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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Azaitar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brazil
vs
Azaitar

175 cm
34
199 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Azaitar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azaitar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azaitar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brazil counters with a nice leg kick.
Brazil lands with a kick to the temple. Azaitar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Abu Azaitar has been cut.
Azaitar tries to clinch up.
Brazil swats away the attempt to clinch by Azaitar.
Azaitar looks for a takedown but Brazil sprawls well.
Brazil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Azaitar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brazil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brazil is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Brazil shuts the power down on Azaitar. Lights out, game over! Brazil is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Brazil!

C
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Duffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bob Sapp enters the cage!

Duffee
vs
Sapp

190 cm
30
270 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

193 cm
33
273 lbs
11 - 14 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Duffee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Todd Duffee has been cut.
Duffee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sapp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffee manages to avoid it.
Duffee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duffee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duffee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapp moves to clinch but Duffee breaks away
and Duffee counters with a nice body shot.
Sapp misses with a two punch combination.
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Duffee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sapp sprawling to the canvas! Sapp rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Duffee finish him?!

Duffee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duffee showed some decent athleticism there.
Sapp looks winded!
Duffee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sapp keeps working.
Duffee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sapp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Duffee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duffee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duffee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duffee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Duffee decides to stand and escape the position.
Duffee shoots in looking for a takedown but Sapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duffee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Duffee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Duffee wants to control but Sapp is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffee prevents Sapp from escaping the position.
Sapp is trying to control Duffee's posture but Duffee avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sapp is not content to let Duffee control the position.
Sapp is looking to reverse the position.
Duffee landing a few strikes.
Duffee cracks Sapp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sapp is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Duffee asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp can't do much from the bottom here.
Duffee working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duffee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sapp's legs.
Duffee trying to control the action but Sapp is working from the bottom.
Sapp gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffee working Sapp over with strikes.

Duffee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sapp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sapp gets back to full guard.
Duffee trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sapp pushes Duffee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Duffee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sapp gets a clinch.
Sapp avoiding damage as Duffee throws knees to the body.
Duffee blocks a body shot from Sapp.
Duffee tries to pull guard but Sapp holds him up against the cage and eventually Duffee drops back down to his feet.
Sapp is trying to force a seperation but Duffee has the dominant position.
Sapp tries to stall but Duffee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Sapp breaks the clinch.
Duffee slaps away a takedown attempt from Sapp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duffee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duffee keeps the fight on the outside.
Duffee slips under a jab.

Duffee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duffee trying to control from half guard but Sapp is working away.
Duffee uses his free foot to push down on Sapp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sapp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duffee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sapp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Duffee with a couple of short strikes.
Duffee controlling from the full mount.
Sapp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Duffee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Oooh a big shot lands for Duffee! Sapp is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Todd Duffee!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Rothko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Greg Dixon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Greg Dixon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dixon
vs
Rothko

175 cm
31
158 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

178 cm
30
147 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Rothko !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rothko enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rothko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dixon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Rothko 's legs - danger averted.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rothko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon won't allow Rothko to sweep him here.
Dixon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $1000 value that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothko fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothko . Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
Rothko tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a nice leg kick.
Greg Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Rothko .
Rothko looks for a takedown but Dixon sprawls well.

Dixon looking to score a takedown here. Rothko is defending well but Dixon drives through and ends up in Rothko 's guard.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rothko is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothko keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rothko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!

Rothko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Rothko keeps moving.

Dixon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dixon stalks Rothko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rothko 's face. Rothko staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rothko is trying to control but Dixon manages to pass to mount!
Dixon looking to control but Rothko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dixon landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothko wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Rothko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dixon breaks from Rothko 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon lands a big shot there that rocks Rothko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Rothko is rocked!
Dixon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rothko is still in real trouble! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dixon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Dixon! Rothko is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Dixon!
After winning the bout, Greg Dixon 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
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheer Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Stout had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Sheer Bum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stout
vs
Bum

175 cm
26
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
161 lbs
6 - 20 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheer Bum!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout is looking to clinch but Bum is avoiding it.

Stout shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bum is trying to control but can't.
Bum is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Stout turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stout manages to end up in side control.
Bum is trying to control Stout's posture but Stout avoids it.
Bum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stout wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stout is putting a hurting on Bum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bum is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stout decides to stand back up. Stout steps back and let's Bum get back to his feet.

