BFE: Christmas Chaos 2013 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pipe Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dem Bonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dem Bonez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Juana
vs
Bonez

181 cm
26
183 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipe Juana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dem Bonez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonez.
Juana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juana.
Juana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonez pinned against the ropes. Bonez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juana throws a nice head kick!
Bonez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bonez. No joy for Juana on that attempt.
Juana cracks Bonez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Juana gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bonez is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana trying to mount his opponent but Bonez defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Juana slows the pace down in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Pipe Juana wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bonez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juana moves out of range as Bonez throws a body kick.
Juana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juana looks to land a combination but Bonez avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juana circles away.
Juana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonez slips a jab and a cross from Juana.
Bonez fails to land the takedown.
Pipe Juana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dem Bonez.
Juana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonez as he jumps to the side.
Bonez throws a body kick that misses.
Juana shoots in for a takedown but Bonez shows good takedown defense.
Juana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonez as he avoids it easily.
Juana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonez under the eye.
Bonez wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horrible takedown by Bonez or perhaps it was just good defense by Juana which made him look bad.

Juana clinches up against the ropes.
Juana stalling against the ropes.

Juana breaks from the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Juana enables Bonez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonez tries to free his leg and advance position but Juana is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonez is one step ahead there.

Juana manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bonez moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonez being controlled against the ropes.

Juana manages to break the clinch.
Juana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bonez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Bonez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Juana slowing the pace effectively.
Bonez is trying to break the clinch but Juana is controlling him.
Bonez tries to score a body lock takedown but Juana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonez wants to get back to striking at distance but Juana won't allow it.
Juana is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Bonez.
Bonez wants a takedown.
Juana looking to throw knees to the head but Bonez is blocking nicely.
Juana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bonez fails to pull guard.
Bonez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonez looks winded!
Bonez looking for a takedown.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bonez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juana is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonez wants to get up but he can't break Juana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Bonez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bonez wants to control from the top but Juana keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonez pinned against the ropes. Bonez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonez thows a leg kick but Juana checks it
and Juana counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bonez throws a chopping leg kick but Juana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juana fails with a takedown attempt.

Juana has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!

Juana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juana closes the distance and clinches up with Bonez, looking for a takedown. Juana pushes Bonez against the ropes but Bonez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juana doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonez circles away.

Juana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juana lands in his opponent's guard.
Bonez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Juana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonez is keeping the position for now.
Juana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonez controls Juana momentarily but Juana frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pipe Juana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juana 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Pipe Juana!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Pipe Juana!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Pipe Juana!

Pipe Juana wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haiyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flores might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Flores
vs
Haiyes

180 cm
24
168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
166 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Haiyes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haiyes tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flores is defended easily by Haiyes.
Haiyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Flores swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Haiyes gets caught flat footed, as Flores shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haiyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haiyes, not yet.
Flores is fighting to break Haiyes's control of his arms but Haiyes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haiyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flores is controlling him.
Haiyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores.
Flores wants to control from the top but Haiyes keeps moving.
Flores throws a big elbow that misses.
Haiyes trying to control the position.
Haiyes is wriggling around but Flores manages to pass to half guard.
Haiyes is not content to let Flores control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flores scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haiyes tries to kick Flores off but Flores keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haiyes won't allow Flores to pass to mount.
Flores winds up and cracks Haiyes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flores landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haiyes is looking to improve his position.
Haiyes tries to kick Flores off but Flores keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flores lands a nice short elbow.
Flores is pressing down on Haiyes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haiyes is holding on for now.
Flores lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flores winds up and cracks Haiyes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Haiyes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haiyes is trying to stand.
Flores thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Flores.
Flores looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is looking to escape.
Haiyes looks winded!
Flores drops an elbow to the side of Haiyes's head.

Flores is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flores working Haiyes over with strikes.
Haiyes is not content to let Flores control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flores looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flores wants to take a breather but Haiyes is having none of it.
Haiyes wants to stand back up but Flores manages to pass into side control.
Flores working the ground and pound.
Flores wants to control but Haiyes is keeping him busy.
Flores cracks Haiyes with a big right hand but Haiyes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes taking punishment in the form of punches.

Flores is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haiyes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flores cracks Haiyes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here.
Flores scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haiyes to see if he's OK.

