NewDay Battlefield 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mitchell Guzman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chandler
vs
Guzman

172 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Chandler!
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, Mitchell Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guzman.

Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guzman to the ground. Chandler is now in Guzman's guard.
Chandler wants to stand and escape but instead Guzman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guzman trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.

Chandler pushes Guzman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Guzman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Guzman moves out of range easily.
Chandler misses with a head kick.
Guzman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guzman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Guzman fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Guzman is pulling down on Chandler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chandler, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Guzman pushes Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Guzman.
Guzman throws a combination that misses
and Chandler counters with an inside leg kick.
Guzman with a poor takedown

and Chandler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guzman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guzman is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chandler is breathing heavily.

Michael Chandler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guzman throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chandler gets a double leg takedown into Guzman's guard.
Guzman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.

Guzman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Guzman is looking to control Chandler's arms but Chandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guzman has his back to the cage.

Guzman pulls guard.
Chandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guzman is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guzman is proving hard to escape from.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guzman on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Guzman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guzman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guzman throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guzman.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Guzman is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Guzman's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chandler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guzman looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guzman throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chandler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Guzman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chandler checks it well.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Chandler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guzman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Guzman has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.

Chandler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Guzman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chandler is working to get back to half guard.
Chandler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chandler tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guzman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Guzman wants to control the pace but Chandler is squirming around nicely.
Guzman avoids the attempt from Chandler to control.
Chandler is squirming around, avoiding Guzman's attempts to control the action.
Chandler prevents any damage by holding on tight.

Chandler is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Guzman locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Chandler is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitchell Guzman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Moco
vs
Pete

198 cm
33
142 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

184 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Texas Pete!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Moco closes the distance and pushes Pete back into the cage.
Pete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pete is looking to break free of the clinch but Moco has double underhooks.
Pete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pete misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pete misses with the head strike.
Pete misses with a punch to the body.
Moco missing with knees to the body.
Moco blocks a body shot from Pete.

Pete breaks the clinch.
Pete misses with a hook
and Moco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco misses with a wild combination.
Moco wants to clinch but Pete slips to the side
and Pete counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Lonje Moco has been cut.
Moco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moco with a body punch. A glancing blow.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pete.
Pete misses with some punches.

Moco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pete uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moco has control of Pete's left arm, preventing Pete from doing any damage.
Moco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moco tries to get out of the position.
Pete wants to stand and escape but instead Moco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moco passes into half guard.
Pete wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pete actively working from the bottom here.

Moco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pete wants to sweep but Moco has passed to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete is looking to regain half guard here but Moco keeps moving and retains side control.
Moco controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pete thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lonje Moco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pete misses with a hook. Moco ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moco rushes Pete and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pete misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pete tries to work over Moco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pete.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pete wants to break free but Moco has control.
Pete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Moco pulls guard successfully.

Pete gets to his feet - Moco follows without any prompting.
Pete throws the left hand but Moco avoids the punch easily.
Moco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pete misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete misses with an uppercut
and Moco counters with a one-two to the body.
Moco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pete lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moco tries to clinch there but Pete circles away.
Moco tries to clinch
and Pete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pete keeps the fight on the outside.
Moco tries to clinch there but Pete circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Texas Pete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moco fails with a takedown attempt.
Pete swats away the attempt to clinch by Moco.
Texas Pete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moco tries to clinch there but Pete circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco tries to clinch
and Pete counters with a three punch combo that has Moco backing up. Moco nods at Pete to acknowledge the strikes.
Pete keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pete swings widly with a right hand
and Moco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pete throws a combination that misses
and Moco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pete connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moco scrambles back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Texas Pete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lonje Moco'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Moco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moco throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moco is defended easily by Pete.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moco pushes Pete up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moco blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Moco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Pete escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moco pushing down on Pete's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pete wants to improve his position but Moco is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moco wants to take a breather but Pete is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pete is trying to get back to full guard.

Lonje Moco has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pete misses with a left hand
and Moco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonje Moco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pete throws a nice looking combination but Moco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Moco moves into the clinch.
Pete misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete tries to work over Moco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Moco is trying to trip Pete. He has hold of a leg but Pete is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Moco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pete is keeping the position for now.
Pete keeping moving, preventing Moco from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lonje Moco.
Pete misses with a left hand
and Moco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moco rushes Pete and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lonje Moco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moco 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonje Moco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reece Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fagundes Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reece Meyers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meyers
vs
Goncalves

