EFC VI: MW Quaterfinals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus Bray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bray
vs
Silva

175 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angus Bray!
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, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bray.
Silva is pressing down on Bray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bray trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
Bray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bray wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Bray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Angus Bray just wasn't active enough.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Angus Bray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva tries to clinch but Bray is having none of it.

Bray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Bray dominates the positioning.
Bray in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bray slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bray working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Bray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Bray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Bray wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Bray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva looks to clinch
and Bray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva moves to clinch but Bray breaks away
and Bray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bray swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Bray shoots in.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bray somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown by Bray or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.

Bray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Bray getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into full guard.
Angus Bray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva controls Bray momentarily but Bray frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Angus Bray.
Silva wants to clinch but Bray slips to the side

and Bray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bray gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bray trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Angus Bray just wasn't active enough.
Bray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Bray keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bray fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Bray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Bray pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray misses with a leg kick

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bray avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bray managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bray trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angus Bray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Bray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bray, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Bray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darin Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Late might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Easy Way Out . Darin Blood has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Late
vs
Blood

178 cm
30
183 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

183 cm
25
184 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perko Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darin Blood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late misses the shot to the body.
Blood moves out of range of the leg kick from Late.

Late gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blood misses with a knee strike.

Late breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Late slips a jab from Blood.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Late checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Late.
Late misses with a jab to the body
and Blood counters with a stiff right hand.
Blood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Blood does no damage.
Blood misses with a looping left.
Late dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blood. That did some damage!
Late fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
Late thows a body shot but no joy.
Blood misses with a head kick.
A jab from Late does it's job there.
A slow jab from Late misses its intended target.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but Late swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Late throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Blood. Those never looked like landing.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Late feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bloods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Late moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Late on the side of the head.
No luck for Late with that takedown attempt.

Late shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Late from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Late stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Late slips nicely into half guard.
Blood trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late tries to pass to full mount but Blood defends it.
Well, if Late 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.
Late is pressing down on Blood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blood is holding on for now.
Blood is staying active underneath Late, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Late is looking to advance position but Blood won't allow it.
Blood wants to control but Late is keeping busy.
Late controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blood misses with a low kick.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Late lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Late.
Late sizes up Blood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blood digs a good body shot into Late's ribs.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Late avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blood lands a nice hook to Late's body. Late takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Late swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Blood misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Late.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Late circles away.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Late circles away quickly and effectively.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blood tries to score with a low kick but Late moves his leg out of the way.
Late keeps the fight on the outside.
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Late shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blood but Blood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Late throws a big shot that misses.
Blood throws out a leg kick but Late moves out of range and Blood only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late tries to work over Blood's front leg with a kick but Blood checks it.
Blood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darin Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Late misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blood wants to slow Late down by chopping away at his legs.
Blood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Late lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood checks the leg kick.
Blood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Late fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perko Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Late thows a body shot but no joy.
Blood throws a solid leg kick but Late takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blood.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late misses with a takedown attempt - Blood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Late with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Late avoids a punch combination nicely.
Late looks for a takedown but Blood sprawls well.
Late is looking to wear down Blood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Blood.
Blood throws a head kick that half lands.
Late swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
Blood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Blood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Late.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darin Blood 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!

Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Late manages to avoid it.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Late circles away from the clinch attempt.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
Blood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Late to score with a decent uppercut.
Late throws a head kick that misses.
Blood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blood fails with an attempt to clinch.

Late drives through with a takedown into Blood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Late lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blood keeping full guard, as Late tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Late defends well.
Late controls from within his opponent's guard.
Late stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Late controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blood keeping full guard, as Late tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Late got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Late has managed to get both his arms back between Blood's legs - danger averted.
Late sitting in guard here, content to control.
Late postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Late trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Perko Late.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blood.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a head kick that Late semi-blocks.
Blood defending well as Late loads up on a big left hand.
Late throws a series of strikes that have Blood backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Late.
Late looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloppy strikes from Blood. Those never looked like landing.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Late with a nice cross.
Late throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Late fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blood, pushing him back against the cage.
Blood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Late misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blood.
Blood tries to land knees in the clinch but Late avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Late as Blood tries to tie him up.
Late lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blood or not.
Blood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Late jumps guard and drags Blood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perko Late showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Late has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perko Late!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loureiro comes to the cage accompanied by Angra - Acid Rain. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Loureiro
vs
Okabe

183 cm
24
186 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

177 cm
25
181 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Loureiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro tries to clinch up.
Loureiro throws a leg kick which misses Okabe's front leg but catches the back leg as Okabe tries to avoid it.
Loureiro misses the shot to the body.
Loureiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okabe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loureiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Loureiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Okabe counter with a right hand.
Okabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loureiro.
Okabe fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Okabe. No joy for Loureiro on that attempt.
Loureiro jabs Okabe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okabe swings widly with a right hand
and Loureiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to clinch but Okabe is having none of it.
Okabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loureiro throws an off balance right hand
and Loureiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loureiro moves away.

