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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Da Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Coach
vs
Thomas

191 cm
33
220 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

185 cm
21
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coach shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thomas tries to hold on but Coach pushes him away.

Coach stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Coach circles away easily
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.

Coach has managed to clinch.

Coach has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thomas regains guard immediately.

Coach stands up from Thomas's guard - Coach perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Coach feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

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

Coach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Thomas enables Coach to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thomas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Coach decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Coach throws a one two combo.

Coach shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coach was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach fails to move to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coach is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Coach throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Coach had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Coach finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas throws a leg kick

and Coach counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.

Coach decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.

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

Thomas has gone for a leg lock! Coach slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to stand but Coach is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.

Coach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coach won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.

Coach stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Coach circles away.

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

Coach makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Coach shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Coach stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.

Thomas tries to sprawl but Coach drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Coach stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Coach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas misses with a left hand

and Coach counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.

Coach gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas working the ground and pound but Coach is defending the strikes.
Coach is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thomas is controlling him well.
Thomas throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Coach works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Coach has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Coach gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Coach drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.

Coach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coach wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coach scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Coach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coach stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coach circles away.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Coach counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Da Coach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Coach gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Coach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coach cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Coach as Thomas shoots in.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Da Coach is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Coach catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Coach to counter with a crisp jab.

Coach has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coach pulls guard.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Coach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Coach!
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coach is one step ahead there.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coach controls the pace.

Thomas is working an open guard so Coach takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Coach closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Coach 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas closes the distance but Coach moves to the side
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Coach throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coach is in Thomas's guard.

Coach stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Coach.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Coach moves into the clinch.
Da Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Thomas.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Coach manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Coach is controlling him.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Coach just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Coach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.

Coach turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Coach in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thomas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Da Coach!
Da Coach thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asterix Sedetrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bisping is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bisping
vs
Sedetrano

188 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bisping!
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, Asterix Sedetrano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedetrano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bisping misses with a right hand
and Sedetrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bisping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sedetrano.
Sedetrano catches Bisping with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sedetrano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bisping momentarily.
Bisping with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sedetrano to score with a decent uppercut.
Bisping ducks right into an uppercut from Sedetrano.
Sedetrano connects with a right hand. Bisping shakes it off.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sedetrano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bisping misses with an uppercut
and Sedetrano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bisping throws a right hand that misses
and Sedetrano counters with a nice uppercut.
Sedetrano moves out of range as Bisping strikes.
Bisping misses with a double jab
and Sedetrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedetrano lands a nice shot to the body.
Sedetrano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bisping is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sedetrano cracks Bisping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bisping looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Bisping drops Sedetrano with a nice combination! Bisping dives into Sedetrano's guard, looking to finish!

