NWO 68 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reikki Pierre Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Reikki Pierre Saint enters the cage!

Average
vs
Pierre Saint

170 cm
20
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

New World Order Clothing

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Average!
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, Reikki Pierre Saint!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Average moves into the clinch.
Average lands a shoulder strike.
Pierre Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Average breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larry Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierre Saint moves forwards but Average connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Average's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pierre Saint under the eye.
Average bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pierre Saint's head backwards.
Pierre Saint walks into a straight right hand from Average.

Pierre Saint is rocked!
Pierre Saint looks up at the clock. Bad move! Average lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pierre Saint. Average pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Average!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Stolen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lister
vs
Stolen

185 cm
28
197 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Stolen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lister shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stolen's guard.
Stolen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Lister stands up and waves to Stolen to follow him.

Lister darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lister is controlling the pace.
Lister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Lister seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stolen actively working from the bottom here.

Lister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stolen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lister.
Lister is controlling the pace.
Lister tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister wants to control but Stolen is keeping him busy.
Stolen wants to improve his position but Lister is controlling well.
Lister takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lister is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Lister just wasn't active enough.
Stolen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lister sprawls well. He's pushed Stolen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Stolen tries to keep at a distance but Lister has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lister jumps into guard, dragging Stolen to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister working a defensive guard here.
Lister trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stolen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stolen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lister is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lister has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stolen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lister.
Lister controls the position for a moment.
Lister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stolen's best efforts.
Lister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stolen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolen is pressing down on Lister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lister is holding on for now.
Lister is looking to control Stolen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lister avoid being mounted?

Lister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stolen is trying to work for a kimura but Lister is defending well.

Lister pushes Stolen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Lister or perhaps it was just good defense by Stolen which made him look bad.

Lister closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stolen did well to prevent Lister getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Lister dominated that 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.

Lister moves in looking to clinch but Stolen pushes him off.
Lister tries to land a front kick but Stolen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stolen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stolen circles away quickly and effectively.
Stolen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stolen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Lister gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stolen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stolen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolen avoids the head kick by Lister.
Lister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stolen sprawls well. Stolen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lister gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stolen. Lister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stolen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lister doesn't manage to clinch there - Stolen circles away.
Lister wants to clinch up but Stolen keeps it at a distance.
Lister throws a combination. Stolen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lister wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister tries a head kick but it misses.
Lister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stolen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stolen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lister as he avoids it easily.
Lister throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lister shoots in for a double leg but Stolen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Lister clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister jumps guard but Stolen stands there with Lister around his waist. Lister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lister wants to take the fight to the mat but Stolen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lister tries to close the distance and clinch but Stolen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Stolen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lister's half guard.
Stolen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lister has hold of Stolen's hands but Stolen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stolen throwing shots but Lister is blocking nicely.
Stolen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lister's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister trying to control but Stolen postures up.
Stolen prevents Lister from standing back up.
Lister controlling the position for now.

Lister looking for submissions off his back.
Lister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stolen.
Stolen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stolen is looking to advance position but Lister won't allow it.
Stolen throwing shots but Lister is blocking nicely.
Lister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stolen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Lister dominated that second round.
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!

Stolen takes a swing at Lister's ribcage but misses.
Stolen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lister swivels and escapes.
Lister lands with a nice combination. Stolen backs away looking to recover.
Dean Lister is winning the standup battle so far.

Lister shoots in and bounces Stolen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dean Lister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stolen looking for a sweep. Not yet Stolen, not yet.
Lister trying to control but Stolen is working from the bottom.
Lister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Lister wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lister shoots in for a takedown but Stolen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lister tries to clinch up.
Stolen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lister avoids it really well and circles away.
Stolen stuffs the takedown attempt from Lister. Lister gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Stolen. No joy for Lister on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stolen misses with a hook. Lister ducked under it nicely.
Stolen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lister misses with a few strikes there.
Lister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean Lister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stolen pinned against the cage. Stolen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lister shoots in for a takedown but Stolen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Stolen misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stolen shoots in and gets a takedown into Lister's guard.
Stolen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Stolen drops back looking for a leg! Lister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lister manages to kick Stolen off! Stolen jumps back into Lister's guard.
Stolen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lister working for a triangle but Stolen defends it easily.
Lister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolen throwing strikes from guard but Lister blocks nicely.
Stolen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stolen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stolen lands a couple of elbows.
Stolen is pushing down on Lister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lister is fighting to maintain full guard but Stolen has managed to sneak the leg through.