Flores has an Americana. Haiyes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Flores is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Flores hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ric Flores!
A victorious Ric Flores thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pascal Kraus struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Vincent
vs
Kraus

169 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus tries for a takedown but Vincent circles away easily

and Vincent counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kraus's guard now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraus working a defensive guard here.
Kraus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vincent throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent throwing strikes but missing.
Vincent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraus keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Vincent wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kraus has his takedown stuffed

and Vincent counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kraus's guard now.
Vincent trying to control but Kraus is working from the bottom.
Kraus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kraus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vincent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent postures up in Kraus's guard and throws a big left but Kraus blocks it.
Kraus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vincent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vincent looking to sit in guard and control but Kraus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kraus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vincent looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kraus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vincent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vincent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kraus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vincent working Kraus over with strikes here.
Vincent 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.
Vincent scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Kraus is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vincent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kraus is still in real trouble! Can Vincent finish him?
We've been informed that Kraus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Vincent! Kraus is hurt baaadly! Vincent is firing away with more strikes - Kraus is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Vincent!
A very excited looking Jamie Vincent made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Parker
vs
Guy

168 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sly Guy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Guy

and Parker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guy's guard now.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Parker 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.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker throws an elbow that misses. Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by Guy!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parker holds on and takes a little breather.

Parker is working an open guard so Guy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.

Parker shoots in and bounces Guy off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Parker throws a strike but Guy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position.
Parker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Parker just wasn't active enough.
Guy moves away from the strike by Parker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Guy throws a head kick that misses.

Parker shoots in and bounces Guy off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker is working Guy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses.
Parker throws an elbow that misses. Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by Guy!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Parker.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Guy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parker moves away from the strike by Guy.
A head kick misses from Parker.

Guy takes the fight into the clinch.
Sly Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Parker stalling.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
I was talking to Parker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guy avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Guy tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the ropes.
Parker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guy tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the ropes.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Guy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
Guy blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with a knee to the head.
Guy can't break the clinch.
Parker is looking for a takedown.
Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Guy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Parker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parker is in Guy's guard.
Parker throws a strike but Guy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Parker wants to improve his position but instead Guy has moved into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker wants to improve his position but Guy is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Bob Parker!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Bob Parker!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bob Parker!

Bob Parker wins by unanimous decision!
Bob Parker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
9%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raw has chosen DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya as his entrance music. 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.

Lang
vs
Raw

190 cm
23
216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
219 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Raw!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Raw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raw looking to pass the guard.
Raw connects with a couple of short punches.
Raw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raw landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raw lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Raw from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raw throwing strikes but missing.
Raw wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang wants to stand but Raw is controlling the position.
Raw lands a couple of elbows.
Raw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raw throwing strikes but missing.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Raw slips an elbow through the middle.

Raw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lang dives on top into guard.
Lang being controlled here momentarily.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Raw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raw scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Raw slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Raw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.
Raw prevents Lang from getting back to his feet.
Raw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Raw from controlling successfully.
Raw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lang wants to stand up but Raw is controlling him.
Raw stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raw on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raw with a nice head shot there.
Raw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raw throws a big elbow that misses.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Raw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Raw is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lang wants to stand but Raw is controlling his arm.
Raw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raw is trying to stand back up but Lang is controlling him
It looks like Lang is going to stand back up.
Raw trying to control but Lang postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raw desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lang wants to stand up but Raw has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Raw is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Raw is not content to let Lang control the position.

Keith Raw has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Raw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raw takes one on the button.
Lang misses with a hook. Raw ducked under it nicely.

Raw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lang to the mat! Lang manages to get full guard.
Raw postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Raw slips an elbow through the middle.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Raw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raw landing with the ground and pound.
Raw lands a couple of digs.
Raw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raw.
Raw distracts Lang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Raw slips an elbow through the middle.
Raw scoring with some ground and pound.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Raw from controlling successfully.
Raw works over Lang with some ground and pound from guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lang's head.
Lang wants to stand and escape but Raw is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raw works over Lang with some ground and pound from guard.
Raw postures up and lands a big shot to Lang's brow.
Raw working some strikes from top position.
Raw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raw landing some decent shots from guard.
Raw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lang's guard.
Raw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Raw.
Raw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Raw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keith Raw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Raw prevents Lang from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Raw seems content to control.
Art Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Raw to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Raw looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lang!
Lang being controlled for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keith Raw wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Raw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand

and Raw counters with a single leg into guard. Lang didn't expect that.
Raw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Raw shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raw was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Raw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raw 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Keith Raw!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Keith Raw!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Keith Raw!