Sedetrano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bisping trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sedetrano is still in real trouble! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping wants to pass the guard but Sedetrano is keeping the position.
Sedetrano seems to have recovered his senses.
Sedetrano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a big right hand that misses.
Bisping landing with the ground and pound.
Bisping sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Bisping.
Bisping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sedetrano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sedetrano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bisping throws a hook but Sedetrano blocks it.
Sedetrano misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sedetrano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bisping falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sedetrano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sedetrano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sedetrano lands a jab to the head.
Bisping misses with an uppercut
and Sedetrano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Bisping. Those never looked like landing.
Sedetrano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bisping connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sedetrano scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sedetrano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
Sedetrano lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, jab by Sedetrano - just one landing.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sedetrano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sedetrano.
Sedetrano digs a good body shot into Bisping's ribs.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sedetrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sedetrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Sedetrano lands.
Bisping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bisping loads up on a big right hand but Sedetrano slips the punch.
Sedetrano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sedetrano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bisping looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bisping looks to score with a jab to the body but Sedetrano is just out of range.
Bisping takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sedetrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sedetrano throws a one two combo.
Bisping throws a poor cross that misses
and Sedetrano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bisping throws a combination that misses
and Bisping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Bisping misses with a body shot
and Sedetrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bisping misses with a combination
and Sedetrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sedetrano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sedetrano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bisping.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sedetrano.
Bisping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedetrano circles away quickly and effectively.
Bisping lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sedetrano lands a jab-cross combination.
Sedetrano connects with a body shot that sends Bisping's belly button to the back.
Sedetrano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Bisping does no damage.
Sedetrano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a double jab
and Sedetrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sedetrano lands a jab-cross combination.
Sedetrano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bisping swings for the body but Sedetrano moves out of range.
Sedetrano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bisping throws a lazy right hand but Sedetrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bisping falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sedetrano counters with a left to the body.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sedetrano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sedetrano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bisping misses with a double jab
and Sedetrano counters with a stiff right hand.
Bisping throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sedetrano counters with a straight right hand.
Bisping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sedetrano lands a glancing blow to the side of Bisping's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Sedetrano coming out on top.
Sedetrano lands with a shot to the body.
Sedetrano avoids the body shot from Bisping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asterix Sedetrano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bisping stalks Sedetrano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sedetrano's face. Sedetrano staggers backwards, shaken.
Sedetrano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bisping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sedetrano counters with a straight right hand.
Bisping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sedetrano manages to avoid it.
Bisping misses with a combination
and Sedetrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sedetrano with a hook.
Bisping misses the body punch
and Sedetrano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bisping thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bisping. Sedetrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sedetrano scores with a hook to the body. Bisping takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bisping lands a jab to Sedetrano's midsection.
Sedetrano slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Sedetrano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bisping at a distance.
Michael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sedetrano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bisping.
Sedetrano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bisping lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bisping throws a poor cross that misses
and Sedetrano counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano with a nice cross.
Sedetrano scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping misses with a lunging right hand
and Sedetrano counters with a stiff right hand.
Bisping takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bisping just misses with a punch to the body.
Sedetrano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bisping throws a sloppy body shot
and Sedetrano counters with a three punch combo that has Bisping backing up. Bisping nods at Sedetrano to acknowledge the strikes.
Sedetrano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sedetrano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bisping backs up against the cage.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bisping has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sedetrano finds it's way round the side to connect with Bisping's head.
Bisping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sedetrano moves away.
Bisping looks to land a combination but Sedetrano avoids it well.
Sedetrano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bisping.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sedetrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sedetrano works over Bisping's head and body with a nice combination.
Bisping swings widly with a right hand
and Sedetrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Sedetrano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bisping stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sedetrano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Sedetrano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bisping doesn't seem phased though.
Sedetrano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bisping swings widly with a right hand
and Sedetrano counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sedetrano scores with a four punch combination!
Bisping misses with a combination
and Sedetrano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sedetrano dips to his left and cracks Bisping with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sedetrano lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asterix Sedetrano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sedetrano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asterix Sedetrano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jackson
vs
Jones

185 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
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, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jones darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones fails to pull guard.

Jackson pulls Jones into guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jackson shoots and misses

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.

Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Jones clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.

Jones kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson'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.

Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jackson gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jones scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jones stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jones forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jackson has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Jones manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jackson has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jon Jones 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.
Jackson wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tour Ment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oly Mahaffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ment
vs
Mahaffey

211 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tour Ment!
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, Oly Mahaffey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahaffey slips a jab and a cross from Ment.

Ment has closed the distance and engaged Mahaffey in a clinch.
Mahaffey tries for a takedown but Ment manages to get underhooks.
Come on Ment - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ment for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Ment breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tour Ment seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahaffey throws a head kick but Ment moves out of range.
Ment scores with a spinning back kick!
Ment lands with a nice body kick.
Mahaffey swats away the attempt to clinch by Ment.
Mahaffey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ment throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ment.
Ment tries for a takedown but Mahaffey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ment changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ment throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ment lands a right hook to the body.

Ment has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ment keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahaffey's efforts to push away.
Mahaffey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ment avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mahaffey is trying to pull guard but Ment has him pressed against the cage.
Tour Ment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oly Mahaffey.
Mahaffey wants a takedown but no success here.
Ment lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ment lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ment is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahaffey looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ment escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ment with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahaffey takes a kick to the side of the head.
A combination from Ment does no damage.
Ment lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ment.
Ment lands a really nice looking cross but Mahaffey seems unphased.
Ment lands a head shot.
Mahaffey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ment finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahaffey's head.
Ment throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ment scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ment tests Mahaffey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ment will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ment throws a right and a left that Mahaffey avoids nicely.
Ment throws a head kick that half lands.
Ment throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahaffey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Ment lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahaffey doesn't seem phased though.