Lister has one foot on Stolen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lister sprawls well. He's pushed Stolen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stolen throws a series of punches but Lister moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stolen misses with a left hand
and Lister counters with a solid body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Stolen. No joy for Lister on that attempt.

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 Dean Lister.
Well Lister 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Lister!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniel Dawkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dixon
vs
Dawkins

175 cm
26
153 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

172 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Dixon!
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, Nathaniel Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Dixon closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Dixon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Dixon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Dixon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawkins is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dawkins jumps into guard, dragging Dixon to the mat.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon is in close to Dawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking to control.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.

Dixon stands and steps away. Dawkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dixon lands a big head kick that sends Dawkins tumbling to the mat! Dixon takes a step backwards and waves Dawkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Dawkins is rocked!
Dixon throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Dawkins crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Dixon!
Our winner, Greg Dixon, 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
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Nokia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papabol Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bastian Nokia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nokia
vs
Pol

182 cm
26
130 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

160 cm
21
140 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Nokia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papabol Pol!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokia fails with a takedown attempt.
Pol looks to score with a jab to the body but Nokia is just out of range.
Pol misses with a right hand

and Nokia counters with a single leg into guard. Pol didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nokia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pol is keeping the position for now.
Pol can't keep his opponent in guard - Nokia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol trying to get back to full guard but Nokia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nokia manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pol to take his back!
Pol is trying to break free.
Pol prevents Nokia from getting a body triangle.
Pol trying to control the hands but Nokia won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol can't escape the position.
Nokia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pol holding on to Nokia's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Pol trying to control the action but Nokia just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Papabol Pol.
Pol misses with a double jab

and Nokia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pol's guard now.

Pol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nokia passes into half guard.
Nokia is thwarting Pol's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pol tries to kick Nokia off in order to stand up. Nokia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pol looks to move to half guard but instead Nokia has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastian Nokia 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.

Pol swinging wildly here.
Pol throws a combination that misses

and Nokia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pol is trying to stand.
Pol scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nokia manages to mount him!
Pol has given up his back here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia tries to get the hooks in deep but Pol pushed the leg off.
Nokia keeps control of the position as Pol tries to break free.
Nokia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pol can't escape the position.
Pol looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pol looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nokia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia keeps control of the position as Pol tries to break free.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nokia avoids the head kick by Pol.
Pol throws a combination that misses

so Nokia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nokia stops Pol from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pol is looking for a triangle here but Nokia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastian Nokia 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. This is the final round!

Nokia fails with the takedown.
Pol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nokia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nokia checks a low kick from Pol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pol misses with a body shot.
Nokia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pol throws a combination that misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Nokia stalls from top position.
Pol looks to move to half guard but instead Nokia has passed into mount! Damn!
Pol tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia works his way to his opponent's back.
Pol trying to control the hands but Nokia won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pol wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nokia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bastian Nokia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pol trying to control the action but Nokia just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Papabol Pol hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nokia shoots in but Pol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pol throws a lazy uppercut

and Nokia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pol's guard.
Pol wants to stand but Nokia is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Nokia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nokia, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Nokia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrica The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mendonca
vs
The Pitbull

182 cm
21
171 lbs
1 - 14 - 0

181 cm
19
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Mendonca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrica The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendonca closes the distance and clinches up with The Pitbull, looking for a takedown. Mendonca pushes The Pitbull against the cage but The Pitbull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The Pitbull clinches up against the cage.

Mendonca breaks the clinch.
The Pitbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendonca pinned against the cage. Mendonca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendonca throws a head kick that misses.

Mendonca looking to score a takedown here. The Pitbull is defending well but Mendonca drives through and ends up in The Pitbull's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mendonca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Pitbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendonca stopping the sweep attempt from The Pitbull.
Mendonca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The Pitbull kicks Mendonca off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Pitbull defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendonca lunges at The Pitbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Pitbull's hand.
Mendonca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Pitbull is fending him off so far but Mendonca persists. Nope, The Pitbull circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Mendonca. No joy for The Pitbull on that attempt.
The Pitbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendonca tries to avoid it but The Pitbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendonca to the ground. Mendonca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendonca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Taylor Mendonca has been cut.
The Pitbull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendonca counters with a big head kick but The Pitbull shrugs it off.
The Pitbull fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pitbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca lands a high kick!
Mendonca has a takedown stuffed.
The Pitbull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Pitbull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendonca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Pitbull looks winded!

