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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazahiro Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: lets go by lil john. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murakami
vs
Worner

174 cm
23
154 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazahiro Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Murakami lands an impressive looking overhand right. Worner doesn't seem phased though.
Murakami paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murakami lands a jab.
Worner drops his hands momentarily and Murakami takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Murakami gets the takedown into side control.

Murakami thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Worner is not content to let Murakami control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Murakami is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Worner has escaped the position, nice work there.

Murakami tries for a kimura but Worner is defending well.
Murakami is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Worner's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worner keeps working.
Worner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murakami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Worner tries to bench press Murakami off him but Murakami keeps the position.
Murakami is looking to take a break and control but Worner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Murakami politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murakami prefers to stall for the moment though.

We're going to have a standup here because Kazahiro Murakami wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Worner is defended easily by Murakami.
Murakami lands a head kick. Worner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami throws a nice head kick!
Worner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murakami displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Murakami throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Worner was covering up waiting for the punch and Murakami finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murakami sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murakami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murakami passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murakami in particular looking to stall.
Murakami wants to free his trapped foot but Worner is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami throwing shots but Worner is blocking nicely.
Murakami missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Worner tries to get to full guard but Murakami has control of the leg.
Worner trying to control here.
Murakami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Worner wants to control but Murakami is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Murakami is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Worner has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Worner has hold of Murakami's hands but Murakami slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murakami trying to control the pace.
Murakami seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Worner for as long as he can get away with.
Murakami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murakami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Worner wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murakami lands a slapping body shot.
Worner tries to clinch up
and Murakami counters with a right hand to the body.
Murakami goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Murakami drives through with a takedown into guard.

Murakami drops back looking for a leg! Worner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Worner manages to kick Murakami off! Murakami jumps back into Worner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murakami scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Worner is rocked!
Murakami with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murakami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worner can do to turn this around?
Worner wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami connects with a couple of short punches.
Worner is still in real trouble! Can Murakami finish him?
Worner is breathing heavily.
Murakami postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Worner covers up, he's hurt! Murakami keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Murakami and the ref steps in to end the fight! Murakami can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazahiro Murakami!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bj Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Pride FC. Bj Evans has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Evans
vs
Ferguson

183 cm
21
130 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

165 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ferguson scores with a takedown into Evans's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Ferguson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Ferguson shoots in and bounces Evans off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Ferguson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Ferguson gets to his feet. Evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Bj Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferguson landing strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.
Evans is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Evans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bj Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Evans.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Ferguson shoots in.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans looks for the body kick but Ferguson saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Evans scores a takedown into full mount!
Ferguson'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.
Evans seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ferguson is holding on tight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Ferguson is just holding on here. Evans manages to take his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Ferguson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bj Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Evans wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.
Evans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Evans scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans content to stall in guard here.
Evans wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Evans.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bj Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.

Evans rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.

Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Evans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ferguson wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Evans stands up and beckons Ferguson to join him on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Evans dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson avoids the head kick by Evans.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Evans shoots in.
Evans tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.

Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown into Evans's guard.

Evans is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ferguson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Evans's body to avoid the submission. Evans has instead reached around Ferguson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Evans arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bj Evans!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maned Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Maned Khalidov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Samuelsson's chin.

Khalidov
vs
Samuelsson

199 cm
18
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
289 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maned Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsson scores with a one two! Khalidov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Maned Khalidov has been cut.
Samuelsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khalidov eats them both and turns towards Samuelsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuelsson lands with a hook. Khalidov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Khalidov is rocked!

Maned Khalidov's cut is getting worse.
Samuelsson drops Khalidov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Samuelsson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Samuelsson!
Shane Samuelsson very nearly forgot to thank [GTI] Divine Clothing [8.95$ MORALE BOOSTERS] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Swoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mathew Swoop enters the cage!

Maldonado
vs
Swoop

195 cm
27
209 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
27
212 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ *

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Swoop!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maldonado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swoop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swoop.

Swoop drives through and clinches with Maldonado against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Swoop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maldonado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swoop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maldonado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swoop prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swoop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swoop throws a right hand that Maldonado ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldonado also avoids with ease.
Swoop stuffs the takedown attempt from Maldonado. Maldonado gets slowly back to his feet.
Swoop throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Swoop.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown but Swoop shows good takedown defense.
Swoop scores with a head kick.