187 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reece Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagundes Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Goncalves gets a double leg takedown into Meyers's guard.
Goncalves is working Meyers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goncalves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goncalves scoring with some ground and pound.
Goncalves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goncalves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goncalves trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom.
Goncalves chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves stops Meyers from standing up.
Goncalves lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a couple of elbows.
Goncalves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goncalves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meyers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goncalves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meyers keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
Goncalves is looking to work some ground and pound but Meyers has wrist control.
Goncalves passes Meyers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Meyers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goncalves.
Goncalves drops an elbow to the side of Meyers's head.
Goncalves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves throwing shots but Meyers is blocking nicely.
Goncalves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goncalves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goncalves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meyers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goncalves.
Goncalves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
Goncalves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goncalves not doing much here.
Goncalves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goncalves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Meyers taking some punishment here, with Goncalves in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goncalves.
Goncalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meyers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goncalves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves stops Meyers from getting back to his feet.
Goncalves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goncalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meyers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meyers is trying to stand up here but Goncalves is controlling him well.
Goncalves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goncalves connects with a nice short shot to Meyers's temple.
Nice strikes from Goncalves there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goncalves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meyers to regain full guard.
Meyers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goncalves lands a couple of digs.

Meyers pushes Goncalves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Meyers gets caught flat footed, as Goncalves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Meyers sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyers is looking to clinch but Goncalves is avoiding it.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Meyers circles away.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Meyers sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncalves.
Reece Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fagundes Goncalves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goncalves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Meyers as Goncalves shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Reece Meyers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Meyers pushes him off.
Meyers wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves dives in and grabs Meyers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes down on Goncalves's head and hops out.
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Meyers.

Goncalves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goncalves works over Meyers with some ground and pound from guard.
Goncalves stops Meyers from standing up.
Goncalves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goncalves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goncalves lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goncalves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyers keeps working.
Goncalves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyers defending well though.
Meyers is trying to stand.
Goncalves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goncalves is keen to just control but Meyers is a slippery customer.
Goncalves wants to pass to mount but Meyers is defending the position.
Goncalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meyers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyers defending well though.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goncalves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meyers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goncalves lands a nice short elbow.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but Meyers defending well.
Goncalves is nestled in close to Meyers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goncalves wants to control but Meyers is keeping him busy.
Meyers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Meyers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves won't allow Meyers to get back to his feet.
Goncalves working some strikes from top position.
Goncalves landing some decent shots from guard.
Goncalves postures up and lands a big shot to Meyers's brow.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves is working Meyers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goncalves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goncalves won't allow Meyers to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fagundes Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Meyers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goncalves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meyers's head.
Goncalves landing with the ground and pound.
Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meyers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goncalves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goncalves stands up over Meyers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goncalves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goncalves trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom.

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

Goncalves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Meyers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meyers misses the shot to the body.
Meyers closes the distance looking to clinch

so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meyers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goncalves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goncalves.
Meyers wants to stand but Goncalves is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goncalves throws a big right hand that misses.
Goncalves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goncalves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goncalves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goncalves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meyers's head.
Goncalves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goncalves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goncalves slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Meyers to get to his feet.

Goncalves feints and as Meyers raises his hands in defense, Goncalves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyers wants to stand but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Goncalves throws a big right hand that misses.
Goncalves landing with the ground and pound.
Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goncalves connects with a couple of short punches.
Reece Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagundes Goncalves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Goncalves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyers is looking to escape.
Goncalves is controlling the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagundes Goncalves!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kralaiev
vs
Tugarinov

191 cm
32
240 lbs
16 - 16 - 1

183 cm
31
228 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kralaiev darts in and clinches Tugarinov up against the cage.
Kralaiev crunches a lovely knee into Tugarinov's ribcage.
Kralaiev scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Sasha Tugarinov has been cut.

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

Kralaiev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kralaiev scores with a knee to the head.
Kralaiev with a knee to the head.
Kralaiev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tugarinov's face.
Kralaiev landing knees to the body.
Tugarinov looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugarinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kralaiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Tugarinov avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kralaiev obliges.
Kralaiev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kralaiev.
Kralaiev lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kralaiev lands a knee to the head.
Kralaiev landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kralaiev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kralaiev lands a nice knee to the body.
Kralaiev lands a nice knee to the body.

Kralaiev breaks from the clinch.
Kralaiev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sasha Tugarinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Kralaiev moves into range and clinches up with Tugarinov.

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

Kralaiev clinches with his opponent.
Kralaiev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kralaiev landing knees to the head.
Kralaiev crunches a lovely knee into Tugarinov's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kralaiev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kralaiev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kralaiev connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Tugarinov goes down! Kralaiev jumps into full mount looking to finish!

Tugarinov is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kralaiev content just to control the position here.
Tugarinov is still in real trouble! Can Kralaiev finish him?
Tugarinov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kralaiev get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kralaiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Tugarinov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tugarinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kralaiev counters with a huge head kick that drops Tugarinov! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kralaiev!
A victorious Ivan Kralaiev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Sinistra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Last Ones Left by 2PAC blaring out of the sound system. Nick Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinnie Sinistra's chin.