Okabe scores a takedown into full mount!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loureiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Okabe dominating with strikes here.
Loureiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loureiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Okabe wants to control but Loureiro is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okabe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okabe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Loureiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Okabe has advanced to mount!
Loureiro is looking to improve his position but Okabe isn't that keen on the idea.
Okabe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Okabe wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
Okabe scoring with strikes but Loureiro is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Okabe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Okabe looking to control but Loureiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okabe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Okabe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Loureiro?
Okabe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loureiro is looking to improve his position but Okabe isn't that keen on the idea.
Okabe with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is squirming around, avoiding Okabe's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Okabe.

Loureiro is rocked!
Okabe looking to control but Loureiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Okabe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Loureiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okabe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Okabe postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Loureiro bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Okabe and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Okabe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gable Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beauford
vs
Bot

190 cm
27
287 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

179 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gable Bot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot throws a push kick but Beauford slaps the foot to one side.
Beauford fails with a takedown attempt.
Beauford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bot is fending him off so far but Beauford persists. Nope, Bot circles away and we're back to standing.
Beauford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Bot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bot throws a push kick but Beauford slaps the foot to one side.
Bot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beauford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bot counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Beauford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauford moves out of range of the leg kick from Bot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bot counters with a nice body kick.
Bot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beauford checks it well.
Gable Bot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauford slips a jab from Bot.
Beauford checks a leg kick.
Beauford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bot's waist but Bot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beauford off to one side.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bot sprawls well. Bot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beauford gets slowly back to his feet.
Bot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot throws a leg kick but Beauford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bot swings for the body but Beauford moves out of range.
Bot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bot thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Bot misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bot misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bot misses.
Beauford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bot stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot thuds his shin into the meat of Beauford's side.
Beauford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bot tries to avoid it but Beauford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bot to the ground. Bot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beauford checks it well.
Bot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beauford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beauford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bot.
Beauford shoots and misses
and Bot counters with a body kick.
Beauford is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Beauford or perhaps it was just good defense by Bot which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beauford misses with a takedown
and Bot counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bot lands with a kick to the temple. Beauford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Carter Beauford has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot misses with a body shot.
Beauford looks for a takedown but Bot sprawls well.
Bot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beauford rather than just go for the knockout.
Bot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bot scores with a kick to the body.
Bot looks to score with a jab to the body but Beauford is just out of range.
Bot throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Bot misses.
Beauford tries for a takedown but Bot circles away easily
and Bot counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gable Bot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Beauford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bot, right into the meat.
Bot throws a right and a left that Beauford avoids nicely.
Beauford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beauford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bot tries to land a leg kick but Beauford saw it coming and moves away.
Bot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beauford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bot counters with a low kick, right behind Beauford 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bot swings for the body but Beauford moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot just misses with a punch to the body.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick and Beauford moves out of range easily.
Bot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bot counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Beauford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beauford's calf.
Bot is looking to chop away at Beauford's legs.
Beauford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Beauford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bot can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Bot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beauford checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beauford avoids the head kick by Bot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beauford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bot throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Bot tenderised Beauford's leg. Beauford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bot throws a low kick but Beauford moves out of range easily.
Beauford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bot looks to score with a jab to the body but Beauford is just out of range.
Bot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bot throws a head kick but Beauford moves out of range.
Beauford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bot counters with a three punch combo that has Beauford backing up. Beauford nods at Bot to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bot.
Bot misses with a head kick.
Bot lands a leg kick that knocks Beauford off balance momentarily.
Bot throws a body punch but Beauford moves out of range.
Bot pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beauford.
Beauford avoids the head kick by Bot.
Bot swings for the body but Beauford moves out of range.
Bot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beauford is out of range and Bot settles back down.
Bot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beauford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bot looks to score with a jab to the body but Beauford is just out of range.
Bot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beauford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gable Bot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Beauford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beauford fails with the takedown
and Bot counters with an inside leg kick.
Bot tries to score with a low kick but Beauford moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Bot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bot.
Bot misses with a wild body shot.
Beauford dodges the punch combination from Bot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beauford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bot counters with a good, hard body kick but Beauford shrugs it off.
Beauford slips a straight right by Bot.
Bot misses with a head kick.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick and Beauford moves out of range easily.
Bot is looking to chop away at Beauford's legs.
Bot misses with a double jab.
Carter Beauford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gable Bot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot misses with a low kick.
Beauford checks a leg kick.
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!
Bot misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Beauford. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beauford blocks a head kick by Bot.
Bot misses with a body kick.
Beauford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Beauford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot feints and then cracks Beauford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beauford down.
Bot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bot sprawls well. Bot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beauford gets slowly back to his feet.
Gable Bot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bot. No joy for Beauford on that attempt.
Bot lands a leg kick that knocks Beauford off balance momentarily.
Bot tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauford checks a leg kick nicely.
Bot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beauford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beauford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bot. Bot obviously looking to wear him down.
Beauford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bot just misses with a punch to the body.
Beauford fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bot. Beauford does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bot counters with an outside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gable Bot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Mike Thorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thorn
vs
Kint

180 cm
29
202 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

189 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws a jab when Kint was well out of range.

