GAMMA: Contenders #109 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Applejuice by Taintstick. Lao has chosen Terminator T-800 Song as his entrance music. Jason Ellis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ellis
vs
Lao

225 cm
27
214 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

198 cm
30
262 lbs
7 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Lao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Ellis misses.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lao.
Lao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao walks into a stiff left hand from Ellis.
Lao slips a jab from Ellis.
Ellis leaves Lao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jason Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fox Lao.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ellis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Ellis there.

Ellis shoots in and bounces Lao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ellis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ellis trying to control but Lao is working from the bottom.
Ellis is working Lao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis won't allow Lao to sweep him here.
Lao working a defensive guard here.
Ellis landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ellis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ellis postures up.
Ellis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lao on the ground.
Ellis stands up over Lao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lao trying to control the position.
Ellis lands a couple of elbows.
Ellis distracts Lao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Lao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellis is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lao looks gassed!
Lao has momentary wrist control but Ellis slips an elbow through the middle.
Ellis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lao is on top in guard.
Lao wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Lao being controlled here momentarily.
Ellis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellis, not yet.
Lao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ellis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellis, not yet.
Lao landing with the ground and pound.
Lao slips nicely into half guard.
Lao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellis is not content to let Lao control the position.
Lao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ellis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ellis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ellis tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ellis is refusing to be controlled, as Lao sits in half guard.
Lao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ellis sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fox Lao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ellis jabs Lao right on the nose. Lao blinks but takes it well.
Ellis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lao's waist but Lao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellis off to one side.
Ellis lands with a good body shot.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellis but Ellis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lao walks into a straight right hand from Ellis.
Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Jason Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ellis scores with a jab to the head.
Ellis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lao throws a wild body kick that Ellis sees coming a mile off.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lao.
Jason Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fox Lao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellis is fending him off so far but Lao persists. Nope, Ellis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Lao off the cage and back into rage.
Jason Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ellis throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely.
Ellis lands with a right hand.
Lao throws a looping overhand right but Ellis ducks down to avoid it.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Ellis finds it's way through Lao's defenses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Ellis.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lao. Lao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Lao lands a really nice looking cross but Ellis seems unphased.
Lao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellis as he avoids it easily.
Ellis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao.
Ellis misses with a body shot.
Ellis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lao momentarily.
Ellis connects with a looping right hand.
Ellis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lao defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Lao loads up on a big right hand but Ellis slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lao dives in and grabs Ellis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.
Ellis misses with a looping right.
Lao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ellis lands a nice hook to Lao's body. Lao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Lao. Lao gets slowly back to his feet.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lao on the side of the head.
Lao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ellis.
Ellis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lao scores with the left hand. Ellis knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellis, as that shot connected.
Ellis misses with an uppercut.
Lao lands with a kick to the temple. Ellis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ellis scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Lao does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from Lao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ellis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Ellis.
A shot to the liver by Ellis. Beautiful body shot.
Ellis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lao has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Lao on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lao.
Ellis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lao at a distance.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellis defends it nicely.
Ellis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but Lao seems unphased.
Ellis connects with the punch.
Ellis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis stuffs the takedown.
Ellis scores with a nice strike.
Ellis lands with a shot to the body.
Ellis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lao in his tracks.
Ellis throws a series of strikes that have Lao backpedaling.
Ellis jabs Lao right on the nose. Lao blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Ellis. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellis tries to bum rush Lao with a series of wild strikes but Lao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellis dips to his left and cracks Lao with an uppercut!
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ellis dips to his left and cracks Lao with an uppercut!
Lao gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Ellis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lao manages to get to full guard.
Lao is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Lao looking to secure an arm triangle but Ellis defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Lao is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ellis is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ellis flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lao anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ellis and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lao slips an arm under Ellis chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lao has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lao is squeezing on Ellis like an anaconda would it's prey. Ellis fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fox Lao!

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 Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kronik. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Adams
vs
Convents

196 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

200 cm
28
268 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt

and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Convents wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Convents is trying to control but Adams passes into side control!
Convents is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adams is trying to control. Convents wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Convents missing with punches from the bottom.

Convents is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.

Adams escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Convents keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Adams.

Adams feints and as Convents raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Convents looks gassed!
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Convents is trying to keep Adams in close.

Convents working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Convents swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams stands and throws Convents's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Convents's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Convents's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams working the head and body with strikes.

Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Convents has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adams wants to take a breather but Convents manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adams.
Convents throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Adams stands and steps away. Convents gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Convents throws a sloppy body shot

and Adams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Convents's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Convents is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Convents smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Convents tries to clinch

and Adams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adams.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Convents swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Convents keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Convents clinches with his opponent.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Convents looks to clinch
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
Convents tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Robin Convents has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Convents manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Convents tries to sprawl but Adams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Convents is breathing heavily.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brian Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Convents can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Convents knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Convents defending well.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Convents tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Convents's hands, connecting with Convents's forehead.
Convents is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Convents trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Adams landing strikes from the mount and Convents is in trouble!
Adams controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Convents really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams breaks from Convents's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adams lands a heavy elbow.
Adams breaks from Convents's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Adams connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Adams has hold of Convents's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Convents manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Convents has given up his back. Will we see Adams going for some submissions?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Convents has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Convents has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Convents showing good submission defense here.
Adams controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents prevents Adams from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Convents's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Convents keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Convents sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Convents avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Convents avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Convents tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Convents to the ground. Convents escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Brian Adams has been cut.
Convents tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Convents tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brian Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Convents throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Robin Convents seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Convents takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Convents sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Convents throws a right and a left that both miss.
Convents missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Convents shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Adams scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control but Convents is having none of it.
Adams controlling from mount.
Convents tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams trying to control but Convents is having none of it.
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adams trying to control but Convents is having none of it.
Adams is really struggling to control Convents but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Adams moves to the back position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents is keeping busy.
Adams is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Adams gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Adams gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Adams apologises and we restart here on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Adams drops Convents with a beautiful combination! Convents stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adams is looking for the KO!
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Convents pinned against the cage. Convents gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Convents gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Convents isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adams stacks Convents on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adams!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flash HIt Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Walton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

HIt Man
vs
Walton

210 cm
22
206 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash HIt Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Walton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HIt Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Walton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. HIt Man eats them both and turns towards Walton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Flash HIt Man has been cut.

Walton closes the distance and clinches.
HIt Man is pressed up against the cage. Walton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HIt Man down to the mat. HIt Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
HIt Man misses with a body shot.
Walton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces HIt Man back to the cage. Walton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
HIt Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

HIt Man has Walton up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Walton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walton scores a nice knee to the body.
HIt Man is breathing heavily.
Walton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Walton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Walton throwing shots but HIt Man is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Flash HIt Man's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
HIt Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walton.
HIt Man has hold of Walton's hands but Walton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Flash HIt Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walton lands with a punch from half guard.
HIt Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HIt Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walton.
HIt Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walton.
Walton slips a nice elbow through HIt Man's hands, connecting with HIt Man's forehead.

Jeez, Flash HIt Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Flash HIt Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Walton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowdy Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lawson
vs
Bandit

190 cm
19
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

MadDogs

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowdy Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
Lawson throws a leg kick which misses Bandit's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandit tries to avoid it.
Lawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandit takes one to the side of the head.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandit is just out of range.
Lawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bandit looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
Bandit misses with a straight left.
Lawson digs a good hook to Bandit's body.
Bandit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawson. Lawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandit will feel that in the morning.
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandit. Bandit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Rowdy Bandit has been cut.

Lawson lands a big uppercut and Bandit crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bandit looks OK. Lawson waves Bandit back to his feet!

Bandit is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandit is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
Bandit tries to get into range but Lawson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bandit! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Lawson scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Lawson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvester Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefheart comes into the arena with Yellow Snow blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Beefheart
vs
Szymanski

190 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

186 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvester Szymanski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beefheart gets caught flat footed, as Szymanski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Beefheart is working an open guard so Szymanski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Szymanski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that Beefheart avoids nicely.
Szymanski lands with a hook. Beefheart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Captain Beefheart has been cut.
Beefheart misses with the combination.

Szymanski clinches up against the cage.
Szymanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart letting Szymanski take a breather here.
Szymanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szymanski avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Beefheart scores a nice knee to the body.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Beefheart trying to land knees to the body.
Beefheart looking to slow down the pace here.
Beefheart trying to land knees to the body.
Szymanski controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beefheart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Szymanski's brow.
Beefheart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beefheart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.
Beefheart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szymanski stalling the fight.
Szymanski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beefheart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beefheart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beefheart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beefheart misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beefheart.
Szymanski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefheart throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szymanski is defended easily by Beefheart.
Szymanski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beefheart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szymanski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beefheart's head backwards.
Beefheart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Szymanski tries to clinch but Beefheart is having none of it.
A slow jab from Beefheart misses its intended target.
Beefheart misses with a low kick.
Beefheart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beefheart throws a right and a left that Szymanski avoids nicely.
Beefheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szymanski throws a series of strikes that have Beefheart backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szymanski looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Captain Beefheart's cut is getting worse.
Szymanski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Szymanski has Beefheart up against the cage in a clinch.
Beefheart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Beefheart.
The referee is keeping an eye on Szymanski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beefheart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szymanski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beefheart trying to stall but Szymanski improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Szymanski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beefheart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szymanski tries to close the distance and clinch but Beefheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szymanski avoids the head kick by Beefheart.
Szymanski lands with a right hand.
Beefheart lands a head kick!
Beefheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szymanski.

Szymanski closes the distance and clinches.