Swoop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldonado has Swoop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swoop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maldonado can't get the takedown.
Swoop stalling.
Swoop presses Maldonado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop lands an elbow just above Maldonado 's eye.

It looks like Sergio Maldonado has been cut.
Maldonado drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swoop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maldonado. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Maldonado has Swoop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swoop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swoop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maldonado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Swoop controlling the action here for a moment.
Swoop receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Swoop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swoop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Swoop moves into the clinch.

Swoop has Maldonado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Swoop pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maldonado tumbling to the mat - Swoop dives into Maldonado's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldonado keeping moving, preventing Swoop from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maldonado looking for a guillotine here but Swoop defends easily.

Swoop stands up and waves to Maldonado to follow him.
Swoop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Swoop moves into the clinch.

Maldonado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swoop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maldonado to the mat. Maldonado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Swoop decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maldonado, up you get!

Swoop has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Swoop manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Swoop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maldonado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swoop moves into full mount! Maldonado won't be happy about that!
Swoop controlling from mount.
Maldonado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swoop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swoop tries to control but Maldonado wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swoop prevents Maldonado from getting the reversal.
Swoop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maldonado gets back to half guard.

Maldonado looking for subs from the bottom but Swoop mounts him!
Swoop controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maldonado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Swoop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Maldonado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Swoop clinches.

Swoop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swoop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Swoop takes the fight into the clinch.

Swoop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swoop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mathew Swoop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swoop scores with a head kick.
Maldonado shoots for a double leg takedown but Swoop sprawls well. He's pushed Maldonado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Swoop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldonado, pushing him back against the cage.

Swoop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swoop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Swoop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maldonado to the mat! Maldonado manages to get full guard.

Maldonado working for a triangle but Swoop defends it easily.

Swoop stands and steps away. Maldonado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swoop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop leaves Maldonado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Swoop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Swoop decides to stand and escape the position.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swoop as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swoop's waist but Swoop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side.

Swoop clinches up against the cage.
Swoop lands a left hand.
Maldonado goes for a takedown attempt but Swoop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Swoop closes the distance and pushes Maldonado back into the cage.
Maldonado is trying to drag Swoop to the mat but Swoop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Swoop obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Swoop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Swoop.
Swoop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maldonado.
Swoop manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Swoop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maldonado uses from the top position.
Swoop has control of Maldonado's left arm, preventing Maldonado from doing any damage.
Maldonado prevents Swoop from getting back to his feet.
Maldonado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swoop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Maldonado is working an open guard so Swoop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swoop moves into the clinch successfully.

Swoop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Swoop stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maldonado to get to his feet.
Swoop lands a head kick!
Maldonado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swoop jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maldonado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swoop tries to avoid it but Maldonado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swoop to the ground. Swoop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown but Swoop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Swoop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Swoop uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swoop - that will leave a mark!
Swoop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Swoop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Swoop clinches with his opponent.

Swoop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maldonado uses from the top position.
Maldonado looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swoop is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado has momentary wrist control but Swoop slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swoop trying to control but Maldonado is working from the bottom.

Swoop stands up from Maldonado's guard - Swoop perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swoop as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Swoop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Maldonado's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Swoop.
Mathew Swoop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swoop sprawls well. Swoop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maldonado gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldonado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Swoop pushes Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldonado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swoop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swoop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swoop stops a takedown attempt from Maldonado.
Nice elbow from Swoop.
Swoop has Maldonado pushed against the cage.
Swoop scores with a shoulder strike.
Swoop is struggling to control the position.

Swoop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swoop misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop feints a jab promting Maldonado to slip. Swoop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maldonado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Swoop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Swoop decides to stand back up. Swoop steps back and let's Maldonado get back to his feet.

Swoop closes the distance and clinches.

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

Swoop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maldonado to the mat! Maldonado manages to get full guard.

