GAMMA #7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Claremont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stevens
vs
Claremont

196 cm
20
287 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Claremont!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Claremont decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Claremont is controlling well.
Stevens is refusing to be controlled, as Claremont sits in half guard.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Claremont is controlling well.
Claremont drops an elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevens tries to get out of the position.
Claremont is keen to just control but Stevens is a slippery customer.
Claremont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claremont trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Claremont slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
Stevens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stevens trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Claremont manages to pass to mount!
Claremont wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.
Stevens is desperately trying to improve his position but Claremont has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont with shots to the head and body - Stevens looks very uncomfortable down there.

Stevens is rocked!
Claremont landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Claremont is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Claremont.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Claremont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Claremont unloading with bombs!
Claremont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stevens hang on?
Claremont scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Claremont quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Claremont but it's paid off an Stevens is forced to tap! Nice work by Claremont.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Claremont!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Koussevitzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dax MaCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Koussevitzky
vs
MaCauley

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirill Koussevitzky!
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, Dax MaCauley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaCauley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MaCauley.

MaCauley rushes Koussevitzky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MaCauley keeps control of Koussevitzky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koussevitzky scores with a shot to the side of MaCauley's head.
MaCauley is trying to break free.
MaCauley prevents Koussevitzky from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from MaCauley.
MaCauley is trying to break free.
Koussevitzky can't break the clinch.

Koussevitzky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Koussevitzky gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Koussevitzky fails to land.

MaCauley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koussevitzky cracks MaCauley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koussevitzky moves in looking to clinch but MaCauley pushes him off.

MaCauley moves into the clinch.
Koussevitzky lands with a light punch inside.

Koussevitzky breaks the clinch.

Koussevitzky takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
MaCauley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koussevitzky has him pressed against the cage.

MaCauley manages to break the clinch.
MaCauley throws a series of strikes that have Koussevitzky backpedaling.
Koussevitzky darts in trying to clinch

and MaCauley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MaCauley.
Koussevitzky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MaCauley has had enough of the clinch but Koussevitzky keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MaCauley breaks from the clinch.

Koussevitzky has managed to clinch.

MaCauley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MaCauley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koussevitzky lunges at MaCauley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MaCauley's hand.
Koussevitzky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koussevitzky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koussevitzky swinging wilding here.

MaCauley has managed to clinch.
Koussevitzky lands a right hand that snaps the head of MaCauley backwards.

Koussevitzky breaks from the clinch.
MaCauley tries to clinch but Koussevitzky is having none of it.
Koussevitzky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koussevitzky scores with a shot to the body.
Koussevitzky's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Koussevitzky duly obliges.

MaCauley is rocked!
MaCauley wants to clinch.
MaCauley is still on wobbly legs! Can Koussevitzky finish him?

Koussevitzky forces MaCauley back against the cage and clinches.
MaCauley seems to have recovered his senses.
MaCauley blocking some punches.
Koussevitzky wants to get back to striking at distance but MaCauley won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MaCauley breaks from the clinch.
Koussevitzky tries to clinch but MaCauley moves away
and MaCauley counters with a slapping leg kick.
MaCauley cracks the inside of Koussevitzky's front leg.
Koussevitzky is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Koussevitzky moves into the clinch.
MaCauley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koussevitzky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MaCauley cracks Koussevitzky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koussevitzky throws a series of punches but MaCauley moves out of range.
Koussevitzky lands an overhand right.
Koussevitzky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MaCauley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koussevitzky misses with a hook to the body

and MaCauley counters by clinching up.
MaCauley crunches a lovely knee into Koussevitzky's ribcage.

MaCauley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koussevitzky scores with a shot to the body.
MaCauley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koussevitzky wants to clinch.
MaCauley tries to score with a low kick but Koussevitzky moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koussevitzky lands a jab to MaCauley's midsection.
Koussevitzky keeps the fight on the outside.
MaCauley swats away the attempt to clinch by Koussevitzky.
MaCauley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koussevitzky checks it well.
MaCauley misses with a two punch combination.
Koussevitzky tries to close the distance and clinch but MaCauley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koussevitzky scores with a nice strike.

MaCauley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koussevitzky sprawls well initially but MaCauley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MaCauley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Koussevitzky works to full guard.

MaCauley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MaCauley is looking to clinch.

MaCauley instigates a clinch.