Keith Raw wins by unanimous decision!
Keith Raw thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler's entrance music is acdc back in black. A fine choice. Rootmans has chosen Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diggler
vs
Rootmans

185 cm
28
200 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

190 cm
26
202 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler misses with a lunging right hand

and Rootmans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rootmans.
Rootmans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diggler.
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rootmans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rootmans landing knees to the head.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rootmans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rootmans misses with a knee to the head.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rootmans avoids it.
Rootmans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rootmans landing knees to the head.
Rootmans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Rootmans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diggler throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans looking to stall.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but Diggler blocks with his arms.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rootmans is defending well for now.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diggler avoids it.
Rootmans connects with a knee to the head.
Diggler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Diggler is blocking nicely.
Rootmans with a knee to the head.
Rootmans landing knees to the body.
Diggler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Diggler blocks it.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but Diggler blocks with his arms.
Diggler misses with a knee strike.
Diggler misses with a knee to the head.
Diggler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rootmans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans connects with a knee to the head.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rootmans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rootmans avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler is trying to stall.
Rootmans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggler blocks it with crossed arms.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but Rootmans blocks with his arms.
Rootmans scores with a knee to the head.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Diggler is rocked!
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but Diggler blocks with his arms.
Oh Diggler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Diggler blocks it.
Rootmans misses with a knee to the head.
Rootmans looks winded!
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggler blocks it with crossed arms.
Rootmans misses with a knee to the head.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but Rootmans blocks it.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Diggler is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rootmans avoids a wild elbow strike from Diggler.
Rootmans managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Rootmans avoids the damage to the body.
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rootmans is keeping busy.
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rootmans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans dodges an elbow strike from Diggler.
Diggler seems to have got his legs back now.
Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Diggler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rootmans blocks it with crossed arms.
Rootmans is stalling here.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rootmans.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diggler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rootmans's brow.
Diggler lands a good knee to the midsection. Rootmans won't want to take too many of those.
Rootmans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Diggler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggler pushes off an throws an elbow but Rootmans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Diggler is blocking nicely.
Rootmans avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rootmans avoids it.
A knee to the head by Rootmans.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Rootmans blocks the elbow strike.
Rootmans wants to stall.
Rootmans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rootmans.
Rootmans avoids the elbow strike from Diggler, against the ropes.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Rootmans missing with knees to the body.
Diggler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diggler misses with an elbow strike.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Rootmans avoids the damage to the body.
Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rootmans.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rootmans blocks an elbow strike.
Rootmans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggler's face.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Diggler blocks it.
Rootmans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diggler landing knees to the body.
Diggler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggler looking to throw knees to the head but Rootmans is blocking nicely.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Diggler is blocking nicely.
Diggler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggler blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rootmans managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Knees to the body from Rootmans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggler blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rootmans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diggler.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Rootmans avoids the damage to the body.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rootmans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diggler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rootmans's brow.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Rootmans avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Rootmans.
Diggler looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggler with a knee to the head.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diggler avoiding damage as Rootmans throws knees to the body.
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Rootmans's ribcage.
Rootmans misses with a knee to the head.
Rootmans dodges an elbow strike from Diggler.
Diggler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Diggler is blocking nicely.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggler blocks it with crossed arms.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggler connects with a knee to the head.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rootmans's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Diggler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rootmans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler avoiding damage as Rootmans throws knees to the body.
Diggler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rootmans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Rootmans misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diggler.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rootmans avoids it.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rootmans avoids it.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Rootmans avoids the damage to the body.
Rootmans putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diggler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands a good knee to the midsection. Rootmans won't want to take too many of those.
Diggler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Diggler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rootmans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rootmans tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggler avoids the damage to the body.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Rootmans avoids the damage to the body.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rootmans.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Rootmans lands a knee to the head.
Rootmans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diggler is keeping busy.
Diggler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggler avoiding damage as Rootmans throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rootmans scores with a knee to the head.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Diggler blocks it.
Rootmans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diggler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rootmans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Rootmans.
I think Rootmans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Erick Rootmans!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Erick Rootmans!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Erick Rootmans!

