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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fluke's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fluke
vs
Suck

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

174 cm
25
176 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, You Suck!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suck misses with a head kick.
Fluke keeps the fight on the outside.
Suck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fluke looks for a takedown but Suck sprawls well.

Suck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fluke's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suck looking to pass the guard.
Suck wants to get up but he can't break Fluke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fluke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suck defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fluke is trying to control the position but Suck postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fluke is looking to cinch up a triangle. Suck throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fluke's body to avoid the submission. Fluke has instead reached around Suck's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fluke arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toby Fluke!
Toby Fluke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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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 Walter Rothko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rothko
vs
Joaquin

178 cm
29
147 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

179 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Rothko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rorion Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joaquin.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rothko as he avoids it easily.
Rothko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joaquin's waist but Joaquin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rothko off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rothko .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rothko .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Rothko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothko closes the distance and clinches up with Joaquin, looking for a takedown. Rothko pushes Joaquin against the cage but Joaquin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rothko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joaquin as he avoids it easily.
Joaquin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rothko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joaquin sprawls well. Joaquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothko gets slowly back to his feet.
Joaquin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joaquin wants it to stay on the feet.
Rothko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joaquin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rothko somewhat.
Rothko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joaquin circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothko . Rothko gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothko closes the distance and clinches up with Joaquin, looking for a takedown. Rothko pushes Joaquin against the cage but Joaquin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rothko is breathing heavily.
Joaquin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rothko is fending him off so far but Joaquin persists. Nope, Rothko circles away and we're back to standing.
Rothko throws a chopping leg kick but Joaquin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joaquin shoots in looking for a takedown. Rothko tries to sprawl out of it but Joaquin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rothko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rothko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joaquin.

Rothko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joaquin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rothko is trying to keep Joaquin in close.
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.
Joaquin wants to stand but Rothko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rothko is adopting a defensive guard.
Joaquin wants to stand but Rothko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Walter Rothko .
Rothko leaves Joaquin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joaquin tries to land a leg kick but Rothko saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Joaquin darts in looking for a takedown but Rothko gets double underhooks and turns Joaquin into the cage.
Rothko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joaquin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rothko to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rothko gets an underhook and turns Joaquin into the cage.
Joaquin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Rothko successfully pulls guard.
Joaquin 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.
Joaquin postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Walter Rothko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rothko shoots for a double leg takedown but Joaquin sprawls well. He's pushed Rothko 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Rothko .
Rothko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joaquin sprawls well. Joaquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothko gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joaquin is fending him off so far but Rothko persists. Nope, Joaquin circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothko closes the distance and clinches up with Joaquin, looking for a takedown. Rothko pushes Joaquin against the cage but Joaquin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rothko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joaquin.
Joaquin tries for a takedown but Rothko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joaquin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rothko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothko leaves Joaquin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Rothko moves into range and clinches up with Joaquin.

Rothko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rothko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothko working a defensive guard but Joaquin passes into half guard.
Joaquin is looking to take a break and control but Rothko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Walter Rothko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Joaquin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joaquin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rothko circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rothko . No joy for Joaquin on that attempt.
Rorion Joaquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joaquin but Joaquin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rothko closes the distance and clinches up with Joaquin, looking for a takedown. Rothko pushes Joaquin against the cage but Joaquin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rothko fails to land with a series of punches.
Joaquin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rothko as Joaquin shoots in.
Walter Rothko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Joaquin.
Joaquin tries a head kick but it misses.
Joaquin darts in looking for a takedown but Rothko gets double underhooks and turns Joaquin into the cage.

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

Rothko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joaquin is breathing heavily.
Rothko trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin being controlled here momentarily.
Rothko looking for a sweep. Not yet Rothko , not yet.

Rothko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joaquin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joaquin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Rothko is working an open guard so Joaquin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rothko misses with a takedown attempt - Joaquin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rothko fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothko dives in and grabs Joaquin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joaquin pushes down on Rothko 's head and hops out.
Rothko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joaquin.
Joaquin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joaquin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joaquin fails to land the takedown.
Rothko lands a nice shot to the body.