Mahaffey gets the takedown into side control.
Mahaffey wants to control but Ment is keeping him busy.
Ment is pushing Mahaffey's head away, looking to escape. Mahaffey manages to hold on to the position though.
Ment is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ment is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mahaffey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ment is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mahaffey off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ment scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ment gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Ment is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mahaffey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mahaffey for a finish.

Ment looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mahaffey is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Ment off. It looks like it's working - Ment slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Mahaffey displaying calm under pressure there.
Mahaffey moves forwards but Ment connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tour Ment dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mahaffey takes one to the side of the head.
Ment is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ment moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Ment.
Mahaffey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahaffey tries to clinch there but Ment circles away.
Tour Ment is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ment connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ment shoots in but no luck this time.
Mahaffey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahaffey fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahaffey is defended easily by Ment.
Ment changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ment swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ment thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mahaffey if he has to take too many more of those.
Ment shoots in for a takedown but Mahaffey shows good takedown defense.
Mahaffey tries to clinch but Ment moves out of range.
Mahaffey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahaffey is breathing heavily.
Ment lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ment defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahaffey.
Mahaffey shoots for a double leg takedown but Ment sprawls well. He's pushed Mahaffey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tour Ment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oly Mahaffey.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ment.
Ment fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ment throws a head kick that half lands.
Ment feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahaffeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ment lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ment feints a jab promting Mahaffey to slip. Ment then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahaffey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Ment.
Ment lands an overhand right.
Ment lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ment scores with a shot to the body.
Mahaffey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ment lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ment pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mahaffey back to the cage. Ment follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Ment moves into the clinch.
Ment is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Ment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ment breaks the clinch.
Ment lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahaffey's head.
A jab from Ment finds it's way through Mahaffey's defenses.
Mahaffey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Ment closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahaffey to the mat! Mahaffey manages to get full guard.
Mahaffey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ment sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ment with a nice head shot there.
Ment lands a couple of digs.
Tour Ment overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ment scoring with punches to the head and body.

Ment gets to his feet - Mahaffey follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ment lands with a nice combination. Mahaffey backs away looking to recover.
Ment scores with a decent looking hook.
Tour Ment is winning the standup battle so far.
Ment jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ment lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Ment.
Mahaffey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ment.
Ment goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ment is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahaffey can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ment lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Ment scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ment taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tour Ment dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Ment.
Mahaffey fails with a takedown attempt.
Ment scores with a one two! Mahaffey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ment getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ment is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ment pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mahaffey back to the cage. Ment follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ment tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahaffey swivels and escapes.
That kick from Ment tenderised Mahaffey's leg. Mahaffey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahaffey walks into a straight right hand from Ment.
Ment lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahaffey at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahaffey misses with a combination
and Ment counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahaffey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ment lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahaffey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahaffey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ment.
Nice takedown defense from Ment. No joy for Mahaffey on that attempt.
Mahaffey ducks right into an uppercut from Ment.
Ment misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahaffey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ment can pounce on him.
Mahaffey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahaffey throws a leg kick
and Ment counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tour Ment is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahaffey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ment connects with a nice looking jab.
Ment scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ment scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mahaffey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ment lands a jab to Mahaffey's midsection.
A left and a right from Ment both land. Nice combination.
Ment throws a series of punches but Mahaffey avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Ment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ment pushes Mahaffey up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahaffey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ment is defending well.
Tour Ment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oly Mahaffey.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ment lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ment getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ment connects with a body shot that sends Mahaffey's belly button to the back.
Mahaffey misses with a few strikes there.
Ment lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ment.
Ment connects with a high kick.
Mahaffey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ment swivels and escapes.
Mahaffey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ment throws a series of strikes that have Mahaffey backpedaling.
Ment shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahaffey eats them both and turns towards Ment to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mahaffey thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ment shoots for a takedown but Mahaffey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ment scores with a three punch combo!
Ment throws a series of strikes that have Mahaffey backpedaling.
Mahaffey throws a lazy head kick
and Ment counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ment uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahaffey has time to react.
Ment lands a head kick!
Ment lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahaffey shoots in looking for a takedown but Ment manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahaffey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ment closes the distance and clinches.
Oly Mahaffey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ment tightens his grip and picks Mahaffey up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahaffey manages to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tour Ment showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ment 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tour Ment!
Tour Ment took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mega Boes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boes
vs
Galiei

163 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
27
136 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Boes!
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, Cirilo Galiei!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galiei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Galiei wants to clinch

so Boes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boes tries to stand but Galiei is controlling from the bottom.
Galiei looking to control.