MaCauley breaks from the clinch.
MaCauley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koussevitzky. That did some damage!
Koussevitzky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koussevitzky takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koussevitzky fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaCauley throws a nice looking combination but Koussevitzky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koussevitzky looks to clinch

and MaCauley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Koussevitzky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koussevitzky throws a right and a left that MaCauley avoids nicely.

Koussevitzky clinches.

Koussevitzky breaks from the clinch.
Koussevitzky keeps the fight on the outside.
Koussevitzky circles away from the clinch attempt.
MaCauley throws a nice looking combination but Koussevitzky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koussevitzky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

MaCauley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koussevitzky, pushing him back against the cage.
Koussevitzky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koussevitzky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MaCauley connects with a knee to the head.

Koussevitzky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koussevitzky tries to clinch but MaCauley moves out of range.
Koussevitzky tries to clinch up but MaCauley circles away and keeps his distance.
Koussevitzky lands with a big left! MaCauley is wobbled badly! Koussevitzky comes in with a flurry of punches and drops MaCauley to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kirill Koussevitzky!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geroge Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Astra
vs
Constanza

178 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Astra!
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, Geroge Constanza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Astra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Constanza is not content to let Astra control the position.
Astra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Astra trying to control from half guard but Constanza is working away.
Astra is looking to advance position but Constanza won't allow it.
Constanza is trying to get back to full guard.
Constanza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Astra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Astra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Astra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Constanza is looking to reverse the position.
Astra trying to control the action but Constanza is working from the bottom.

Astra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Constanza tries to improve position but can't.
Astra could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Astra.
Astra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Constanza is avoiding damage well.
Constanza is looking for a sweep.

Astra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Constanza, who protects the arm well.
Astra is breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Constanza swinging wilding here.
Constanza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Constanza misses with a low kick.

Astra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Constanza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Astra is controlling him well.
Constanza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Constanza is pressing down on Astra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Constanza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Astra manages to get himself to full guard.
Constanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Astra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Astra has a closed guard, preventing Constanza from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Constanza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Constanza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astra is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astra is trying to control the position but Constanza postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constanza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Astra struggling a bit here.
Astra is trying to get back to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Astra scores with a jab to the head.

Astra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Astra chips away with some ground and pound.
Astra wants to control from the top but Constanza keeps moving.

Astra 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.
Constanza keeping full guard, as Astra tries to pass.
Astra wants to control from the top but Constanza keeps moving.
Astra stops Constanza from standing up.
Astra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Astra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Constanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra stopping the sweep attempt from Constanza.
Astra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constanza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Astra!
Astra tries to reverse the position but Constanza maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Astra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Constanza.
Astra holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Constanza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Astra regains half guard.

Astra pushes Constanza off and gets back to his feet.
Astra throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Astra.
Constanza tries to land a leg kick but Astra saw it coming and moves away.
Constanza scores with a leg kick.
Astra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Constanza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Constanza but Constanza pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constanza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Astra looks to land a left hand but Constanza moved out of range nicely.
Astra misses with an attempted mid kick.

Astra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Constanza's guard.
Astra working some strikes from top position.
Astra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Astra advances position into side control!

Astra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Astra sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Constanza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Constanza gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Astra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Constanza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Constanza can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Constanza is looking to score with low kicks.

Astra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Constanza wants to get back to full guard.
Constanza manages to get to full guard.
Astra wants to pass the guard but Constanza is keeping the position.
Astra trying to control but Constanza is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Constanza is on top in guard.
Constanza thows a big elbow that misses.
Constanza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Constanza throws a strike aimed at the side of Astra's head but Astra avoids it well.
Astra sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Constanza is pressing down on Astra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Astra is holding on for now.
Constanza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Astra is trying to get back to full guard.
Constanza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Astra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Astra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Constanza!

Astra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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

Constanza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Astra.
Astra lands a heavy elbow.

Astra is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Constanza is surviving well by controlling Astra's body position as best he can.
Astra throwing strikes here but Constanza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constanza can't escape the position.
Constanza regains half guard.
Astra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Constanza moves into full guard.

Astra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Astra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Astra passes into half guard.

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

Astra is looking for a kimura here.
Astra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Constanza won't allow Astra to pass to mount.

Astra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Constanza is just riding it out for now. Astra eventually gives up the hold.
Constanza is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza is looking to escape.
Astra wants to pass the guard but Constanza is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Astra shoots in and bounces Constanza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Astra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Astra gets to his feet. Constanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Constanza 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.