Szymanski is trying to trip Beefheart. He has hold of a leg but Beefheart is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Szymanski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szymanski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szymanski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beefheart is keeping the position for now.

Szymanski stands up and waves to Beefheart to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szymanski shoots in looking for a takedown but Beefheart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Szymanski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beefheart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beefheart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beefheart swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szymanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szymanski doesn't manage to clinch there - Beefheart circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szymanski.
Beefheart connects with a nice looking jab.
Szymanski tries to clinch up but Beefheart circles away and keeps his distance.
Beefheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Beefheart misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szymanski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szymanski tries to close the distance and clinch but Beefheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szymanski is looking to clinch but Beefheart is avoiding it.
Beefheart misses with an uppercut.

Szymanski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beefheart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymanski is defending well for now.
Beefheart takes a shot to the head.

Captain Beefheart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Szymanski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beefheart stalling.
Beefheart trying to land knees to the body.
Szymanski misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beefheart backwards.
Beefheart tries to land a knee to the head but Szymanski blocks with his arms.
Szymanski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Szymanski.
Szymanski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.

Szymanski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Szymanski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Szymanski stuns Beefheart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

A jab-cross combination lands for Szymanski and sends Beefheart crashing to the mat! Szymanski follows him down to the mat - Beefheart regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Beefheart is rocked!

Jeez, Captain Beefheart's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Captain Beefheart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Silvester Szymanski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amish Hardcore Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flowers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang Clan - Tiger Style. Hardcore Irish has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Flowers
vs
Hardcore Irish

195 cm
26
285 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

200 cm
24
265 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amish Hardcore Irish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flowers takes a swing at Hardcore Irish's ribcage but misses.
Hardcore Irish misses with a combination
and Flowers counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardcore Irish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flowers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardcore Irish cracks Flowers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Happy Flowers has been cut.
Hardcore Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Hardcore Irish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flowers circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardcore Irish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flowers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flowers slips a jab and a cross from Hardcore Irish.
Flowers looks to land a right hand but Hardcore Irish moved out of range.
Hardcore Irish throws a combination. Flowers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flowers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardcore Irish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flowers back to the cage. Hardcore Irish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardcore Irish swings for the body but Flowers moves out of range.
Hardcore Irish tries to bum rush Flowers with a series of wild strikes but Flowers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flowerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardcore Irish, as that shot connected.
Amish Hardcore Irish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardcore Irish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flowers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardcore Irish shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flowers eats them both and turns towards Hardcore Irish to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardcore Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardcore Irish throws a right hand that Flowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Flowers also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Hardcore Irish misses.
Hardcore Irish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcore Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardcore Irish lands a two punch combo.

Flowers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flowers taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardcore Irish can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcore Irish is looking for a sweep.
Hardcore Irish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flowers.
Flowers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardcore Irish some visible discomfort.
Hardcore Irish on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flowers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardcore Irish takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hardcore Irish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flowers slips a nice elbow through Hardcore Irish's hands, connecting with Hardcore Irish's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flowers.
Flowers won't allow Hardcore Irish to sweep him here.
Flowers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flowers wants to control from the top but Hardcore Irish keeps moving.

Hardcore Irish looking for a guillotine here but Flowers defends easily.
Flowers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardcore Irish keeping full guard, as Flowers tries to pass.
Hardcore Irish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flowers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand but Flowers is controlling the position.
Flowers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardcore Irish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardcore Irish keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.
Hardcore Irish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amish Hardcore Irish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Flowers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Flowers closes the distance and clinches up with Hardcore Irish, looking for a takedown. Flowers pushes Hardcore Irish against the cage but Hardcore Irish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Hardcore Irish lands.
Flowers slips a jab from Hardcore Irish.
Sloppy strikes from Hardcore Irish. Those never looked like landing.
Hardcore Irish misses with a double jab

and Flowers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flowers.
Hardcore Irish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flowers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flowers throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flowers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flowers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flowers trying to control but Hardcore Irish is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardcore Irish wants to stand and escape but Flowers is having none of it.
Flowers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardcore Irish's guard.
Flowers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish is trying to stand.
Hardcore Irish is breathing heavily.
Flowers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardcore Irish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flowers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flowers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Happy Flowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flowers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flowers is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flowers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardcore Irish some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers grinds an elbow into Hardcore Irish's temple.

Flowers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardcore Irish, who protects the arm well.
Hardcore Irish tries to bench press Flowers off him but Flowers keeps the position.
Hardcore Irish taking punishment in the form of punches.
Flowers works to advance to full mount. Hardcore Irish defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hardcore Irish is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Flowers controlling the pace for now.

Flowers is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hardcore Irish is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hardcore Irish flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Flowers anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hardcore Irish and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Flowers slips an arm under Hardcore Irish chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Flowers has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Flowers is squeezing on Hardcore Irish like an anaconda would it's prey. Hardcore Irish fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Happy Flowers!