VTFL 35 VS. 45 SEMI FINALS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Bedford
vs
Reynolds

175 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
136 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bedford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Reynolds !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws a right and a left that Bedford avoids nicely.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt

so Bedford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bedford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bedford wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.

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

Bedford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reynolds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedford landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bedford dives into side control.
Bedford is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bedford decides to stand back up.

Bedford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bedford is in Reynolds 's guard.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bedford is controlling him.
Bedford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bedford forces his way into half guard.

Bedford stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds shoots in but Bedford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reynolds looks winded!

Bedford feints and as Reynolds raises his hands in defense, Bedford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedford is pushing down on Reynolds 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but Bedford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reynolds is in trouble now - Bedford has advanced to mount!

Bedford wants to finish this one by submission but Reynolds is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bedford.
Bedford wants to control the pace but Reynolds is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford controlling the pace for now.
Bedford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Bedford.
Bedford controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bedford there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bedford looking to control but Reynolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bedford avoids the attempt from Reynolds to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bedford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Bedford is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reynolds has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bedford scores with a head kick.

Bedford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Bedford decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Bedford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bedford jumps into side control!
Reynolds tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Reynolds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds is trying to defend against the choke here but Bedford has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bedford Tightens the hold and Reynolds taps out furiously! Bedford displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bedford!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

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

Mahaffey
vs
Norton

190 cm
26
235 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oly Mahaffey!
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, Josh Norton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahaffey looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Norton scores with a kick to the body.

Norton lands a left and a right that send Mahaffey crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Oly Mahaffey has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Norton manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mahaffey. No joy for Norton on that attempt.
Norton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahaffey swivels and escapes.

Norton has closed the distance and engaged Mahaffey in a clinch.

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

Norton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mahaffey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahaffey tries to get out of the position.
Norton trying to control the pace.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Norton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Norton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mahaffey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Norton!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hill
vs
Smith

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hill wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Michael Hill has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith clinches.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Hill tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.

Hill pulls Smith into guard.
Hill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith manages to control the position for a moment.
Hill tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith holds on, trying desperately to control.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him.
Smith controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Hill tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.

Smith decides to pull guard.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hill!
Smith avoids the attempt from Hill to control.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hill?
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hill is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Hill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hill closes the distance but Smith moves to the side

and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hill's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hill!
Hill wants to control for a moment but Smith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Hill throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Smith striking from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hill to the ground. Smith is now in Hill's guard.
Hill controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.
Hill wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hill is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.

Colton Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Smith does no damage.

Smith has Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Hill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Smith feints and as Hill raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith stands up out of the half guard.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.

Smith gets to his feet - Hill follows without any prompting.
Smith misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.

Smith tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Smith working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Michael Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colton Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Duane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Worner
vs
Duane

170 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

156 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Duane !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Duane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Worner is looking for a sweep. Duane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Worner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Worner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Worner stops Duane from getting back to his feet.
Duane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Worner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duane striking from the bottom.
Worner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Worner wants to take a breather but Duane is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duane wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duane keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Austin Worner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worner.

Duane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Worner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duane is in Worner's guard.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Duane is proving a slippery customer.
Worner looking for a sweep. Not yet Worner, not yet.
Duane throwing strikes from guard but Worner blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duane looking to pass the guard.
Duane stops Worner from standing up.

Worner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Worner is tightening it up a little... Duane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Duane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Duane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Worner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Austin Worner!
Austin Worner retains his featherweight title!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferguson
vs
Payne

165 cm
28
128 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Payne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payne off to one side.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payne takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Ferguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferguson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Payne's guard.

Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Payne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Payne is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ferguson passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Payne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferguson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ferguson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Payne has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Ferguson!
Josh Ferguson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I new coming in he was gonna be tough. But tonight I was tougher. We need a flyweight division! Do it! Make it happen please. (10-11-1)'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Leanord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Leanord has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Dominguez 's chin.

Dominguez
vs
Leanord

167 cm
24
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

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, Josh Dominguez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Leanord!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dominguez clinches up with Leanord and pushes him back against the cage.

Dominguez pulls Leanord into guard.
Dominguez is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Leanord from controlling successfully.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leanord is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez landing strikes from the mount.
Dominguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leanord?
Dominguez is landing with some decent strikes but Leanord is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez with the ground and pound from mount.

Dominguez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leanord tries for a takedown but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leanord fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dominguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dominguez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Leanord tries to sprawl but Dominguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dominguez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Leanord could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dominguez has cracked it and Leanord is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dominguez !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Dominguez !