Constanza gets caught flat footed, as Astra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Astra looking to pass the guard.
Constanza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astra is one step ahead there.
Astra works over Constanza with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constanza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Astra won't allow Constanza to sweep him here.
Astra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Constanza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Astra's best efforts.

Astra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Constanza defends it well.
Constanza tries to get to full guard but Astra has control of the leg.
Constanza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Astra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Astra's back!
Constanza struggling to land strikes to the head as Astra covers up.
Constanza looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Even with his hooks in, Constanza manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Astra has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Constanza.
Astra turns into Constanza and is now in his guard.
Constanza wants to sweep here but Astra controlling him for the moment.
Astra working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Astra 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Constanza misses with a leg kick.
Astra checks the leg kick nicely there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Astra.

Astra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Constanza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Constanza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Constanza striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Astra cracks Constanza with a big elbow.
Constanza tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Constanza sneaks back into half guard.
Astra wants to pass the guard but Constanza is defending well.
Constanza is in trouble now - Astra has advanced to mount!
Constanza can't escape the position.
Al Astra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constanza is squirming around, avoiding Astra's attempts to control the action.
Constanza tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza is trying to stand up.
Astra moves to the back position.
Astra scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Constanza is looking for a way out.
Constanza breaks Astra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Constanza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Astra has his feet on Constanza's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Astra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Constanza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Constanza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Astra landing a few strikes.
Constanza misses with a strike from the bottom.
Constanza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Constanza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Astra won't allow Constanza to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constanza wants to stand and escape but Astra is having none of it.
Constanza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Constanza trying to strike off his back.
Astra stopping the sweep attempt from Constanza.
Astra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Constanza's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Constanza throws out a leg kick but Astra moves out of range and Constanza only half commits.

Constanza gets caught flat footed, as Astra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Constanza throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Astra forces his way into half guard.
Astra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Constanza!

Astra stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
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!

Astra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Astra wants to pass to mount but Constanza is defending the position.
Constanza is looking to escape.
Astra wants to take a breather but Constanza is having none of it.
Constanza is trying to stand up here but Astra is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza missing with punches from the bottom.
Constanza is pressing down on Astra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Astra wants to pass the guard but Constanza is keeping the position.
Constanza tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constanza is looking to clinch but Astra is avoiding it.
No joy there for Astra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Constanza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Astra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constanza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Constanza throws a right hand that Astra ducks under and follows up with a left that Astra also avoids with ease.
Al Astra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Astra.
Astra's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Astra duly obliges.

Astra moves into the clinch.
Constanza tries for a takedown. No joy.

Astra drags the fight down to the ground.
Constanza wanted to stand there but Astra had control of the position.
Astra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Astra looking for a triangle here. Constanza is fighting it but it looks tight! Astra pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Constanza is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Al Astra!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doadi Rafi Meldir (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!

Dawg
vs
Rafi Meldir

185 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dawg!
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, Doadi Rafi Meldir!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg closes the distance and clinches up with Meldir, looking for a takedown. Dawg pushes Meldir against the cage but Meldir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawg keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawg checks a low kick from Meldir.

Dawg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Meldir breaks the clinch.
Meldir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dawg misses with a two punch combination.
Doadi Rafi Meldir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawg throws a one two combo.

Meldir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meldir trying to control but Dawg is working from the bottom.
Dawg wants to sweep but no luck.

Meldir gets to his feet - Dawg follows without any prompting.
Meldir lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Jim Dawg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meldir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Meldir closes the distance and clinches.

Meldir gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dawg regains guard.
Meldir postures up.
Meldir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir lands a couple of elbows.
Dawg working a defensive guard here.

Meldir gets to his feet. Dawg looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Meldir is looking to land body kicks.

Dawg has closed the distance and engaged Meldir in a clinch.
Dawg throws an elbow but it misses.
Meldir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meldir lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meldir can't break the clinch.
Meldir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Meldir.

Meldir has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dawg is trying to keep an underhook but Meldir manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Meldir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meldir looks gassed!
Dawg gets full guard.
Dawg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meldir is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meldir wanted to stand there but Dawg had control of the position.
Meldir postures up.
Dawg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Meldir wants to control but Dawg is having none of it.

