GFC 3: Fall Brawl PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Kostic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Peterson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kostic
vs
Peterson

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Kostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kostic tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostic closes the distance looking to clinch

and Peterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson distracts Kostic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Peterson passes Kostic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostic tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Peterson seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostic is trying to stand back up but Peterson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Peterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Peterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Kostic's temple.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kostic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kostic wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
Peterson passes to full mount!
Kostic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kostic tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kostic has left one of his arms exposed and Peterson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kostic screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Peterson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satoru Nakano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Landry
vs
Nakano

170 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakano back to the cage. Landry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Satoru Nakano has been cut.
Nakano looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nakano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Landry lands with a straight right. Nakano didn't see that one coming.
Landry works over Nakano's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry works Nakano's body with a nice hook.
Landry lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Nakano goes down and covers up as Landry starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Landry!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bilbert Watkinhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Watkinhelm
vs
Tuffs

174 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
31
190 lbs
13 - 24 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbert Watkinhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tuffs feints and as Watkinhelm raises his hands in defense, Tuffs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tuffs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Watkinhelm wants to sweep but no luck.

Tuffs drops back looking for a leg! Watkinhelm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watkinhelm manages to kick Tuffs off! Tuffs jumps back into Watkinhelm's guard.
Tuffs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tuffs drops back looking for a leg! Watkinhelm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watkinhelm manages to kick Tuffs off! Tuffs jumps back into Watkinhelm's guard.
Watkinhelm scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Watkinhelm wants to sweep but no luck.

Tuffs drops back looking for a leg! Watkinhelm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watkinhelm manages to kick Tuffs off! Tuffs jumps back into Watkinhelm's guard.
Tuffs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs throws a big right hand that misses.

Tuffs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watkinhelm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watkinhelm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watkinhelm!
Tuffs is trying to get back to half guard.
Watkinhelm working the head and body with strikes.
Tuffs is looking to regain half guard here but Watkinhelm keeps moving and retains side control.
Tuffs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Watkinhelm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuffs on the ground.
Tuffs gets back to half guard.
Tuffs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuffs.
Watkinhelm stands up over Tuffs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.

Tuffs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tuffs has his foot on Watkinhelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watkinhelm works his way back into a safe position though.
Watkinhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuffs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tuffs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watkinhelm defends well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trevor Tuffs!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eric Philips has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eric Philips seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Philips
vs
Cozad

185 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cozad!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Philips misses
and Philips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad scores with a nice body kick.
Cozad throws a combination. Philips tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cozad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Philips.
Philips tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Cozad.

It looks like Eric Philips has been cut.
Philips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Philips closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.

Cozad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it.
Philips tries to clinch up
and Cozad counters with a nice leg kick.
Cozad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Philips is rocked!
Cozad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Philips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Philips moves out of range.
Philips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cozad counters with an outside leg kick.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Cozad throws a sloppy head kick and Philips moves out of range easily.
Philips blocks a jab.
Philips glances at the clock... BAM! Cozad nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Philips crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Philips is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Cozad!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gatto Pantilones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dueck
vs
Pantilones