Kint has Thorn up against the cage in a clinch.

Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kint lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kint wants to clinch.
Kint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kint looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kint looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Kint ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a hook. Kint ducked under it nicely.
Thorn connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Roger Kint has been cut.
Kint just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kint gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mike Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn throws a body punch but Kint moves out of range.
Thorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kint goes for a takedown attempt but Thorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kint moves away.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Kint moved out of range nicely.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Kint misses with a looping left.
Kint takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kint.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kint circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Kint moves out of range.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kint shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Kint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Kint digs a good body shot into Thorn's ribs.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Kint closes the distance and clinches.
Thorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorn wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kint.
Kint can't get the takedown.
Mike Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Kint.
Thorn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thorn has had enough of the clinch but Kint keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kint has Thorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Thorn breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn slips a jab from Kint.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorn.
Kint shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Kint doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorn circles away.
Kint wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Kint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thorn works Kint's body with a nice hook.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Thorn as Kint shoots in.
Mike Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Kint.
Kint slips a jab from Thorn.
Mike Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Kint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Thorn - just one landing.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kint was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Kint slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Kint counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn throws a body punch but Kint moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Kint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kint.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Kint moved out of range.
Mike Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Kint fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kint pushes Thorn up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kint tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Kint controls the action.
Kint goes for a takedown attempt but Thorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint slips a straight right by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand

and Kint counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thorn!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kint forces the positional change into back control.

Thorn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kint's arms.
Well, with Kint on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thorn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Thorn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kint has got one arm under Thorn's chin. This could be trouble... Thorn trying to control the other hand but Kint gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Thorn has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Kint!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. Maddox has chosen Institutionalized - Suicidal Tendencies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Osbourne
vs
Maddox

180 cm
29
201 lbs
20 - 10 - 2

185 cm
23
195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Osbourne avoids the body shot from Maddox.
That kick from Maddox tenderised Osbourne's leg. Osbourne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Osbourne digs a good hook to Maddox's body.
Osbourne lands with a right hand.
Osbourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osbourne circles away.
Maddox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Osbourne. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Maddox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
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!
Osbourne looks to throw the jab but Maddox is out of range.
Osbourne throws a nice inside leg kick.

Maddox scores with a takedown into Osbourne's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Maddox is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Osbourne has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Maddox is looking to defend but Osbourne has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Maddox! Osbourne pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Maddox taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oleg Osbourne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Ausrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snow Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ausrin
vs
Crash

200 cm
21
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

205 cm
24
299 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Ausrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snow Crash!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ausrin misses with a lunging right hand

and Crash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ausrin's guard.
Crash forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crash controlling the action here.
Crash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ausrin defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ausrin taking some punishment here, with Crash in his half guard.

Crash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ausrin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ausrin tries to get out of the position.
Crash slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash thows a huge punch but Ausrin dodges it nicely.
Crash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ausrin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crash throwing shots but Ausrin is blocking nicely.
Crash content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ausrin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crash on the ground.
Crash moves into full mount! Ausrin won't be happy about that!
Crash sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ausrin is bucking up trying to escape but Crash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Jonas Ausrin has been cut.
Crash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ausrin because Crash loaded up on that one.
Crash looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crash looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snow Crash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Ausrin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ausrin misses with a straight right.

Jonas Ausrin's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Ausrin.
Ausrin stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Ausrin.
Jonas Ausrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Ausrin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ausrin.
Ausrin lands a leg kick that knocks Crash off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ausrin swinging wildly here.
Ausrin throws a head kick that misses.
Ausrin throws a head kick but Crash moves out of range.
Crash throws a hook to the side of Ausrin's head but Ausrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Ausrin lands but Crash takes it in his stride.