Dawg is working for a guillotine from mount but Meldir frees his head quite easily.
Dawg wants to control the pace but Meldir is squirming around nicely.
Meldir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meldir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meldir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meldir manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Meldir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawg wants to pass to mount but Meldir is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meldir tries to get to full guard but Dawg has control of the leg.
Dawg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Meldir is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meldir trying to control from the bottom.
Meldir keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Meldir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawg tries to free his leg and advance position but Meldir is retaining full guard.
Meldir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Meldir looking for a guillotine here but Dawg defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meldir pulls Dawg in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doadi Rafi Meldir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Dawg's cut.
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.

Meldir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Meldir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dawg wants to get back to full guard but Meldir has passed into side control.
Dawg can't escape the position.
Meldir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Meldir looking to control but Dawg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Meldir jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dawg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Meldir working the ground and pound from side control.

Meldir stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir gets back to full guard.
Meldir controlling Dawg's posture.
Dawg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meldir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawg trying to control the position from guard on top but Meldir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawg passes Meldir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Doadi Rafi Meldir has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawg slips a nice elbow through Meldir's hands, connecting with Meldir's forehead.
Dawg slows the pace down in half guard.
Dawg is trying to control the action in half guard but Meldir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dawg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meldir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dawg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meldir's face.
Dawg tries to control but Meldir wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meldir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jim Dawg just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Dawg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dawg trying to control the action but Meldir is working from the bottom.
Dawg trying to control from Meldir's half guard. Meldir has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Meldir wants to stand but Dawg is controlling the position.
Dawg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meldir is proving hard to escape from.
Meldir controlling Dawg's posture.
Meldir wants to stand up but Dawg is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meldir is keeping the position for now.
Meldir looking for a sweep. Not yet Meldir, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Meldir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Meldir punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dawg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dawg is staying active underneath Meldir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meldir is working away from the top position though.
Dawg manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dawg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dawg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doadi Rafi Meldir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Dawg's cut.
That's time! Dawg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jab by Meldir.
Dawg throws a head kick that misses.
Meldir misses with a takedown attempt

and Dawg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meldir's guard.
Meldir keeping moving, preventing Dawg from controlling successfully.

Meldir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawg trying to control the position from guard on top but Meldir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meldir is on top in guard.
Dawg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meldir!
Dawg looking to control but Meldir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir is trying to escape the mount.
Dawg trying to control but Meldir is having none of it.
Meldir is looking to improve his position but Dawg isn't that keen on the idea.
Dawg punching from mount but Meldir doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Meldir wants to hold on but Dawg pushes him away.
Dawg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dawg landing punches.

That's two 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.
Meldir wants to control but Dawg is having none of it.
Meldir is trying desperately to improve position.
Meldir manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Meldir trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meldir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meldir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawg is controlling him.

Meldir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dawg trying to control but Meldir is working from the bottom.
Meldir wants to get back to his feet but Dawg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dawg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meldir is pushing Dawg's head away, looking to escape. Dawg manages to hold on to the position though.

Dawg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Meldir to his feet.
Dawg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meldir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meldir throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dawg counters with a three punch combo that has Meldir backing up. Meldir nods at Dawg to acknowledge the strikes.
Meldir tries to clinch

and Dawg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dawg is tying to control. Meldir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meldir gets back to full guard.
Meldir punching from the bottom.
Dawg stays in close to Meldir's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meldir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawg trying to control the position from guard on top but Meldir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meldir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meldir is on top in guard.
Dawg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meldir is one step ahead there.
Meldir tries to stand but Dawg is controlling from the bottom.
Dawg controlling Meldir's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Dawg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meldir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Dawg!

C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stratos Papaioannou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Laeskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laeskinen has chosen Japanische Kampfhörspiele - Verrat Am Metal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Papaioannou
vs
Laeskinen

188 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stratos Papaioannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Laeskinen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laeskinen thuds his shin into the meat of Papaioannou's side.
Laeskinen tries to score with a low kick but Papaioannou moves his leg out of the way.
Laeskinen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Papaioannou.
Laeskinen is looking to chop away at Papaioannou's legs.
Laeskinen shoots for a takedown but Papaioannou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Papaioannou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laeskinen tries to bum rush Papaioannou with a series of wild strikes but Papaioannou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papaioannou checks a low kick from Laeskinen.
Laeskinen throws a head kick but Papaioannou moves out of range.
Laeskinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laeskinen throws a shot from downtown. Papaioannou moves away and avoids it.
Papaioannou slips a jab from Laeskinen.
Laeskinen throws a leg kick but Papaioannou moved away.
Papaioannou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laeskinen.
Laeskinen misses with a double jab.
Laeskinen throws a push kick but Papaioannou slaps the foot to one side.