188 cm
29
155 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dueck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatto Pantilones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantilones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dueck.
Pantilones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dueck.
Dueck wants to clinch up but Pantilones keeps it at a distance.
Dueck throws a low kick, looking for Pantilones's leg but Pantilones calmly moves out of range.
Dueck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pantilones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dueck.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pantilones looks to land a right hand but Dueck moved out of range.
Pantilones throws a nice looking combination but Dueck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dueck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pantilones throws a body kick that misses.
Pantilones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dueck moves away.
Pantilones jabs Dueck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pantilones misses with a series of wild punches.
Pantilones throws a right hand that Dueck ducks under and follows up with a left that Dueck also avoids with ease.
Dueck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pantilones looks to land a combination but Dueck avoids it well.
Dueck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pantilones.
Pantilones dodges the punch combination from Dueck.
Pantilones avoids the body shot from Dueck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantilones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pantilones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dueck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pantilones.
Pantilones scores with a hook to the body. Dueck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dueck misses with a two punch combination.
Pantilones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pantilones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dueck rather than just go for the knockout.
Pantilones thuds a left hand into Dueck's body.
Dueck swinging wildly here.
Pantilones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dueck.
Dueck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pantilones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pantilones lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dueck. Those never looked like landing.
Pantilones lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantilones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dueck staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pantilones jabs Dueck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dueck is breathing heavily.
Pantilones keeps the fight on the outside.
Pantilones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dueck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Pantilones misses its intended target.
Dueck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dueck throws a jab but it's blocked by Pantilones.
Pantilones misses with a wild combination.
Pantilones misses with a body shot.
Pantilones throws a body punch but Dueck moves out of range.
Dueck throws a series of punches but Pantilones moves out of range.
Pantilones misses with a jab to the body
and Pantilones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pantilones punishes Dueck's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck is looking to score with low kicks.
Dueck throws a right hand that Pantilones ducks under and follows up with a left that Pantilones also avoids with ease.
Dueck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pantilones misses with the combination.
Dueck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pantilones fails to land the takedown.
Pantilones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pantilones jabs Dueck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pantilones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pantilones punishes Dueck's body with a nice straight punch.
Dueck throws a body punch but Pantilones moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Dueck.
Dueck tries to clinch up.
Pantilones scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pantilones takes a swing at Dueck's ribcage but misses.
Pantilones throws a looping overhand right but Dueck ducks down to avoid it.
Pantilones swings for the body but Dueck moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pantilones. Those never looked like landing.
Dueck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Dueck. Those never looked like landing.
Pantilones throws a combination that misses
and Dueck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Pantilones.
Dennis Dueck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Dueck. Those never looked like landing.
Dueck slips a straight right by Pantilones.
Dueck takes a swing at Pantilones's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Pantilones scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dueck avoids the body shot from Pantilones.
Dueck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pantilones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dueck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dueck takes a swing at Pantilones's ribcage but misses.
Pantilones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pantilones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pantilones misses with a hook.
Pantilones misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pantilones.
Pantilones keeps the fight on the outside.
Dueck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pantilones.
Dueck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pantilones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dueck misses with an uppercut. Pantilones saw that one coming.
Pantilones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dueck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pantilones.
Pantilones misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dueck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pantilones works over Dueck's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dueck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pantilones.
Pantilones lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dueck throws a right hand that Pantilones ducks under and follows up with a left that Pantilones also avoids with ease.
Dueck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pantilones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dueck tries to avoid it but Pantilones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dueck to the ground. Dueck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pantilones is breathing heavily.
Dueck tries to clinch up.
Dueck misses with a hook.
Dueck ducks under a wild hook from Pantilones.
Pantilones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Pantilones - just one landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pantilones.
Dueck slips under a jab from Pantilones.
Pantilones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dueck lands with a good body shot.
Dueck fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Dueck.
A combination from Dueck does no damage.
Dueck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pantilones with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dueck throws a nice looking combination but Pantilones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pantilones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dueck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dueck tried to score with a low kick but Pantilones checks it.
Dueck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pantilones.
Pantilones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dueck.
Pantilones misses with a takedown attempt - Dueck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dennis Dueck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatto Pantilones.
Pantilones throws a big shot that misses.
Pantilones connects with a body shot that sends Dueck's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Pantilones. Beautiful body shot.
Dueck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Dueck.
Dueck throws a series of punches but Pantilones moves out of range.
Dueck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pantilones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pantilones throws the left hand but Dueck avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Pantilones.
Pantilones throws a right and a left that Dueck avoids nicely.
A left lands for Pantilones.
Pantilones looks to throw the jab but Dueck is out of range.
Dueck tries to clinch up but Pantilones circles away and keeps his distance.
Dueck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pantilones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dueck misses with a series of wild punches.
Pantilones throws a right hand that Dueck ducks under and follows up with a left that Dueck also avoids with ease.
Dueck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pantilones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones throws the left hand but Dueck avoids the punch easily.
Pantilones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dueck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pantilones was well out of range. Poor timing from Dueck.
Dueck swinging wildly here.
Dueck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dueck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pantilones counters with a nice body shot.
Pantilones throws a hook to the side of Dueck's head but Dueck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dueck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pantilones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dueck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pantilones was well out of range. Poor timing from Dueck.
Dueck misses with a body shot.
Pantilones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dueck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dueck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pantilones swats away the attempt to clinch by Dueck.
Dueck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pantilones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pantilones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dueck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dueck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dennis Dueck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Dueck there.
Dueck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pantilones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dueck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pantilones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pantilones just misses with a punch to the body.
Pantilones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pantilones lands the left hand.
Dueck works over Pantilones's head and body with a nice combination.
Pantilones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pantilones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dueck swinging wildly here.
Dueck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dueck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dueck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck looks to land a body kick but Pantilones moved away.
Pantilones works over Dueck's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dueck rushes Pantilones and presses him up against the cage.
Dueck prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pantilones.
Dueck lands a body shot.
Dueck tries to land knees in the clinch but Pantilones avoids the damage to the body.
Pantilones looking to slow down the pace here.
Dueck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dueck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dueck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
Pantilones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pantilones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dueck swings wildly with an uppercut but Pantilones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pantilones lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dueck lands an elbow just above Pantilones 's eye.
Pantilones misses with some punches.
Dueck lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Dueck on the inside.
Pantilones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pantilones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dueck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pantilones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dueck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dueck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dueck as Pantilones tries to tie him up.
Dueck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pantilones has a couple of punches blocked by Dueck.
Dueck blocking some punches.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pantilones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Dueck.
Dueck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dueck missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Pantilones.
Dueck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pantilones is defending well for now.
Pantilones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dueck.
Pantilones lands a left hand.
Dennis Dueck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pantilones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pantilones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dueck avoiding damage.
Pantilones blocks a body shot from Dueck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dueck stalls.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantilones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dueck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dennis Dueck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatto Pantilones.
Dueck landing knees to the head.
Pantilones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dueck blocks an uppercut.
Dueck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pantilones's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pantilones prevents a body shot from Dueck.
Dueck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pantilones lands with a right to the head.
Dennis Dueck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatto Pantilones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pantilones avoiding damage as Dueck throws knees to the body.