Mendonca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Pitbull is trying to defend but Mendonca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendonca wants to stand up but The Pitbull is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull moves into full guard.

The Pitbull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendonca trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet The Pitbull, not yet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Pitbull's guard.
Mendonca controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Pitbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendonca's guard.

The Pitbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendonca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Taylor Mendonca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Mendonca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The Pitbull stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendonca. Mendonca gets slowly back to his feet.
The Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendonca sprawls well. Mendonca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendonca tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Pitbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendonca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendonca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Pitbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Pitbull tries for a takedown but Mendonca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendonca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendonca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Pitbull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca shoots in looking for a takedown but The Pitbull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendonca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mendonca shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Pitbull napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Pitbull is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Pitbull moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Pitbull pushes Mendonca off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The Pitbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Mendonca shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull is holding on to half guard well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Pitbull actively working from the bottom here.
The Pitbull trying to control but Mendonca postures up.
The Pitbull keeping hold of Mendonca's head, controlling as best he can.
Mendonca tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Pitbull.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca wants to pass to mount but The Pitbull is defending the position.

The Pitbull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The Pitbull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendonca wants to pass to mount but The Pitbull is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendonca trying to control but The Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Mendonca distracts The Pitbull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

The Pitbull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The Pitbull scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Mendonca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Mendonca's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Mendonca tries to clinch there but The Pitbull circles away.
The Pitbull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendonca but Mendonca pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Mendonca pushes The Pitbull up against the cage in a clinch.

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

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

The Pitbull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendonca defends it easily.
The Pitbull is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Pitbull is pulling down on Mendonca's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendonca, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull trying to control the position.
Mendonca wanted to stand there but The Pitbull had control of the position.
Mendonca with a flurry of punches that miss.

The Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The Pitbull pushes Mendonca off and gets back to his feet.
The Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The Pitbull forces Mendonca back against the cage and clinches.

Mendonca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendonca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Pitbull looks to land a combination but Mendonca avoids it well.

Mendonca moves into the clinch.

Mendonca breaks from the clinch.
Mendonca dives in and grabs The Pitbull's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Pitbull pushes down on Mendonca's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Mendonca closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendonca wants to pass the guard but The Pitbull is defending well.
Mendonca seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The Pitbull throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mendonca trying to control the action but The Pitbull is working from the bottom.
The Pitbull makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Pitbull.

The Pitbull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendonca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendonca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendonca looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendonca passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Mendonca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendonca 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrica The Pitbull!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Legend Dary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dary
vs
Robinson

173 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
154 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Dary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dary misses with a body shot.
Dary throws a leg kick that misses.
Dary throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dary manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dary shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Dary, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Dary against the cage but Dary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dary dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Dary's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Legend Dary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dary tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dary to the ground. Dary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Dary checks it.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dary.
Dary throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Dary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dary lands a two punch combo.
A head kick from Dary lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Robinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dary was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dary is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dary not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Robinson actively working from the bottom here.

Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Dary slips a nice elbow through Robinson's hands, connecting with Robinson's forehead.

Dary is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson is trying to control but Dary passes into side control!

Dary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dary is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Dary keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson is trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dary.
Dary is breathing heavily.

Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dary.

Robinson kicks off Dary and gets to his feet.

Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dary did well to prevent Robinson getting side control.

Dary is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.

Robinson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Dary.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Dary falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Dary is rocked!
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!
Robinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dary's sensitive parts.
Oh Dary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dary throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dary looks up at the clock. Bad move! Robinson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dary. Robinson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Robinson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Aquilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Aquilano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Huxtable
vs
Aquilano

185 cm
20
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Huxtable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Aquilano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxtable throws a big shot that misses.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cliff Huxtable!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sook Madik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sook Madik will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bonnar
vs
Madik

190 cm
28
218 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
210 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

New World Order Clothing

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sook Madik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bonnar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bonnar breaks the clinch.

Bonnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Madik's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Madik actively working from the bottom here.

Madik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Madik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Madik is trying to get back to full guard.

Madik looking for submissions off his back.
Madik wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Madik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Madik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madik actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonnar wants to free his trapped foot but Madik is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Bonnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Madik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Madik is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonnar.
Bonnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Madik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonnar winds up and cracks Madik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Madik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar drops an elbow to the side of Madik's head.
Madik tries to roll over but Bonnar keeps him under control.
Madik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Madik has an active guard here but Bonnar has managed to pass into half guard.
Madik looks winded!
Bonnar trying to control the action but Madik is working from the bottom.
Bonnar not doing much here.
Madik is trying to get back to full guard.