It looks like Snow Crash has been cut.
Ausrin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ausrin throws a head kick that misses.
Crash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonas Ausrin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ausrin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ausrin lands a big head kick that sends Crash tumbling to the mat! Ausrin takes a step backwards and waves Crash back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ausrin misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crash tries to bum rush Ausrin with a series of wild strikes but Ausrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Ausrin.
Ausrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ausrin throws a body kick that misses.
Ausrin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ausrin throws a head kick that misses.
Jonas Ausrin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ausrin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Crash is looking to slow Ausrin down with leg kicks.
Crash takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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

Crash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ausrin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crash lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Snow Crash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos comes to the cage accompanied by Rain Forest !!! By Biddu. Sweet !!! That`s what I call MUSIC !!!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Soplamocos
vs
Cullen

170 cm
23
196 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
201 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Soplamocos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen takes a swing at Soplamocos's ribcage but misses.
Cullen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soplamocos misses with a low kick.
Richard Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soplamocos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cullen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cullen misses with the combination.
Soplamocos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cullen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soplamocos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cullen misses with a hook to the body
and Soplamocos counters with a big head kick but Cullen shrugs it off.
Soplamocos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Soplamocos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soplamocos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soplamocos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cullen misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cullen dips to his left and cracks Soplamocos with an uppercut!
Soplamocos wants to slow Cullen down by chopping away at his legs.
Cullen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soplamocos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cullen's head.
Soplamocos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cullen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soplamocos.
Cullen is looking to clinch but Soplamocos is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soplamocos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cullen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soplamocos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soplamocos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Soplamocos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cullen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soplamocos looks for a takedown but Cullen sprawls well.
Cullen jabs Soplamocos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soplamocos throws a leg kick which misses Cullen's front leg but catches the back leg as Cullen tries to avoid it.
Soplamocos blocks a low kick nicely.
Cullen checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Cullen. That snapped Soplamocos's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Cullen blocks the leg kick.
Soplamocos tries to score with a low kick but Cullen moves his leg out of the way.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soplamocos manages to avoid it.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen cracks a nice hook into Soplamocos's ribs.
Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soplamocos.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body. Soplamocos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cullen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soplamocos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soplamocos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cullen's waist but Cullen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soplamocos off to one side.
Cullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soplamocos rather than just go for the knockout.
Cullen takes a swing at Soplamocos's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Soplamocos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soplamocos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soplamocos throws and elbow that misses. Cullen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soplamocos's guard. Nice move by Cullen!
Cullen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cullen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soplamocos seems keen to control Cullen's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soplamocos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kid Soplamocos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Soplamocos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soplamocos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Kid Soplamocos has been cut.
Soplamocos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cullen looks to land a right hand but Soplamocos moved out of range.
Cullen wants to clinch but Soplamocos slips to the side
and Soplamocos counters with a nice leg kick.
Soplamocos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cullen.
Cullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soplamocos. That's going to slow Cullen down.
Soplamocos misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soplamocos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soplamocos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Cullen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soplamocos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Cullen tries to get to full guard but Soplamocos has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos with the ground and pound but Cullen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cullen trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soplamocos postures up and lands a big shot to Cullen's brow.
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!
Cullen keeping full guard, as Soplamocos tries to pass.
Soplamocos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soplamocos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soplamocos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soplamocos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soplamocos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soplamocos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soplamocos looking to pass the guard.
Soplamocos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soplamocos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soplamocos passes Cullen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soplamocos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cullen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cullen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soplamocos.
Kid Soplamocos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soplamocos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soplamocos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cullen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soplamocos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soplamocos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cullen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Soplamocos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kid Soplamocos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen stuns Soplamocos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cullen looks to land a right hand but Soplamocos moved out of range.
Soplamocos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Cullen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cullen.
Soplamocos fails with a takedown attempt.

Cullen moves into range and clinches up with Soplamocos.
A nice left hand lands by Cullen.
Soplamocos lands a good knee to the midsection. Cullen won't want to take too many of those.
Soplamocos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cullen prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Soplamocos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cullen.
Soplamocos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soplamocos misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soplamocos is leaning against Cullen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soplamocos lands a nice elbow.
Soplamocos lands a good knee to the midsection. Cullen won't want to take too many of those.
Cullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos tries to land knees in the clinch but Cullen avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Soplamocos.
Cullen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Richard Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid Soplamocos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is struggling to control the position.
Cullen lands with a light punch inside.
Cullen tries a body shot but Soplamocos blocks it.
Soplamocos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Cullen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen tries to work over Soplamocos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cullen gets through Soplamocos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cullen leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos prevents a body shot from Cullen.
Soplamocos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soplamocos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cullen prevents it.
Cullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soplamocos's elbow.
Cullen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soplamocos throws a head punch that misses.
Soplamocos throws a punch but it's blocked by Cullen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen misses with a body punch.
Soplamocos prevents a body shot from Cullen.
Soplamocos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soplamocos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Soplamocos controls his hands.

Soplamocos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Soplamocos in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soplamocos's best efforts.
Soplamocos is trying to control. Cullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soplamocos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Soplamocos seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kid Soplamocos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soplamocos, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Soplamocos!