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 Dennis Dueck.
I think Pantilones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatto Pantilones!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Acevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedo comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Roboto. Lorenzo Acevedo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Acevedo
vs
Cross

200 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Acevedo!
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, Damon Cross!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross stuffs the takedown.
Acevedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acevedo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
Acevedo tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Acevedo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cross is fending him off so far but Acevedo persists. Nope, Cross circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Acevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross moves out of range as Acevedo throws a body kick.
Acevedo misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acevedo tries to clinch

and Cross decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Acevedo's guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Acevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Acevedo is looking for a triangle but Cross pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Acevedo is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damon Cross.

Acevedo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.
Acevedo is controlling the pace.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Acevedo is very close to passing his half guard.
Acevedo is taking a breather. Cross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Acevedo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo wants to take a breather but Cross is having none of it.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lorenzo Acevedo just wasn't active enough.

Acevedo gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.

Cross gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Acevedo regains guard.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Acevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acevedo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Acevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acevedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acevedo keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damon Cross.
Acevedo wants to clinch but Cross slips to the side
and Cross counters with a nice kick to the body.
Acevedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Acevedo misses with a takedown
and Cross counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Acevedo is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Acevedo tries to clinch

and Cross moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acevedo is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acevedo looking for a takedown.
Acevedo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cross changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Acevedo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Cross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cross scores with punches from side control.
Cross controls the position.
Acevedo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cross's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cross looks to land a strike but Acevedo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Acevedo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cross advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cross is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
Acevedo is refusing to be controlled, as Cross sits in half guard.
It looks like Cross is going to stand back up.

Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cross controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon Cross has got the better of the ground game so far.

Damon Cross has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Acevedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cross controls the position.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross working the body and head with strikes.
Cross trying to control the action but Acevedo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is putting a hurting on Acevedo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cross wants to control but Acevedo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Acevedo's face as Cross controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cross sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Acevedo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cross moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cross working away.

Cross goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Acevedo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cross's guard! Nice work there by Acevedo!
Cross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acevedo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acevedo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Acevedo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crunch! Acevedo slams his shin into Cross's torso.
Cross throws a head kick but Acevedo moves out of range.
Acevedo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Acevedo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
Acevedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Acevedo misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for Acevedo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Acevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedo moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Acevedo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acevedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cross connects with a body shot.