Papaioannou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Laeskinen!
Laeskinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Laeskinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laeskinen looks gassed!
Papaioannou scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laeskinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Papaioannou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Papaioannou.

Laeskinen is rocked!
Papaioannou drops an elbow to the side of Laeskinen's head.
Laeskinen is still in real trouble! Can Papaioannou finish him?
Papaioannou works his way into side control.
Papaioannou working the head and body with strikes.
Laeskinen is looking for a sweep.
Laeskinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Papaioannou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Laeskinen!
Laeskinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laeskinen taking shots to the head.
Papaioannou lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Papaioannou.
Laeskinen tries to reverse the position but Papaioannou maintains control.
Laeskinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioannou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laeskinen's face.
Laeskinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Laeskinen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Papaioannou pulls his head out easily.
Papaioannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Laeskinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Laeskinen tries to get to full guard but Papaioannou has control of the leg.
Laeskinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laeskinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laeskinen, not yet.

Laeskinen is looking for a triangle but Papaioannou pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Papaioannou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioannou stopping the sweep attempt from Laeskinen.

Laeskinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Papaioannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Laeskinen actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papaioannou passes to side control.
Laeskinen tries to improve position but can't.
Laeskinen regains half guard.
Laeskinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laeskinen.

Laeskinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papaioannou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papaioannou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laeskinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laeskinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Papaioannou's best efforts.
Laeskinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papaioannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papaioannou's back!
Laeskinen gets his hands free as Papaioannou looks to control.

Papaioannou is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Papaioannou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laeskinen's guard. Nice work there by Papaioannou.
Laeskinen lands some strikes from the bottom.

Laeskinen has his foot on Papaioannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papaioannou works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papaioannou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papaioannou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Papaioannou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Papaioannou working some strikes from top position.
Laeskinen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papaioannou.
Pekka Laeskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Laeskinen as Papaioannou shoots in.
Papaioannou shoots in looking for a takedown. Laeskinen tries to sprawl out of it but Papaioannou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laeskinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stratos Papaioannou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papaioannou doesn't manage to clinch there - Laeskinen circles away.
Laeskinen stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papaioannou.
Papaioannou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laeskinen as he jumps to the side.
Stratos Papaioannou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papaioannou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laeskinen circles away.
Papaioannou tries to clinch up.
Papaioannou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laeskinen as he jumps to the side.
Papaioannou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Papaioannou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laeskinen swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Papaioannou shoots in looking for a takedown. Laeskinen tries to sprawl out of it but Papaioannou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laeskinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laeskinen moves out of range as Papaioannou strikes.
Papaioannou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laeskinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laeskinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioannou blocks a head kick by Laeskinen.
Laeskinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laeskinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laeskinen misses the shot to the body.

Papaioannou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Laeskinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papaioannou is one step ahead there.
Papaioannou is in close to Laeskinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Papaioannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laeskinen is keeping the position for now.
Papaioannou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Laeskinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papaioannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Laeskinen looking for a guillotine here but Papaioannou defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioannou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Laeskinen looking for a guillotine here but Papaioannou defends easily.

Laeskinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laeskinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laeskinen, not yet.

Laeskinen looking for a guillotine here but Papaioannou defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioannou chips away with some ground and pound.
Papaioannou advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laeskinen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Papaioannou pulls his head out easily.
Laeskinen taking some punishment here, with Papaioannou in his half guard.

Laeskinen looking for submissions off his back.
Laeskinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Papaioannou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Laeskinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papaioannou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papaioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laeskinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Laeskinen has his foot on Papaioannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papaioannou works his way back into a safe position though.

Laeskinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papaioannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laeskinen keeping moving, preventing Papaioannou from controlling successfully.
Stratos Papaioannou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Laeskinen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Papaioannou is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Laeskinen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Papaioannou's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioannou tries to roll but Laeskinen sticks to his back.

Laeskinen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Papaioannou defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Laeskinen is trying to stick to Papaioannou's back but Papaioannou is turning into Laeskinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laeskinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Papaioannou.

Laeskinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papaioannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laeskinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laeskinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laeskinen mounts Papaioannou! Really nice guard pass there!

Laeskinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Laeskinen 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! This is the final round!

Laeskinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Papaioannou closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Papaioannou lands in his opponent's guard.

Laeskinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papaioannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laeskinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Papaioannou!
Laeskinen avoids the attempt from Papaioannou to control.
Laeskinen wants to take Papaioannou's back here but Papaioannou is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Papaioannou is in all sorts of trouble here.

Laeskinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Papaioannou is having none of it.
Laeskinen wants to take Papaioannou's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Laeskinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Laeskinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Papaioannou is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Laeskinen.
Laeskinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papaioannou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laeskinen wants to pass the guard but Papaioannou is defending well.
Papaioannou is trying to get back to full guard.

Papaioannou kicks Laeskinen off and gets back to his feet.
Laeskinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laeskinen.

Papaioannou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Papaioannou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Papaioannou pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Laeskinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laeskinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioannou working over Laeskinen with some ground and pound. Laeskinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laeskinen taking some punishment here, with Papaioannou in his half guard.
Laeskinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Laeskinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Papaioannou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Papaioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laeskinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Laeskinen is retaining full guard.

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

Laeskinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papaioannou stands up over Laeskinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Papaioannou distracts Laeskinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioannou lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laeskinen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papaioannou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laeskinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papaioannou is one step ahead there.

Laeskinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Laeskinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Papaioannou has his hands clasped together but Laeskinen extends an breaks Papaioannou's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Laeskinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pekka Laeskinen!

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by The Ultimate Fighter. White comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doperide by Saliva kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bruce Lee had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lee
vs
White

187 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Striker Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
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, Jake White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White with a nice head shot there.
White landing with the ground and pound.

White 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.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

White has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lee is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. White yanks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by White.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake White!

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FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Lette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Vanbelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Vanbelt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lette
vs
Vanbelt

205 cm
19
302 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

221 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Lette!
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, Cedric Vanbelt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanbelt thows a body shot but no joy.

Lette drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vanbelt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lette connects with a decent elbow.
Lette misses with the ground and pound.
Vanbelt wants to control but Lette postures up.
Vanbelt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lette kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vanbelt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vanbelt tries to kick Lette off but Lette keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vanbelt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lette missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lette throwing shots but Vanbelt is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lette lands a nice short elbow.
Vanbelt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lette slips a nice elbow through Vanbelt's hands, connecting with Vanbelt's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lette missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lette scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lette trying to pass the guard but Vanbelt defending well.
Lette is tying to control. Vanbelt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lette lands with a punch from half guard.
Lette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanbelt's head.
Vanbelt is trying to stand back up but Lette is controlling him
Vanbelt tries to roll over but Lette keeps him under control.
Lette blocks the strikes from Vanbelt.
Lette lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lette stops Vanbelt from getting back to his feet.
Vanbelt looks gassed!
Lette scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lette working over Vanbelt with some ground and pound. Vanbelt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lette looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vanbelt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lette trying to control from half guard but Vanbelt is working away.
Vanbelt wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanbelt taking some punishment here, with Lette in his half guard.
Vanbelt pushes Lette off looking to stand but Lette dives back in and keeps control.
Lette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vanbelt scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lette manages to mount him!
Lette with good strikes from the mount here!
Lette looking to finish Vanbelt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vanbelt!
Lette is landing with some decent strikes but Vanbelt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lette with the ground and pound from mount.
Vanbelt can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Vanbelt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vanbelt tries to lock up and control but Lette gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanbelt working to try and regain half guard.
Lette avoids the attempt from Vanbelt to control.
Vanbelt's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vanbelt is looking to improve his position but Lette isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanbelt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vanbelt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vanbelt gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vanbelt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vanbelt trying to control from the bottom.
Vanbelt gets back to full guard.

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

Lette shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lette showed some decent athleticism there.
Vanbelt wants to control but Lette is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lette looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lette.
Lette lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lette connects with a nice short shot to Vanbelt's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Vanbelt has managed to clinch.
Vanbelt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lette has hold of one of Vanbelt's legs. Vanbelt is fighting the takedown attempt but Lette gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lette's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lette looking to sit in guard and control but Vanbelt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lette is striking but Vanbelt is not phased and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanbelt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lette regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vanbelt!
Vanbelt Rushes Lette and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lette is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vanbelt Piles on the pressure and Lette crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Vanbelt!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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