Rothko moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Joaquin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rothko 's brow.

Rothko successfully pulls guard.
Rothko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is looking to stand up but Rothko won't let him.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rothko is looking to stand up but Joaquin isn't so interested in that idea.
Joaquin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rorion Joaquin.

Rothko rushes Joaquin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rothko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joaquin uses from the top position.
Rothko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothko is trying to keep Joaquin in close.
Rothko wants to sweep but no luck.
Joaquin is stalling in the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rothko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joaquin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joaquin looks for a takedown but Rothko sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joaquin is defended easily by Rothko .
Rothko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joaquin tries to avoid it but Rothko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joaquin to the ground. Joaquin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joaquin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rothko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rothko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rothko is trying to control but can't.
Joaquin not doing much here.
Rothko is trying to get back to full guard.
Joaquin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rorion Joaquin.
Joaquin misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rothko . Those never looked like landing.
Rothko throws a sloppy head kick and Joaquin moves out of range easily.
Joaquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joaquin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothko sprawls well. Rothko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joaquin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Joaquin as Rothko shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Rothko as Joaquin shoots in.
Joaquin looks for a takedown but Rothko sprawls well.
Walter Rothko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Joaquin.

Rothko takes the fight into the clinch.

Rothko pulls guard effortlessly.
Joaquin wants to control from the top but Rothko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothko wants to sweep but no luck.
Joaquin is looking to stand up but Rothko won't let him.
Rothko trying to strike off his back.
Rothko tries to strike from the bottom.
Rothko 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.
Rothko trying to keep a closed guard but Joaquin is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rothko shoots for a double leg takedown but Joaquin sprawls well. He's pushed Rothko 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walter Rothko is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothko shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joaquin is defended easily by Rothko .
Joaquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rothko defends well and Joaquin ends up having to push Rothko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Rothko jumps into guard, dragging Joaquin to the mat.
Joaquin prevents Rothko from getting back to his feet.
Rothko trying to keep a closed guard but Joaquin is proving a slippery customer.

Joaquin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rothko as he jumps to the side.
Walter Rothko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rothko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joaquin tries to avoid it but Rothko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joaquin to the ground. Joaquin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joaquin as he avoids it easily.
Joaquin looks for a takedown but Rothko sprawls well.
Rothko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joaquin sprawls well. Joaquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothko gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothko tries to clinch up but Joaquin circles away and keeps his distance.
Joaquin shoots in but Rothko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rothko !
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.
Joaquin takes a kick to the side of the head.

Rothko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rorion Joaquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Rothko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothko controlling the action here for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Walter Rothko .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothko , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Walter Rothko !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gatto Besti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Besti has chosen Hey Ey as his entrance music. Gatto Besti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cote
vs
Besti

180 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Conquer
Knox Energy

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatto Besti!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote tries to clinch but Besti is having none of it.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cote looks to throw a body kick

and Besti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Besti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Besti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cote keeps working.
Besti slows the pace down in half guard.
Cote tries to roll over but Besti keeps him under control.
Cote's coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Besti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cote's head.
Cote moves into full guard.
Besti stopping the sweep attempt from Cote.
Cote keeping moving, preventing Besti from controlling successfully.
Cote wants to get back to his feet but Besti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cote 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besti wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gatto Besti.
Cote wants to clinch but Besti slips to the side

and Besti counters with a takedown into side control.

Besti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cote has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Besti is looking to take a break and control but Cote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cote wants to control but Besti postures up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote can't do much from the bottom here.
Cote defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Besti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cote has escaped the position, nice work there.
Besti controlling the position.
Besti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cote keeps working.

Besti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Besti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Besti is looking to take a break and control but Cote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) inform me that Besti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Besti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cote rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Besti's guard! Nice work there by Cote!
Besti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cote wants to pass the guard but Besti is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote trying to control but Besti is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gatto Besti 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.

