dredd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagajew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dredd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dredd pushes down on Sagajew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tony Dredd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sagajew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dredd pulls his head out easily.

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 Tony Dredd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dredd, 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Dredd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

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

Jefferson
vs
Paxio

225 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Global MMA Gear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Paxio!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson circles away.
Paxio moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.

Paxio moves into the clinch successfully.
Jefferson trying to stall but Paxio improves his position.
Jefferson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Paxio is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Maybe Jefferson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Paxio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jefferson's efforts to push away.
Paxio has Jefferson pressed against the ropes, preventing Jefferson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paxio looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch.

Paxio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paxio wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Jefferson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paxio trying to control the position here.
Jefferson controlling from the top position.
Paxio is pulling down on Jefferson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jefferson, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Jefferson just wasn't active enough.

Paxio closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Jefferson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jefferson trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxio avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Jefferson is trying to maintain a safe position but Paxio gets an underhook and turns Jefferson into the ropes.
Paxio wants a takedown but no success here.
John Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Paxio.
Jefferson is looking to control Paxio's arms but Paxio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jefferson has his back to the ropes.

Paxio has hold of one of Jefferson's legs. Jefferson is fighting the takedown attempt but Paxio gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Paxio 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paxio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jefferson's guard.
Paxio wants to free his trapped foot but Jefferson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson won't allow Paxio to pass to mount.

Paxio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jefferson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paxio moves into full mount! Jefferson won't be happy about that!
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.
Paxio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paxio on the ground.

Paxio looking to secure an arm triangle but Jefferson defends it well.

Paxio has control of Jefferson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jefferson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Paxio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jefferson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paxio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Paxio working for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson is in no mood to give up.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Paxio looking to isolate an arm here. Jefferson doesn't see it coming and as Paxio extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Paxio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Paxio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward's entrance music is Tap Out. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ward
vs
Sakuraba

185 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
186 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Sakuraba.
Ward shoots and misses
and Sakuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sakuraba counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sakuraba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakuraba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sakuraba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakuraba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Sakuraba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakuraba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sakuraba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakuraba.
A short body shot lands from Sakuraba as the two fighters clinch.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakuraba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sakuraba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ward tries to pull guard but Sakuraba holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ward drops back down to his feet.
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.

Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Ward is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ward hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazushi Sakuraba!