Madik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonnar pulls his head out easily.
Bonnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Madik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madik has hold of Bonnar's hands but Bonnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bonnar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Madik!
Bonnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Madik tries to improve his position but Bonnar has taken his back! Bonnar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Madik tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bonnar pushes Madik away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steffan Bonnar!
Steffan Bonnar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Diggler has chosen kick my ass......rehab as his entrance music. Ricky Dray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirk Diggler's chin.

Dray
vs
Diggler

178 cm
22
199 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggler scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diggler slips a straight right by Dray.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggler.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggler scores with a four punch combination!
Diggler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dray.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Diggler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Dray persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggler throws a combination. Dray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Diggler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diggler.
A combination from Diggler does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diggler. Those never looked like landing.

Diggler tries to sprawl but Dray drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet.

Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.

Dray is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dray seems to be looking for submissions.
Dray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
Dray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Dray is having none of it.
Diggler trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dray throwing strikes but missing.
Dray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
Diggler has momentary wrist control but Dray slips an elbow through the middle.

Dray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diggler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dray, into his guard.
Diggler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diggler stands up from Dray's guard - Diggler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diggler tries to bum rush Dray with a series of wild strikes but Dray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dray misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diggler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dray walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Diggler misses.
Dray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggler pinned against the cage. Diggler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dray is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dray is defended easily by Diggler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diggler is trying to stand.
Dray throwing shots but Diggler is blocking nicely.

Dray seems to be working for a kimura but Diggler defends the submission attempt.

Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diggler tries to kick Dray off but Dray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is trying to stand back up but Dray is controlling him
Dray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggler defending well though.

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

Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.
Ricky Dray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dray with the ground and pound but Diggler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diggler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Diggler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Dray is having none of it.
Dray connects with a couple of short punches.

Diggler wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggler as he avoids it easily.
Dray shoots for a takedown but Diggler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dray shoots in and drives through. Diggler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggler.
Diggler throws a series of punches but Dray moves out of range.
Diggler tries to clinch up but Dray circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Diggler as Dray shoots in.
Dray tries for a takedown but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diggler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dray if he has to take too many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggler scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler throws a series of punches but Dray moves out of range.

Diggler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Dray's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Diggler.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but Dray blocks it.
Dray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler is trying to drag Dray to the mat but Dray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diggler connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent Dray's takedown attempt.
Dray is looking for a takedown.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Diggler has clasped his hands together around Dray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Diggler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diggler but great work by Dray.
Dray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Diggler is trying to buck Dray off.
Dray is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dray cracks Diggler with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Diggler misses with a double jab.
Dray has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Dray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diggler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dray is controlling him.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.

Dray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!

Diggler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diggler defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dray.
Diggler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diggler.
Dray misses with a few strikes there.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler scores with a jab. Dray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Dray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dray tries for a takedown but Diggler circles away easily
and Diggler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diggler's waist but Diggler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dray off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggler throws a right hand that Dray ducks under and follows up with a left that Dray also avoids with ease.
Diggler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dray walks into a jab.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dray as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diggler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Diggler throws a combination. Dray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dray circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirk Diggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dray misses with a looping left.
Dray misses with a looping right.
Diggler looks to land a combination. Dray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Diggler rushes Dray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diggler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diggler prevents it.
Diggler stops a takedown attempt from Dray.
Diggler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diggler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diggler scores a nice knee to the body.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dray's defenses.
Dray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler lands a knee to the head.
Diggler landing knees to the head.
Diggler stops a takedown attempt from Dray.
Diggler lands a good knee to the midsection. Dray won't want to take too many of those.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diggler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diggler with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggler obliges.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diggler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diggler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diggler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diggler lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Diggler lands a knee to the body.

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

Dray has his feet on Diggler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggler.
Dray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggler throws a leg kick

and Dray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dray looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dray is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.
Ricky Dray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dray postures up in Diggler's guard and throws a big left but Diggler blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
A relieved looking Dirk Diggler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rober Diabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Foster
vs
Diabolic

182 cm
25
197 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

172 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rober Diabolic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diabolic shoots and misses

and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diabolic's guard now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Foster forces his way into half guard.

Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diabolic is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold.

Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diabolic sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diabolic sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Foster is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diabolic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster retains his middleweight title!
Caleb Foster very nearly forgot to thank New World Order Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.