Cote wants to clinch but Besti slips to the side

and Besti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cote!
Besti trying to control the action but Cote is working from the bottom.
Besti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cote!

Besti is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cote is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cote flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Besti anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cote and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Besti slips an arm under Cote chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Besti has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Besti is squeezing on Cote like an anaconda would it's prey. Cote fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatto Besti!
Gatto Besti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parks comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parks
vs
Riley

205 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amos Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Riley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Parks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parks scoring with punches and elbows.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley is not content to let Parks control the position.
Parks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Riley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Parks working away.
Parks is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riley tries to roll over but Parks keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parks trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Amos Parks.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parks as he avoids it easily.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amos Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Riley.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parks defends well and Riley ends up having to push Parks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riley backwards.

Parks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Riley trying to control the position.
Riley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley wants to control the pace but Parks is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley raining down shots from the mount!
Parks working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parks wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Parks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Riley lands strikes from half guard.
Riley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parks defends it well.

Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley slips a nice elbow through Parks's hands, connecting with Parks's forehead.

Parks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parks tries to kick Riley off but Riley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethan Riley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parks is trying to defend but Riley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Riley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Parks.
Parks is looking to reverse the position.

Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley advances nicely into full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks is in a horrible position here. Riley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Riley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Parks has worked his arm free - good work by Parks!
What's Parks going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Riley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working.
Parks can't do much from the bottom here.
Parks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parks taking punishment in the form of punches.

Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Parks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Riley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working.
Riley lands a decent elbow from side control.

Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Parks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control the action but Parks is working from the bottom.

Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Riley goes for a double leg but Parks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parks continues to drive forward.
Parks tries to land knees in the clinch but Riley avoids the damage to the body.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Parks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Parks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riley uses from the top position.
Riley working some strikes from top position.
Parks working a defensive guard here.
Riley looking to sit in guard and control but Parks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Parks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Parks throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parks is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Parks. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Amos Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Riley.
Parks throws a wild body kick that Riley sees coming a mile off.
Parks slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riley eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Parks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks gets to mount! Riley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ethan Riley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley gets back to half guard.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.

Parks is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parks.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riley can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley is looking to control Parks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riley avoid being mounted?
Amos Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Parks.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks wants to stand up but Riley has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Riley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Parks is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.

Parks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
Parks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parks throwing shots but Riley is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amos Parks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Riley!
A less than humble Ethan Riley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Cote looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Marella
vs
Cote

182 cm
32
217 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

192 cm
28
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Marella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Cote!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marella.
Marella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cote counters with a left and a right that stings Marella.
Marella shoots for a takedown but Cote saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marella dips to his left and cracks Cote with an uppercut!

It looks like Andrei Cote has been cut.
Marella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marella tries to clinch up.
Cote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cote's coach down at Extreme MMA (4 Elites $250/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cote's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cote avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Marella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marella shoots in and drives through. Cote sprawls well.
Marella shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cote staying out of range there.
Marella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marella throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Cote throws a right and a left that Marella avoids nicely.
Marella connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cote momentarily.
Marella with a poor takedown
and Cote connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marella gets a double leg takedown into Cote's guard.
Marella is breathing heavily.
Marella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cote wants to stand but Marella is controlling the position.
Marella trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marella accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marella 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.
Marella pushing down on Cote's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marella throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marella is working for a kimura but Cote is defending it quite comfortably.
Marella sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cote defending well though.
Cote is not content to let Marella control the position.
Marella thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cote's head.
Marella thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marella thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marella throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marella thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cote's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marella thows a huge punch but Cote dodges it nicely.

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

Marella is looking for a kimura here.

Marella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Marella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Cote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marella feints a jab promting Cote to slip. Marella then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cote slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santino Marella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cote circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marella shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cote but Cote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marella closes the distance and clinches up with Cote, looking for a takedown. Marella pushes Cote against the cage but Cote circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marella throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Marella shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cote sprawls well. Cote wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marella gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Marella. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cote defends it nicely.
Marella has his takedown stuffed
and Cote connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marella shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cote but Cote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marella.
A punch combination from Cote misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Cote gets tackled into the cage by Marella. Marella maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Marella.