Erick Rootmans wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Erick Rootmans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vo Nguyen Giap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth comes into the arena with Xasthur - Beauty Is Only Razor Deep blaring out of the sound system. Giap is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beach Party Vietnam. Burt Guth is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Guth
vs
Nguyen Giap

183 cm
29
157 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

177 cm
29
158 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Affordable Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vo Nguyen Giap!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guth throws a head kick that misses.
Giap tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giap's waist but Giap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guth off to one side.
Giap tries to clinch up.
Vo Nguyen Giap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giap tries to clinch up
and Guth counters with a straight right hand.

Guth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guth lands in his opponent's guard.
Guth works over Giap with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth prevents Giap from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guth trying to control but Giap is working from the bottom.
Guth looking to sit in guard and control but Giap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guth has a closed guard, preventing Giap from standing up.

Giap gets to his feet - Guth follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giap wants to clinch
and Guth counters with a body kick.
Giap is looking to clinch but Guth is avoiding it.

Giap clinches up against the ropes.
Guth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giap can't find room to land a body shot as Guth controls the action.
Giap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guth as Giap tries to tie him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guth tries to circle away but Giap has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Giap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth takes a knee right on the jaw!
I was talking to Guth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Giap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giap punishes Guth's body with a nice straight punch.
Giap closes the distance but Guth moves to the side
and Guth counters with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Giap misses the target.

Giap forces Guth back against the ropes and clinches.
Giap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guth.
Guth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giap is defending well for now.
Guth blocks the elbow strike.
Guth fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Giap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giap will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guth up against the ropes.
Guth is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Giap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Giap lands a damaging elbow.
Guth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Giap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Giap throws an elbow but it misses.
Giap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guth blocks it with crossed arms.
Giap throws a punch but it's blocked by Guth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giap.
Guth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Giap is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Guth blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Guth has Giap pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Guth pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Giap tumbling to the mat - Guth dives into Giap's guard.

Guth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Giap dives on top into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Giap wants to stand but Guth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guth wants to sweep here but Giap controlling him for the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Guth working for submissions but it's allowed Giap to get to half guard.
Giap wants to stand up but Guth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Guth trying to control from the bottom.

Guth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Guth is trying to get back to full guard.

Giap postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Guth to stand up.
Guth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giap wants to clinch.
Guth throws a sloppy head kick and Giap moves out of range easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Giap moves to clinch but Guth breaks away
and Guth counters with a thumping low kick.
Giap darts in trying to clinch
and Guth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Giap is looking to clinch but Guth is avoiding it.
Giap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Giap throws a shot from downtown. Guth moves away and avoids it.
Giap is looking to clinch but Guth is avoiding it.

Giap clinches.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Giap swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.
Giap darts in trying to clinch
and Guth counters with a big head kick but Giap shrugs it off.
Guth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guth counters with a nice body kick.
Giap tries to clinch but Guth moves away
and Guth counters with a good low kick that Giap was not able to check.
Nice straight punches there by Giap. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Giap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giap tries to clinch but Guth moves away
and Guth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Guth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Vo Nguyen Giap!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Vo Nguyen Giap!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Vo Nguyen Giap!

Vo Nguyen Giap wins by unanimous decision!
Vo Nguyen Giap took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Osman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Osman
vs
Trenton

166 cm
25
159 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
29
150 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Osman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spider Trenton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osman dodges the punch combination from Trenton.
Osman slips under a jab from Trenton.
Trenton throws a big shot that misses.
Osman thuds his right hand into Trenton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Osman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Osman ducks under a wild hook from Trenton.
Osman throws a series of punches but Trenton moves out of range.
Osman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trenton.
Trenton cracks Osman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Trenton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osman is looking to slow Trenton down with leg kicks.
Trenton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osman dodges the punch combination from Trenton.
Osman throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trenton.
Trenton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Osman scores with a nice right hand.
Trenton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osman throws out the jab.
Trenton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trenton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trenton looks to land a combination but Osman avoids it well.
Trenton blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Osman.
Osman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trenton's head.
Trenton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trenton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trenton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Osman drives through and clinches with Trenton against the ropes.
Trenton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trenton wants to get back to striking at distance but Osman won't allow it.
Trenton is trying to force a seperation but Osman has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Osman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trenton wants to break free but Osman has control.
Osman is working Trenton over against the ropes.
Osman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trenton's efforts to push away.
A short right from Osman on the inside.

