MMAFC 12: 11-11-11 MADNESS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fender comes to the cage accompanied by For the love of a princess. William Fender could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominick Aldo's chin.

Fender
vs
Aldo

181 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, William Fender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fender.
Fender fails with a takedown attempt.

Fender moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fender.
Fender with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Aldo tries to stall but Fender uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fender tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fender with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fender tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo taking a breather.

Aldo breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
William Fender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fender shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet.
Fender tries to get to his feet but Aldo is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Fender in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fender has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aldo is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo working a defensive guard here.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but Fender is having none of it.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing Fender from standing up.
Fender wants to stand and escape but instead Aldo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fender wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fender utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aldo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fender scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fender has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Fender's head.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Aldo enables Fender to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aldo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fender is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fender is squirming around, avoiding Aldo's attempts to control the action.

Aldo wants to finish this one by submission but Fender is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aldo.
Fender knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aldo on the ground.
Fender tries to buck Aldo off but he can't manage it.
Fender is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aldo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fender is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fender's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aldo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aldo landing punches.
Aldo landing strikes from the mount.
Aldo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aldo working the ground and pound effectively.
Fender is in a horrible position here. Aldo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fender wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fender really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fender is in a horrible position here. Aldo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender trying desperately to get to his feet.

Aldo looking to secure an arm triangle but Fender defends it well.
Fender is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the head.
Aldo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aldo breaks from Fender's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fender is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Aldo is working for a guillotine from mount but Fender frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo cracks Fender with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fender tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fender tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fender wants to clinch.

Fender closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
Fender misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Fender has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fender is defending well for now.
Fender has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fender lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aldo lands a nice knee to the body.

Aldo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aldo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fender wants to stand and escape but instead Aldo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fender wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Fender keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fender is trying to stand.
Aldo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fender is not content to let Aldo control the position.

Aldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aldo stops Fender from getting back to his feet.
Aldo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fender!
Aldo lands a big shot there that rocks Fender but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fender squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Aldo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Fender turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Aldo off and cradles Fender's limp body as Aldo celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dominick Aldo!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz has chosen La Bamba as his entrance music. Alexander Ruiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Ruiz

175 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Johnson!
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, Alexander Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruiz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruiz.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Ruiz was stalling too much, according to the referee.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Ruiz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Alexander Ruiz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is being controlled here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexander Ruiz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruiz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Ruiz on that attempt.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alex Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ruiz.
Ruiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ruiz persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.

Ruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruiz controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Ruiz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
It looks like Ruiz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson stops Ruiz from passing to mount.
Johnson is being controlled here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Ruiz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Ruiz shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ruiz wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Ruiz has one of Johnson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruiz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexander Ruiz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.

Ruiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Ruiz getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruiz in particular looking to stall.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexander Ruiz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ruiz.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexander Ruiz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruiz is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Ruiz wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ruiz drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Ruiz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Ruiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruiz enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruiz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Johnson is sitting in close to Ruiz's body. Ruiz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ruiz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Ruiz!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Moser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Moser

170 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Moser!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moser closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Moser pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moser doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones wants to control but Moser is keeping him busy.
Moser parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moser to escape.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones working away.
Moser prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Moser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moser wants to control but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moser has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moser is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moser, who protects the arm well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moser keeps working.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moser is trying to buck Jones off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Moser is working away.
Moser is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones cracks Moser with a big elbow.
Moser is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moser is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moser reaches up to try and control the position but Jones seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Moser rolls and tries to escape and now Jones has his back!

Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moser has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Moser fending off the submission attempt from Jones.

Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moser has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Moser is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Jones has the hooks in. Moser is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Moser! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RUSH - THOM SAWYER kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rich
vs
Sawyer

176 cm
27
171 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
28
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

knocKOut Brand Fight 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thom Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich fails to land with a series of punches.
Thom Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich lands a two punch combo.
Rich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Sawyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Rich tries to sprawl out of it but Sawyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Rich. Beautiful body shot.
Sawyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown by Sawyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Rich which made him look bad.
Jay Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Sawyer.
Sawyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rich.

Sawyer shoots in and bounces Rich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sawyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rich has escaped and now he's on top!

Sawyer is looking for a triangle but Rich pushes his legs off easily.

Sawyer is looking for a triangle but Rich pushes his legs off easily.
Sawyer has momentary wrist control but Rich slips an elbow through the middle.

Sawyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rich defends well.
Rich chips away with some ground and pound.
Sawyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rich working some strikes from top position.
Rich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sawyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rich is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer is looking for a triangle here but Rich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sawyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rich's best efforts.
Rich slips a nice elbow through Sawyer's hands, connecting with Sawyer's forehead.
Sawyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Sawyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rich slips a nice elbow through Sawyer's hands, connecting with Sawyer's forehead.
Sawyer taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard.

Sawyer actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich is nestled in close to Sawyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rich is nestled in close to Sawyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Sawyer is rocked!
Rich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sawyer is still in real trouble! Can Rich finish him?
Rich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sawyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rich drops an elbow to the side of Sawyer's head.
Rich wants to control but Sawyer is keeping him busy.
Rich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sawyer tries to roll over but Rich keeps him under control.
Rich lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sawyer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rich jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Rich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Florendo
vs
Lee

170 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Florendo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Florendo is trying to stall.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Florendo's ribcage.
Florendo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Florendo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee prevents Florendo from breaking the clinch.

Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Florendo uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Florendo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Florendo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to stand but Florendo is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Florendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florendo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Florendo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Florendo looking to pass the guard.
Florendo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Florendo won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Florendo wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Florendo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Florendo from getting back to his feet.
Lee is standing up over Florendo. Florendo looks to escape but Lee dives into side control.
Florendo is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee wants to control but Florendo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee misses with the ground and pound.
Florendo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
Florendo is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Florendo is breathing heavily.
Lee throws an elbow but Florendo slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Florendo pushes Lee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Lee stands up.

Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Florendo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.

Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Florendo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Florendo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Florendo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for takedown but Florendo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Florendo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kenny Florendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cung Lee.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Florendo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Florendo is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee has Florendo pressed against the cage.
Florendo missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Florendo tries to tie him up.
Florendo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries to pull guard but Florendo won't allow it.
Florendo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cung Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Florendo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Florendo tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Florendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Florendo drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Florendos head.
Florendo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Florendo into the cage.
Florendo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Florendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee tries to pull guard but Florendo won't allow it.
Florendo tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Florendo fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Florendo tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Florendo drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kenny Florendo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Florendo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Florendo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Florendo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lee breaks the clinch.
Florendo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Florendo shoots in.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Florendo stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Florendo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Florendo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Florendo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Florendo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee has Florendo pushed against the cage.
Florendo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.

Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Florendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Florendo is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Florendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Florendo tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Florendo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Florendo trying to stall but Lee improves his position.

Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Florendo.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Florendo instigates a clinch.
Florendo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Florendo throws an elbow but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florendo looking to stall.
Lee fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Florendo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Florendo moves out of range easily.
Lee blocks a head kick by Florendo.

Lee moves into range and clinches up with Florendo.
Florendo has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Florendo won't allow it.
Florendo stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Florendo can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee jumps guard but Florendo stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Florendo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenny Florendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cung Lee.
Florendo is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florendo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Florendo persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Florendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Florendo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Florendo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Florendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Florendo tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Florendo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Florendo wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Florendo is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Florendo circles away and we're back to standing.
Florendo tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenny Florendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Florendo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Florendo is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Florendo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenny Florendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Florendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florendo tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Florendo is looking to clinch.
Florendo moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Florendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Florendo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Florendo.
Florendo wants to clinch.
Florendo feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Florendo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Florendo dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Florendo's head and hops out.
Florendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lee moves into range and clinches up with Florendo.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Florendo just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florendo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Florendo wants to stall.

Lee manages to break the clinch.
Florendo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Florendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florendo tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Florendo sprawls well.
Florendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Florendo clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Florendo is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Florendo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Florendo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Florendo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aalto has chosen . as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beast
vs
Aalto

175 cm
29
163 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
13 - 16 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sisu Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Beast.
Aalto misses with a wild combination.
Sisu Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beast throws a head kick but Aalto moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aalto. Those never looked like landing.
Beast throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Beast.
A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target.
Beast works the jab nicely.
Aalto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beast lands with a kick to the temple. Aalto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aalto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aalto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aalto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Beast tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Aalto does no damage.
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Aalto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beast.
Aalto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is looking to clinch but Aalto is avoiding it.
Aalto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aalto throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aalto looks gassed!
Beast dips to his left and cracks Aalto with an uppercut!
Beast throws a head kick that Aalto semi-blocks.
Aalto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beast scores with a hook to the body. Aalto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aalto misses with a double jab.
Aalto walks into a jab.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
Beast lands a nice shot that snaps Aalto's head back.
Beast stuns Aalto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aalto misses with a few strikes there.
Aalto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast scores with a hook.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aalto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beast counters with an inside leg kick.
Beast connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast looks to land a right hand but Aalto moved out of range.
Aalto misses with the combination.
Aalto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Beast throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Beast lands a right hook to the body.
Beast wants to clinch up but Aalto keeps it at a distance.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beast lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aalto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.

Beast moves into the clinch.
Aalto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aalto misses with some punches.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beast lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beast throws an elbow that misses.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Beast.
Beast misses with a knee to the head.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beast misses with a knee strike.
Aalto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Aalto on the inside.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Beast throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
Beast pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto takes an elbow to the temple.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beast throws an elbow that misses.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Beast missing with knees to the body.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beast lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aalto's brow.
A shot in the inside from Aalto.
Aalto blocks the elbow strike.
Aalto lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beast.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beast obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Aalto misses.
Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aalto.

Beast is rocked!
Aalto wobbles Beast with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Aalto dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Beast to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sisu Aalto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheeler comes into the arena with If you want blood(You got it) by AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Wheeler
vs
Tosh

220 cm
27
269 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

195 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Wheeler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tosh!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosh on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Daniel Tosh has been cut.
Wheeler cracks Tosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Tosh misses.

Tosh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wheeler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wheeler lands an uppercut.
Wheeler lands with a light punch inside.

That has opened up Daniel Tosh's cut even more.
Wheeler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wheeler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tosh backwards.

The cut above Daniel Tosh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wheeler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tosh backwards.
Tosh is looking to break free of the clinch but Wheeler has double underhooks.
Tosh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wheeler.

Daniel Tosh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tosh looks gassed!
A short uppercut from Wheeler.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Axel Wheeler!
Axel Wheeler retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Axel Wheeler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.