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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luan Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luan Nguyen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Nguyen

185 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
215 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 3 - 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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luan Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nguyen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Nguyen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nguyen postures up.

Nguyen drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Nguyen off! Nguyen jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Nguyen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.

Nguyen drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Nguyen off! Nguyen jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Nguyen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Nguyen 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. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nguyen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luan Nguyen!

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Shouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Ferguson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Shouse
vs
Ferguson

162 cm
22
116 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

165 cm
27
128 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Shouse !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shouse avoids it really well and circles away.
Shouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.

Ferguson drives through with a takedown into Shouse 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shouse is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shouse keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ferguson shoots and misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shouse tries to stand but Ferguson is controlling from the bottom.
Shouse working some strikes from top position.
Shouse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferguson has his foot on Shouse 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shouse wants to stand but Ferguson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shouse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Shouse gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shouse throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Shouse misses with a head kick.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shouse misses with a low kick.
Shouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Shouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shouse digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.

Shouse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Shouse prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Shouse wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

Ferguson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shouse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Shouse stands up and waves to Ferguson to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shouse drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.
Joshua Shouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Shouse stalls.
Ferguson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shouse prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ferguson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shouse clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joshua Shouse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shouse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shouse moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.

Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
Shouse is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shouse tries to get out of the position.

Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shouse is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shouse is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shouse looks a forlorn figure.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.
Shouse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Shouse to control.
Ferguson is stalling here but it's allowed Shouse to get half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Shouse trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shouse is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Ferguson prevents Shouse from getting the reversal.

Ferguson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shouse turns into him and now he's in Ferguson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.

Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shouse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shouse slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Shouse didn't see that one coming.
Ferguson takes a swing at Shouse 's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have Shouse backpedaling.

Shouse moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Shouse wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Shouse gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ferguson regains guard.
Josh Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shouse trying to move into half guard but instead Ferguson has managed to sweep!
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shouse is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Shouse had control of the position.

Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shouse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Shouse 's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shouse is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Shouse 's takedown attempt.

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

Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Shouse .
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Shouse manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Shouse . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shouse manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shouse controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself.
Shouse wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Shouse keeps moving.

Ferguson gets to his feet - Shouse follows without any prompting.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Shouse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferguson is looking to control Shouse 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferguson avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shouse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferguson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shouse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Shouse working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shouse stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.

Shouse stands up and waves to Ferguson to follow him.
Joshua Shouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Shouse is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Shouse .
I think Shouse 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Shouse !

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Aldo
vs
Beebe

150 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
30
153 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
and Beebe counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Beebe counter with a right hand.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Beebe counters with a shoot takedown. Aldo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aldo has momentary wrist control but Beebe slips an elbow through the middle.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Beebe tries to pass.
Aldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Beebe is proving a slippery customer.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo is trying to keep Beebe in close.
Beebe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Beebe from controlling successfully.
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beebe is working Aldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beebe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beebe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Beebe with a nice head shot there.
Beebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beebe.
Beebe wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Beebe postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beebe pushes down on Aldo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beebe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldo defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beebe slips a nice elbow through Aldo's hands, connecting with Aldo's forehead.
Beebe lands strikes from half guard.

Beebe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Beebe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Beebe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Beebe seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beebe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldo 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.
Beebe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beebe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beebe working the ground and pound effectively.

Beebe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beebe landing shots from mount.

Aldo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beebe prevents Aldo from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Aldo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beebe lands a big elbow - Aldo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Aldo is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chase Beebe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chase Beebe thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leto II Atreides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limon Portokalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Portokalov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Breaking Benjamin-I Will Not Bow. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

II Atreides
vs
Portokalov

188 cm
28
234 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

205 cm
32
280 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leto II Atreides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Limon Portokalov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portokalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Atreides is just out of range.
A big left from Portokalov misses.
Portokalov throws out a loose jab but Atreides uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atreides goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Portokalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portokalov keeps the fight on the outside.
Atreides defending well as Portokalov loads up on a big left hand.
Atreides slips under a jab.
Atreides shoots in looking for a takedown. Portokalov tries to sprawl out of it but Atreides keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Portokalov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Portokalov throws a hook but Atreides avoids it easily.
Portokalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atreides counters with a head kick. That will keep Portokalov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

It looks like Limon Portokalov has been cut.
Limon Portokalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portokalov lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Atreides gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Portokalov tries to get to full guard but Atreides has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov is looking to control Atreides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Portokalov avoid being mounted?
Atreides wants to lay and pray for a moment but Portokalov keeps working.
Portokalov is looking for a sweep. Atreides is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Portokalov is trying to maintain the position but Atreides is very close to passing his half guard.
Portokalov wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Portokalov scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Leto II Atreides has been cut.

Portokalov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Atreides sprawling to the canvas! Atreides rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Portokalov finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atreides wants to clinch up but Portokalov keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Atreides closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Portokalov's guard.
Atreides preventing the sweep.

Portokalov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Portokalov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Portokalov lands a nice looking body shot.
Atreides is breathing heavily.
Portokalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portokalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Limon Portokalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
and Portokalov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Atreides! He's just covering up as Portokalov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Limon Portokalov!
Limon Portokalov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fresh To Death Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Hall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kissinger
vs
Hall

190 cm
27
180 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

182 cm
35
179 lbs
18 - 34 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Kissinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissinger is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Kissinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kissinger moves to clinch but Hall breaks away
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kissinger avoids it really well and circles away.
Kissinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Hall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kissinger misses with a jab to the body

and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kissinger's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hall won't allow Kissinger to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kissinger keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Kissinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hall.
Hall postures up in Kissinger's guard and throws a big left but Kissinger blocks it.
Hall looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kissinger is keeping the position for now.
Hall prevents Kissinger from getting back to his feet.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kissinger keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kissinger takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Kissinger has him pressed against the cage.
Henry Kissinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Hall.
Kissinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Kissinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kissinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Kissinger.

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

Kissinger gets to his feet. Hall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Kissinger drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger gets underhooks to prevent Hall's takedown attempt.
Kissinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
Kissinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
Hall trying to stall but Kissinger improves his position.
Hall looks winded!
Kissinger lands a left hand.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Hall jumps guard.

Kissinger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kissinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henry Kissinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kissinger darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kissinger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kissinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Kissinger tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Kissinger back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kissinger after a bit of a struggle.
Kissinger lands a nice elbow.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Kissinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall blocks a body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Kissinger lands with a left to the head.
Kissinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kissinger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall stalling in the clinch but Kissinger improves position.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kissinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Kissinger.
Hall lands a two punch combo.

Kissinger clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Kissinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kissinger - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kissinger on the inside.
Hall being controlled against the cage.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Hall is rocked!
Hall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Kissinger finish him?
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kissinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henry Kissinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Kissinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kissinger landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kissinger.
Hall takes an elbow to the temple.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kissinger to keep the fight standing.
Henry Kissinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Hall.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kissinger.
Kissinger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hall! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kissinger is unloading with more strikes now! Hall drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Kissinger!
Our winner, Henry Kissinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Da Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Coach
vs
Davis

191 cm
33
220 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Davis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Coach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coach.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coach is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis throws a head kick but Coach moves out of range.
Coach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Coach's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Davis dives in looking to finish as Coach flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Davis's strikes! Davis is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Coach's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Coach was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Davis!
After winning the bout, Brad Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.