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Worner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Worner
vs
Montgomery

180 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
136 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Worner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Worner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Worner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worner trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Worner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montgomery trying to control the position.
Montgomery striking off his back but it's not causing Worner any problems.
Worner's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Franklin Worner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worner defends it nicely.
Montgomery wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Worner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Montgomery to the mat! Montgomery manages to get full guard.
Worner landing some decent shots from guard.

Montgomery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worner won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here.
Worner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Montgomery is proving hard to escape from.
Montgomery keeping full guard, as Worner tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner postures up.
Montgomery is looking to sweep but instead, Worner has passed into half guard.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worner trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montgomery moves into full guard.
Worner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montgomery looking for a sweep. Not yet Montgomery, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Franklin Worner wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Worner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montgomery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Worner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Worner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Worner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery tries to kick Worner off but Worner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Worner trying to mount his opponent but Montgomery defends it.
Worner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner trying to pass the guard but Montgomery defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery wants to control but Worner is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Worner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Worner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montgomery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Worner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montgomery quickly recovers to half guard.
Montgomery manages to get to full guard.
Worner distracts Montgomery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Montgomery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Worner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worner content to stall in guard here.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner wants to get up but he can't break Montgomery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Montgomery wants to stand and escape but Worner is having none of it.
Franklin Worner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Worner controlling from the top position.

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

Worner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Worner passes into half guard.
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner slows the pace down in half guard.

Worner looking for a submission but Montgomery manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Worner from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Franklin Worner.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.
Worner shoots for a double leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls well. He's pushed Worner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Worner shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Worner darts in and clinches Montgomery up against the cage.

Worner drags the fight down to the ground.
Worner keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery trying to stand up but can't free himself from Worner's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worner wants to get back to his feet but Montgomery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cody Montgomery hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Montgomery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Worner tries to avoid it but Montgomery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Worner to the ground. Worner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a takedown but Worner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montgomery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Worner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Worner there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Worner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Montgomery wants to clinch but Worner slips to the side

so Worner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Montgomery trying to control the position.
Worner prevents Montgomery from getting back to his feet.
Montgomery 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Worner controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cody Montgomery wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner throws a head kick that half lands.

Worner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Montgomery to the mat! Montgomery manages to get full guard.
Worner wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Montgomery looking to control.
Worner controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Worner dives in and scores a takedown into Montgomery's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner postures up.
Worner sitting in guard here, content to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Franklin Worner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Worner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Montgomery looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Montgomery looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Montgomery!
Montgomery trying to control the action but Worner is working from the bottom.
Worner is looking to regain half guard here but Montgomery keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a strike aimed at the side of Worner's head but Worner avoids it well.
Worner is pushing Montgomery's head away, looking to escape. Montgomery manages to hold on to the position though.
Montgomery working away.

Montgomery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Worner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Worner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Worner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Worner 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Worner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Anderson
vs
Lange

178 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
171 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Lange!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange misses with an attempted mid kick.

Anderson clinches up with Lange and pushes him back against the cage.
Lange is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson has Lange pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lange taking a breather.

Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lange is now in half guard.
Lange is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is controlling Lange's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson wants to sweep but Lange has passed to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.

Lange decides to stand back up. Lange steps back and let's Anderson get back to his feet.

Lange shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Lange trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Lange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lange wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ted Lange hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lange has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.

Lange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lange has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lange has wrist control.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson postures up in Lange's guard and throws a big left but Lange blocks it.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Lange sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lange wants to clinch

and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lange's guard now.
Lange bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is staying active underneath Lange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control but Lange is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lange moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anderson.
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 Gene Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderson rushes Lange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lange throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.

Anderson has managed to clinch.

Anderson pulls Lange into guard.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Lange from standing up.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lange gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lange is looking to land body kicks.
Lange moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lange throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lange.
Anderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Lange's body. Lange takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Lange throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.

Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lange. Lange gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lange!
Anderson trying to control but Lange is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!

Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lange is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Lange stops Anderson from standing up.
Lange won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Lange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lange is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Lange is keeping busy.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lange is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gene Anderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Lange on that attempt.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Lange circles away easily
and Lange counters with a nice leg kick.
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lange.
Lange defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lange walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lange is on top in guard.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Lange throws a big elbow that misses.
Lange wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Lange wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lange trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Lange tries to pass.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lange is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Lange trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ted Lange wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lange lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Gene Anderson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lange tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lange tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.

Lange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Anderson jumps guard.
Anderson has his hands on Lange's head, controlling the position.
Lange pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lange is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lange is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Lange stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson tries to roll over but Lange keeps him under control.