Maldonado has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swoop is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maldonado.
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!
Maldonado is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Swoop is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Swoop with shots to the head and body - Maldonado looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swoop trying to control but Maldonado is having none of it.
Swoop controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado working to try and regain half guard.
Swoop looking to control but Maldonado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swoop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maldonado is looking to improve his position but Swoop isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maldonado is trying desperately to improve position.
Swoop tries to control but Maldonado wriggling away.
Maldonado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swoop controlling the position easily from mount.
Swoop prevents Maldonado from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swoop content just to control the position here.
Maldonado is looking to get to half guard.
Swoop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Swoop 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.
Sergio Maldonado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathew Swoop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mathew Swoop!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mathew Swoop!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Mathew Swoop!

Mathew Swoop wins by unanimous decision!
Mathew Swoop gave a mention to RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ * in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kev Kev Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TinY Toon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randleman comes to the cage accompanied by kiss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kev Randleman
vs
Toon

169 cm
30
272 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

191 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kev Kev Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TinY Toon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toon scores with a nice strike.
Randleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randleman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like TinY Toon has been cut.
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!
Toon has a takedown stuffed.
Toon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Randleman counters with a nice body kick.
Toon looks gassed!
Toon darts in trying to clinch

and Randleman moves into the clinch.
Randleman lands an elbow that stopped Toon in his tracks for a moment.
Randleman lands an elbow inside that Toon shrugs off.

Randleman lands a vicious elbow to the side of Toon's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Randleman tries to finish him with strikes but Toon still seems able to defend himself so Randleman steps back and lets Toon get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.

Toon is rocked!

Randleman instigates a clinch.
Toon is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?
Randleman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Toon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Randleman is unloading with more strikes now! Toon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kev Kev Randleman!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Man
vs
Kantola

180 cm
29
179 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

187 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Man gets caught flat footed, as Kantola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Man is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kantola rolls with it to try and escape but Man cranks on the arm and Kantola is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bat Man!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Piotrowski
vs
Sonnen

191 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Piotrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotrowski misses with a takedown
and Sonnen counters with a nice body shot.

Sonnen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piotrowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen digs a right hand underneath Piotrowski's ribcage. Piotrowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonnen taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Piotrowski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands a body punch.
Sonnen lands with a right to the head.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
Sonnen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Sonnen as the two fighters clinch.
Sonnen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piotrowski or not.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonnen digs a right hand into Piotrowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Piotrowski's gas tank.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen leaning against his opponent.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Sonnen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen digs a right hand into Piotrowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Piotrowski's gas tank.

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

Sonnen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.
Sonnen digs a right hand underneath Piotrowski's ribcage. Piotrowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sonnen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonnen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonnen.
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.

Piotrowski is rocked!
Sonnen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Piotrowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piotrowski backwards.
Sonnen taking a breather.
Sonnen throws a big uppercut that drops Piotrowski! More strikes from Sonnen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Piotrowski lies dazed against the cage as Sonnen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Sonnen!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Perero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Perero
vs
Beebe

175 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
153 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Perero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perero takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Luis Perero has been cut.
Perero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beebe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beebe scoring well with a low kick there.

Beebe pushes Perero up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beebe blocks an elbow strike.
Perero jumps guard but Beebe stands there with Perero around his waist. Perero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perero is breathing heavily.

Beebe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Beebe moves into the clinch successfully.
Beebe scores with a knee to the head.

Beebe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Perero tries to keep at a distance but Beebe has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beebe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Beebe clinches up with Perero and pushes him back against the cage.
Beebe is pushing Perero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beebe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beebe avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beebe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Beebe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Beebe takes the fight into the clinch.
Beebe lands an elbow inside that Perero shrugs off.
Good body shot from Beebe.
Beebe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perero tries for a takedown but Beebe manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Perero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beebe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perero backwards.

Beebe breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beebe moves into the clinch successfully.
Perero tries to break free but Beebe pushes him back against the cage.

Beebe breaks from the clinch.

Beebe moves into the clinch.
Perero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beebe has Perero pushed against the cage.

Beebe breaks from the clinch.

Beebe closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Beebe.
Perero misses with a body punch.

Beebe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Beebe counters with a head kick that drops Perero to the mat! Perero scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Perero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beebe shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Perero takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Beebe sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Perero bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chase Beebe!
Chase Beebe is the new featherweight champion!
Chase Beebe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.