Diaz
vs
Sinistra

190 cm
26
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
187 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Brute

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sinistra!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sinistra which made him look bad.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sinistra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Sinistra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sinistra showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Sinistra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sinistra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diaz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sinistra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinnie Sinistra!
Vinnie Sinistra was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raive Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Barnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malapitan
vs
Barnham

173 cm
25
200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

196 cm
27
216 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raive Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Barnham!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnham takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Malapitan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malapitan shoots in for a double leg but Barnham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Raive Malapitan has been cut.
Barnham fakes the leg kick and cracks Malapitan in the body.
Barnham throws a nice inside leg kick.

Barnham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnham is pressing down on Malapitan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malapitan is holding on for now.
Well, if Barnham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Malapitan wants to get back to full guard.
Barnham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malapitan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malapitan tries to get to full guard but Barnham has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnham is trying to work for a kimura but Malapitan is defending well.
Malapitan tries to roll over but Barnham keeps him under control.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Malapitan is in trouble now - Barnham has advanced to mount!
Barnham avoids the attempt from Malapitan to control.
Barnham dominating with strikes here.
Barnham with a couple of short strikes.
Barnham looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnham landing strikes, looking to finish!

Raive Malapitan's cut is getting worse.
Barnham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Barnham connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Raive Malapitan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Barnham 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. Malapitan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Barnham off and cradles Malapitan's limp body as Barnham celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ben Barnham!
Ben Barnham really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here Comes the Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brandao
vs
Henderson

178 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandao.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Brandao throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Brandao dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Brandao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson thuds his right hand into Brandao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back.
Brandao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson delivers a nice body kick.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henderson.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down.
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandao. That did some damage!
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!
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands with a hook. Henderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Brandao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandao misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brandao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandao doesn't seem phased though.
Henderson slips a straight right by Brandao.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Brandao takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Brandao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Henderson.
Henderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brandao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Henderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Brandao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Brandao counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandao's head.
Brandao misses with a hook.
Brandao lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao swinging wildly here.
Brandao misses with a few strikes there.
Brandao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandao's head.
Brandao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson cracks Brandao with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
Brandao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Henderson.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandao. That did some damage!
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Brandao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson feints a jab promting Brandao to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brandao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Brandao's ribs.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brandao momentarily.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Brandao.
A jab from Brandao finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Brandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Henderson.
Henderson throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Henderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brandao might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandao misses with the combination.
Brandao throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson moves out of range as Brandao strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Henderson.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
Nice uppercut there from Henderson.
Henderson lands the left hand.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Brandao backpedaling.
Brandao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandao blocks a jab.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Henderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Brandao.
Brandao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Brandao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Brandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Brandao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brandao throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson feints a jab promting Brandao to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brandao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Brandao is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Brandao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Henderson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brandao. Brandao tries to recover but Henderson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brandao lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Henderson!
Jeremy Henderson is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souto has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 violin orchestra as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gomez
vs
Souto

175 cm
32
175 lbs
20 - 22 - 2

184 cm
31
185 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Souto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomez forces Souto back against the cage and clinches.

Souto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Souto is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.

Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souto pulls his head out easily.

Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Souto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souto prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Gomez wants to control but Souto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Souto is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Souto tries to pass to full mount but Gomez defends it.
Gomez has his hands clasped together around Souto's back. He's all about the action.
Gomez tries to roll over but Souto keeps him under control.
Souto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souto pulls his head out easily.
Gomez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez is looking for a triangle but Souto pushes his legs off easily.
Souto trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souto postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.

Souto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souto trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souto is putting a hurting on Gomez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Souto wants to take a breather but Gomez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Souto.
Souto looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Souto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Souto has Gomez pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Souto is keeping the position.
Souto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Gomez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomez.
Souto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rolando Souto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Souto gets caught flat footed, as Gomez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Souto had control of the position.
Gomez trying to control but Souto is working from the bottom.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souto keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Gomez.

Gomez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Souto is trying to defend but Gomez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Souto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Souto looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
Gomez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Jose Gomez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souto sprawls well. Souto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Souto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Gomez gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez just content to control the position.
Gomez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Souto for as long as he can get away with.
Gomez working away.
Souto is looking to regain half guard here but Gomez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomez controlling from side mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
Souto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Souto avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Gomez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Souto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Gomez connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souto on the side of the head.

Souto takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souto stops a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Souto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Souto is pressed up against the cage. Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Souto down to the mat. Souto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souto throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.

Gomez has Souto up against the cage in a clinch.
Souto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.

Gomez wants the takedown. Souto is fighting it off but Gomez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Souto's guard against the cage.
Souto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Souto wriggles free and stands up.
Souto takes one on the button.
Souto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souto tries to clinch

and Gomez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Souto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souto tries a knee to the head but Gomez blocks it.
Souto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomez's efforts to push away.
Gomez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Souto gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Souto's head but Souto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Souto. Souto gets slowly back to his feet.

Gomez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souto to the ground. Gomez is now in Souto's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souto keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Gomez!
Jose Gomez is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Jose Gomez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.