Trenton is rocked!
Osman lands an uppercut.
Trenton is still on wobbly legs! Can Osman finish him?
Osman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trenton's elbow.
Trenton managing to block the knees to the body from Osman.
Trenton seems to have recovered his senses.
Trenton blocks an elbow strike from Osman.
Osman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Osman scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Osman.
Trenton wants to get back to striking at distance but Osman won't allow it.
Trenton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osman scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Osman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Osman lands a shoulder strike.
Trenton is trying to break the clinch but Osman is controlling him.
Osman misses with some punches.
Osman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trenton.
Trenton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osman has Trenton pressed against the ropes, preventing Trenton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trenton is trying to force a seperation but Osman has the dominant position.
Osman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osman.
A short left from Osman.
Trenton has had enough of the clinch but Osman keeps him there for the moment.
Osman has Trenton pressed against the ropes, preventing Trenton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trenton's elbow.
Trenton looking to slow down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Osman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osman lands a nice shot to the body.
Osman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Osman stalls.
Trenton blocks a body shot from Osman.
Osman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trenton backwards.

Trenton breaks from the clinch.
Spider Trenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Trenton misses the target.
Trenton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Osman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trenton, pushing him back against the ropes.
Osman is leaning against Trenton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trenton blocks an elbow strike.
Trenton tries to throw a body punch but Osman avoids it by throwing Trenton back against the ropes.
Osman scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trenton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Osman.
Trenton can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Osman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Osman to work.
A frustrated look appears on Trenton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Osman.
Osman lands a nice uppercut.
Osman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osman lands an elbow that stopped Trenton in his tracks for a moment.
Osman scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Osman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trenton looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Trenton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osman connects with a jab.
Trenton throws out a powerful jab.
Trenton misses with an uppercut.
Osman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Trenton misses the target.
Trenton looks to land a combination but Osman avoids it well.
Trenton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osman to score with a decent uppercut.
Trenton misses the jab.
Osman connects with a leg kick. Trenton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Osman misses the shot to the body.
Osman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab from Trenton.
Osman throws a monster overhand right that drops Trenton! Osman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Osman!
After winning the bout, Jan Osman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Knife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, American Bad Ass. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Henderson
vs
Knife

176 cm
28
153 lbs
20 - 9 - 2

184 cm
27
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Knife!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knife fails to land the takedown.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Knife throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knife just misses with a punch to the body.

Henderson drives through and clinches with Knife against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knife's elbow.
Henderson is trying to drag Knife to the mat but Knife just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Henderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knife tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knife.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Knife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Knife scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Knife.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Knife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Knife to work.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knife up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Knife takes a shot to the head.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knife is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Knife avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the ropes.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knife avoids it.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knife's elbow.
Knife trying to control the position but instead, Henderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knife into the ropes.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Knife trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.

Henderson has hold of one of Knife's legs. Knife is fighting the takedown attempt but Henderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Knife working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson postures up in Knife's guard and throws a big left but Knife blocks it.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knife's head.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Knife.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knife holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Knife is keeping the position.
Henderson trying to control but Knife is working from the bottom.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson is in close to Knife's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henderson looking to sit in guard and control but Knife gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knife trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knife controls the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Knife is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knife is one step ahead there.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Knife isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Knife sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents Knife from improving his position.
Knife keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control from Knife's half guard. Knife has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Knife is retaining full guard.
Knife not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson trying to control but Knife is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knife has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Knife has wrist control.
Henderson throws a strike but Knife rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knife controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knife won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.

Henderson working for a triangle but Knife defends it easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knife is stalling in the full guard.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson wants to stand up but Knife is controlling him.
Knife looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knife trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Knife wasn't active enough on the ground.
Knife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Knife closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right from Henderson on the inside.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Knife pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knife stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range as Knife strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knife fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knife. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knife.
Nice shot lands for Knife.
Jack Knife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knife shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mike Henderson!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mike Henderson!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Mike Henderson!

Mike Henderson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Mike Henderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.