Cross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Acevedo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Acevedo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Acevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acevedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cross wants to control from the top but Acevedo keeps moving.
Cross sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damon Cross was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Acevedo shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Acevedo tries to clinch up but Cross circles away and keeps his distance.
Acevedo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cross. That did some damage!
Acevedo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Cross gets a takedown into half guard.
Acevedo is not content to let Cross control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cross prevents Acevedo from standing back up.
Cross is pressing down on Acevedo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acevedo is holding on for now.
Cross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damon Cross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cross stops Acevedo from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cross controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Cross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pickens comes to the cage accompanied by Fresh Amiz-Bow Wow. French has chosen MGM Intro as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pickens
vs
French

190 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Pickens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve French!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French fails to land with a series of punches.
Pickens shoots in but no luck this time.
Cody Pickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
French displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pickens.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Pickens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pickens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pickens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
French scores with the left hand. Pickens knows he should have avoided that one.
Pickens looks to clinch
and French counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pickens thinking.
Pickens is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French throws the left hand but Pickens avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for French.
Pickens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and French counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Pickens badly! He tries to strike back but French puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Pickens out cold! Oh man, Pickens will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve French!
Steve French is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holyfield
vs
Strange

181 cm
26
169 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

178 cm
26
168 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Strange!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield dives in and grabs Strange's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strange pushes down on Holyfield's head and hops out.
Holyfield throws a head kick but Strange moves out of range.
Holyfield throws a front kick aimed at Strange's knee but Strange avoids it well.
Strange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holyfield. Holyfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Holyfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Holyfield looks to land a body kick but Strange moved away.
Holyfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Seth Strange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyfield cracks Strange with an open hand slap.
Holyfield shoots for a takedown but Strange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holyfield lands with a nice body punch.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.

Holyfield pushes Strange up against the cage in a clinch.
Holyfield lands a nice uppercut.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strange lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strange is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strange lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Strange looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strange.
Holyfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holyfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Strange shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strange avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
Strange looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strange is trying to break free.
Strange swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strange blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a head kick. Strange smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holyfield throws an overhand right that lands on Strange's shoulder, as Strange tries to avoid the shot.
Holyfield misses with a leg kick
and Strange counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
Strange smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holyfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holyfield throws a combination. Strange tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Strange blocks the low kick.

Holyfield gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strange knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strange wants to get back to his feet.
Holyfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Strange is defending against the submission attempts here by Holyfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Holyfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Strange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holyfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Holyfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Strange which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strange uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holyfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holyfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holyfield somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strange moves away.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown but Strange shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Holyfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange slips under a jab from Holyfield.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strange circles away quickly and effectively.
Strange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holyfield.

Holyfield rushes Strange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holyfield prevents a body shot from Strange.
Holyfield blocking some punches.
Holyfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strange backwards.
Holyfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holyfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Strange controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holyfield.
Strange lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield blocks a body shot from Strange.
Holyfield lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strange is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holyfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strange to the mat. Strange regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strange wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holyfield manages to pass to side control.

Holyfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holyfield trying to control from half guard but Strange is working away.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holyfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holyfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking to take a break and control but Strange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holyfield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holyfield wants to take Strange's back here but Strange is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Holyfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Holyfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Holyfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holyfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strange has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyfield jabs Strange right on the nose. Strange blinks but takes it well.
Strange blocks a head kick by Holyfield.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Holyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holyfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strange backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange gets through Holyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holyfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strange backwards.
Strange takes a shot to the head.
Strange throws a punch but it's blocked by Holyfield.

Holyfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield misses with a body kick.
Holyfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holyfield tries to work over Strange's front leg with a kick but Strange checks it.
Holyfield misses with a kick to the body.
Nate Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange leaves Holyfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strange has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strange there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Strange.
Strange moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strange misses with a hook.
Holyfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strange's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Strange tries to sprawl out of it but Holyfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holyfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Holyfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holyfield is looking to advance position but Strange has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange wants to stand but Holyfield is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Holyfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holyfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holyfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Holyfield actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Holyfield clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holyfield tries for a takedown but Strange circles away easily
and Strange counters with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the body
and Strange makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Holyfield there.
Strange misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strange steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holyfield. That one must have hurt.
Holyfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Strange counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Strange moves out of range.
Strange throws a good cross that connects.
Strange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holyfield. Holyfield obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holyfield.
Strange just misses with a punch to the body.
Strange thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyfield misses with a double jab
and Strange counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holyfield throws a leg kick but Strange moved away.
Holyfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Strange slips under a jab from Holyfield.
Strange stuffs the takedown attempt from Holyfield. Holyfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Holyfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holyfield throws an off balance right hand
and Holyfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield shoots in but Strange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holyfield has a takedown stuffed.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Strange is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Strange misses the target.
Holyfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holyfield throws out a loose jab but Strange uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holyfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strange. Holyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Holyfield had his way with Seth Strange in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Holyfield lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Holyfield.
A head kick by Holyfield misses
and Strange counters with a nice body shot.
Strange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holyfield connects with a high kick.
Strange throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Strange is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holyfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Holyfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strange's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Strange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strange's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holyfield throws a body punch but Strange moves out of range.
Holyfield misses with a body punch
and Strange counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holyfield thinking.
Holyfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strange cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strange ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Nate Holyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strange comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strange takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Strange.
Nice body punch from Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strange scores with a nice head shot.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking to chop away at Strange's legs.
Holyfield throws out a loose jab but Strange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Holyfield.
Holyfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Strange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holyfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holyfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Strange counters with a stiff right hand.
Seth Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holyfield looks to throw the jab but Strange is out of range.
Strange checks a low kick from Holyfield.
Holyfield moves out of range as Strange strikes.
A head kick misses from Holyfield.
Good leg kick by Holyfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holyfield tries to land a front kick but Strange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Holyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holyfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Holyfield!
Nate Holyfield is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toberticus Kelltonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelltonville's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hero. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nathan Mir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kelltonville
vs
Mir

191 cm
30
224 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

190 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toberticus Kelltonville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Mir!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelltonville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelltonville pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mir back to the cage. Kelltonville follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Nathan Mir has been cut.
Toberticus Kelltonville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelltonville just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelltonville misses with a hook. Mir ducked under it nicely.
Kelltonville fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelltonville will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelltonville throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelltonville throws out the jab.
Kelltonville swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mir to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelltonville throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mir checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
Mir tries to move into range but Kelltonville moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelltonville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mir.
Good exchange - Kelltonville coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Kelltonville throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelltonville looks for the body kick but Mir saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelltonville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kelltonville tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelltonville misses with a right hand
and Mir counters with a three punch combo that has Kelltonville backing up. Kelltonville nods at Mir to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelltonville rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mir throws a series of punches but Kelltonville avoids them all with ease.
Kelltonville tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Kelltonville misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelltonville takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville delivers a nice body kick.
Nathan Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Kelltonville misses.
Kelltonville looks to land a body kick but Mir moved away.
Kelltonville moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelltonville swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelltonville misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Kelltonville does no damage.
Kelltonville throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mir to counter with a crisp jab.
Mir with a jab.
Mir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelltonville is breathing heavily.
Kelltonville misses with an uppercut
and Mir counters with a three punch combo that has Kelltonville backing up. Kelltonville nods at Mir to acknowledge the strikes.

Kelltonville is rocked!
Kelltonville misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh Kelltonville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelltonville thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelltonville seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville throws an off balance right hand
and Mir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelltonville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mir defending well as Kelltonville loads up on a big left hand.
Mir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelltonville circles away quickly and effectively.
Mir misses with a two punch combination.
Kelltonville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelltonville.
Kelltonville misses with a lunging right hand

and Mir counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kelltonville! Mir lets Kelltonville back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelltonville dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Mir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelltonville tries to land a front kick but Mir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelltonville connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelltonville throws a poor cross that misses
and Mir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Mir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab from Kelltonville.
Mir tries to move into range but Kelltonville moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelltonville.
A swing and a miss from Kelltonville.
Kelltonville is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Kelltonville misses with a combination
and Mir counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kelltonville misses its intended target.
Mir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kelltonville's hands.

Mir drops Kelltonville with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kelltonville looks back up at him and smiles so Mir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mir throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kelltonville clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mir stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Mir!
Nathan Mir is the new heavyweight champion!