Marella manages to pull guard.

Marella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cote defends it easily.

Marella throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cote escapes and throws Marella's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella can't do much from the bottom here.
Cote wants to stand but Marella is controlling his arm.
Marella tries to bench press Cote off him but Cote keeps the position.
Marella lands a decent little punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marella bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Marella fails to land the takedown.
Cote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marella cracks Cote with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marella, as that shot connected.
Marella misses with a kick to the body.

Marella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cote was covering up waiting for the punch and Marella finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Marella dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Cote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Marella tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Marella tenderised Cote's leg. Cote is trying to keep his angry face on.

Cote gets caught flat footed, as Marella shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marella is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cote avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marella not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marella wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
Cote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marella trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Santino Marella just wasn't active enough.
Cote slaps away a takedown attempt from Marella, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santino Marella is winning the standup battle so far.
Marella fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cote can do to turn this around?
Marella fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Marella. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cote's waist but Cote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marella off to one side.
Marella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cote as he jumps to the side.

Marella drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marella wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
Marella landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marella has gone for a leg lock! Cote slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marella's guard.
Marella wants to control but Cote passes easily into half guard.
Marella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marella has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cote is on him like a limpet, forcing Marella back against the cage.

Marella gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marella stalling away here and it's allowed Cote to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marella works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marella missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Marella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Marella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marella 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Marella!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Sapp
vs
Hunt

193 cm
32
273 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

177 cm
32
260 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Sapp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.

Sapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sapp throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt is looking to clinch.

Sapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sapp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sapp is trying to break free.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sapp up against the cage.

Sapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Sapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Sapp feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Sapp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapp controls the pace.
Sapp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Sapp just wasn't active enough.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sapp moves into the clinch.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunt.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Sapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Sapp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Sapp is controlling the position.
Hunt is trying to drag Sapp to the mat but Sapp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sapp is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.

Sapp breaks from the clinch.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.

Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sapp is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt jumps guard but Sapp stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.

Hunt successfully pulls guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Sapp postures up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sapp from controlling successfully.
Sapp works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Sapp trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Sapp is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sapp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bob Sapp wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sapp thows a body shot but no joy.
Sapp goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Sapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Sapp avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Sapp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Sapp breaks the clinch.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sapp is looking to clinch.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Sapp avoids it well.

Sapp lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Sapp waves Hunt back to his feet!

Hunt is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sapp tries to clinch up.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapp finish him?
Bob Sapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Sapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Sapp holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
Sapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Sapp breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Sapp which made him look bad.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunt.

Sapp clinches up against the cage.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Sapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.

Sapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sapp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard.
Sapp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapp stops Hunt from standing up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sapp from controlling successfully.
Sapp passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sapp seems content to control.
Sapp wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Sapp wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Sapp closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt has Sapp pressed against the cage, preventing Sapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sapp smiles and moves away.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sapp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sapp gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
Sapp tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?

Sapp shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Sapp tries to pass.
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!
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sapp from controlling successfully.

Sapp drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sapp as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hunt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sapp! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bob Sapp!
Bob Sapp was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes into the arena with Im on my Level blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Taylor
vs
Dixon

175 cm
24
155 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

175 cm
31
158 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tat Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor clinches up with Dixon and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dixon avoids it.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Tat Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dixon.
Dixon misses with a body kick.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.

Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dixon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taylor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dixon avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Dixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taylor after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Taylor breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Taylor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Tat Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Taylor drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon looks winded!
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.

Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.

Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor drops Dixon with a huge uppercut! Dixon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Taylor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tat Taylor!
Tat Taylor is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Greg Dixon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey sorry to my fans I suppose the better guy won tonight but I will be back soon and be better than ever.'.