Boes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boes shoots in for a takedown but Galiei shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galiei wants to clinch

and Boes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boes stops Galiei from standing up.
Galiei trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Boes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Galiei tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Boes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boes prevents Galiei from getting back to his feet.

Galiei is working an open guard so Boes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galiei tries to clinch

and Boes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Galiei wants to stand and escape but Boes is having none of it.

Boes stands up from Galiei's guard - Boes perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei looks to clinch

and Boes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boes.
Boes is breathing heavily.
Galiei is trying to control the position but Boes postures up.

Boes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Galiei tries to clinch but Boes moves away

and Boes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galiei wants to stand and escape but Boes is having none of it.
Boes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galiei is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mega Boes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boes shoots in and drives through. Galiei sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Boes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galiei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galiei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Boes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boes circles away from the clinch attempt

so Boes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boes tries to stand but Galiei is controlling from the bottom.
Boes won't allow Galiei to get back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Boes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galiei won't be happy with that.

Boes decides to stand back up.
Galiei wants to clinch but Boes slips to the side

and Boes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boes gets to his feet. Galiei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Boes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galiei wants to stand but Boes is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boes wants to stand but Galiei is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mega Boes.
Boes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galiei avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boes circles away from the clinch attempt

and Boes counters with a shoot takedown. Galiei fights it but they end up in guard.
Boes wanted to stand there but Galiei had control of the position.
Galiei is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cirilo Galiei hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Galiei tries to clinch but Boes moves away

and Boes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galiei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mega Boes.
Galiei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Boes dominated that second round.
That's time! Boes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Galiei tries to clinch

and Boes counters with a takedown into side control.

Boes decides to stand back up. Boes steps back and let's Galiei get back to his feet.
Galiei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boes pinned against the cage. Boes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boes shoots in looking for a takedown. Galiei tries to sprawl out of it but Boes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galiei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch

and Boes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Galiei, up you get!
Boes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boes wants it to stay on the feet.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch

and Boes counters with a shoot takedown. Galiei fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boes wants to stand but Galiei has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galiei can do to turn this around?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mega Boes.
Galiei closes the distance but Boes moves to the side

and Boes counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Boes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Galiei closes the distance but Boes moves to the side

and Boes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boes won't allow Galiei to get back to his feet.
Boes wants to stand but Galiei has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mega Boes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galiei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galiei wants to clinch up but Boes keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galiei tries to clinch

and Boes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Galiei's guard now.

Boes gets to his feet - Galiei follows without any prompting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galiei tries to clinch but Boes moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Boes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Boes!
An out of breath Mega Boes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limon Portokalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Portokalov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breaking Benjamin-I Will Not Bow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Limon Portokalov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mendez
vs
Portokalov

200 cm
34
275 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

205 cm
32
280 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Limon Portokalov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portokalov throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Portokalov misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Limon Portokalov has been cut.
Mendez connects with a jab.
Portokalov throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez slips a jab and a cross from Portokalov.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Portokalov avoids it well.
Portokalov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portokalov on the side of the head.
Mendez defending well as Portokalov loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez with a jab.
Portokalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Portokalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That has opened up Limon Portokalov's cut even more.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Portokalov enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Portokalov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez passes Portokalov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Portokalov tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
Portokalov has hold of Mendez's hands but Mendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez not doing much here.
Mendez trying to control the action but Portokalov is working from the bottom.
Portokalov tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but Portokalov defending well.

Tony Mendez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Portokalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Portokalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portokalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Portokalov's calf.
Portokalov looks gassed!
Mendez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Oooh a lovely combination from Mendez sends Portokalov down but not out. Mendez dives into side control looking to finish.

Portokalov is rocked!
Mendez lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Portokalov! Mendez senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Portokalov out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Mendez!
Tony Mendez retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tony Mendez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton has chosen Face the Pain by Stemm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Markakis
vs
Branton

187 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
199 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Markakis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markakis misses with the combination.

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

Markakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Branton passes Markakis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markakis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Branton manages to mount him!
Branton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Branton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Nick Markakis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Branton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Markakis has his hands clasped together but Branton breaks the hold and Markakis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Branton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Branton!
Billy Branton is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Billy Branton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.