Lange wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ted Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gene Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lange is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Lange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dodson
vs
Ferguson

167 cm
29
130 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

164 cm
30
135 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.

Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown into Dodson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Dodson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dodson trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson won't allow Dodson to sweep him here.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Dodson won't let him.
Dodson looking to control.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
Ferguson is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dodson taking some punishment here, with Ferguson in his half guard.

Ferguson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Dodson is avoiding it.

Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dodson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferguson taking a breather here.
Dodson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Ferguson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dodson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferguson won't allow it.

Ferguson has picked Dodson up - he's going for a ride! Ferguson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Ferguson stands up out of the half guard.
Dodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Dodson moves out of range.

Dodson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dodson is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Dodson is breathing heavily.
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!
Dodson looking to control.
Dodson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Ferguson is in close to Dodson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodson is keeping the position for now.
Dodson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson 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.

Dodson closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side

and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Dodson struggling a bit here.
Dodson is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferguson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dodson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson prevents Dodson from improving his position.
Ferguson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dodson tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferguson jumps into side control!
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.

Ferguson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dodson is looking for a sweep.

Ferguson decides to stand back up.

Ferguson drives through and clinches with Dodson against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Dodson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferguson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dodson is looking to reverse the position.
Dodson is letting Ferguson control him for a moment.
Dodson misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ferguson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson takes a little break here. Dodson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bj Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dodson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dodson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dodson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Ferguson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dodson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ferguson's guard! Nice work there by Dodson!
Ferguson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dodson has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson holding on.
Dodson working away.
Ferguson tries to buck Dodson off but Dodson is having none of it.
bj Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson controls the position for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dodson's best efforts.
Dodson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dodson passes into half guard.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dodson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Ferguson is trying to control but Dodson manages to pass to mount!
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Dodson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferguson is looking to escape.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dodson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dodson's back!
John Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bj Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson!
bj Ferguson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This was a good fight. Can't wait for my next obstacle. (10-6)'.

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Woolett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Woolett
vs
Riley

200 cm
28
133 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

200 cm
20
155 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Woolett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woolett's guard.
Woolett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woolett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Woolett's legs - danger averted.
Riley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woolett's guard.
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riley pushing down on Woolett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.

Riley decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Riley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolett prevents Riley from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Woolett tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woolett keeps working.

Riley decides to stand back up. Riley steps back and let's Woolett get back to his feet.

Riley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woolett to the ground. Riley is now in Woolett's guard.

Woolett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley stands up over Woolett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control from the top but Woolett keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woolett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Woolett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woolett is breathing heavily.
Riley wants to stand and escape but instead Woolett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley is pulling down on Woolett's head to control his posture.
Woolett postures up.
Woolett stopping the sweep attempt from Riley.
Riley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riley trying to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dallas Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.

Riley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woolett's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woolett looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woolett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley passes Woolett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Riley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Woolett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woolett tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woolett to the ground. Woolett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley stuffs the takedown attempt from Woolett. Woolett gets slowly back to his feet.
Woolett closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Woolett pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Woolett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Woolett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woolett checks a leg kick.

Riley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woolett sprawls well initially but Riley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riley is nestled in close to Woolett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Woolett is rocked!
Riley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Woolett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Woolett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Woolett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.
Woolett seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woolett keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riley in particular looking to stall.
Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.
Woolett is not content to let Riley control the position.

Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woolett sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolett is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Woolett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Woolett actively working from the bottom here.
Riley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.
Riley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control but Woolett is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Riley stands up and beckons Woolett to join him on the feet.

Woolett gets caught napping as Riley dives in and scores a takedown. Woolett manages to retain guard.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Woolett keeps moving.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riley looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Woolett looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.

Woolett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woolett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Riley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woolett's half guard.
Woolett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Riley jumps into side control!
Dallas Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.

Riley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Woolett to his feet.
Woolett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woolett has his takedown stuffed

and Riley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley is controlling the pace.

Riley is working for a kimura but Woolett is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Woolett looking for submissions off his back.

Riley is looking for a kimura but Woolett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Woolett is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Woolett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Woolett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woolett has a closed guard, preventing Riley from standing up.
Riley lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley passes into half guard.
Woolett tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Riley wants to take a breather but Woolett is having none of it.

Woolett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Woolett is in trouble now - Riley has advanced to mount!
Riley lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley with the ground and pound from mount.
Riley with a couple of short strikes.
Riley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woolett looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley content just to control the position here.
Riley with shots to the head and body - Woolett looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shawn Woolett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woolett can't escape the position.
Dallas Riley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Woolett hang on?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Riley!