Stout shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stout controlling from side mount.
Bum throws up a few punches.
Stout working away.
Bum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bum tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stout controls his leg.
My spies in Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) inform me that Bum has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stout blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bum content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bum raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bum lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stout hang on?
Bum lands a couple of good shots and Stout has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bum working for a choke but Stout is defending well.
Bum is working the ground and pound. Can Stout escape?

Bum tightening his grip on Stout, looking for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bum avoiding Stout 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bum goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Stout escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stout connects with a nice short shot to Bum's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stout is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bum sees it coming and defends easily.
Stout is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Bum manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sheer Bum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bum looks for a takedown but Stout sprawls well.
Stout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bum tries to clinch but Stout moves out of range.

Stout closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bum did well to prevent Stout getting side control.
Nice strikes from Stout there.
Bum tries to roll over but Stout keeps him under control.
Stout seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bum gets back to full guard.
Bum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stout manages to get himself to full guard.
Stout wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bum is now in half guard.
Stout is staying active underneath Bum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stout keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stout is in trouble now - Bum has advanced to mount!
Bum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum controlling the position easily from mount.
Bum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stout is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bum landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stout is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout stops Bum from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Bum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bum lands a big shot there that rocks Stout but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bum trying to control but Stout is having none of it.
Bum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout tries to lock up and control but Bum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sheer Bum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stout is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bum punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout tries to hold on but Bum postures up.
Bum with good strikes from the mount here!
Bum tries to control but Stout wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bum's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheer Bum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stout keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stout can't do much from the bottom here.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bum wants to stand but Stout has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum working away.
Bum trying to control the position but Stout is working away.
Stout tries to control but Bum manages to take his back.
Bum is riding his opponent, not letting Stout buck him off.
Stout is really stuck here.
Bum trying to control.
Stout rolls, trying to escape but Bum keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout staying busy and making it hard for Bum to control.
Can Stout hold on?! Bum is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Stout tries to escape but Bum has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stout fending off the submission attempt from Bum.
Bum trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stout trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bum looking for the RNC.
Stout manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bum's guard. Nice work there by Stout.
Bum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stout won't allow Bum to sweep him here.
Bum wants to stand but Stout is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Bum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stout manages to get himself to full guard.
Stout has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bum has passed into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stout tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheer Bum!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Trig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trig
vs
Smith

175 cm
33
170 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

175 cm
31
170 lbs
8 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Trig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trig throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Trig seems to be stalking Smith here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Smith drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Trig!

C
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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Zabat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zabat has chosen Smoke and Mirrors -RJD2 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Giorgio Zabat enters the cage!

Lister
vs
Zabat

185 cm
33
199 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Zabat!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabat misses with a takedown

and Lister decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zabat's guard.
Zabat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SS Elite *$100 ELITE LEVEL SPARRING AND COACHES* . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Zabat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lister passes into half guard.

Lister is working for a submission of some sort.
Zabat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zabat.
Zabat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lister manages to get himself to full guard.
Lister is looking to sweep but instead, Zabat has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lister gets full guard.
Lister scores with a nice shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zabat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zabat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zabat is still trying to improve position.

Lister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zabat defends well.
Zabat forces his way into half guard.
Zabat is thwarting Lister's attempts to control the position.
Lister is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister is working hard here to advance position.
Zabat prevents Lister from standing back up.
Lister is not content to let Zabat control the position.
Lister wants to improve his position but Zabat is controlling well.
Zabat is looking to advance position but Lister won't allow it.

Zabat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lister wants to control but Zabat passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister prevents Zabat from moving into mount.
Lister is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zabat off and has taken his back!

Lister working for the choke.
Lister controlling well, preventing Zabat from escaping the position.
Lister lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zabat hold on?!
Lister controlling well, preventing Zabat from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lister.
Lister lands punches and elbows.
Zabat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lister's guard. Nice work there by Zabat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabat pushes down on Lister's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lister is looking to escape.
Zabat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zabat is looking to take a break and control but Lister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lister gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lister is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zabat is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Lister dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zabat with a poor takedown

and Lister moves into the clinch.
Lister is trying to force a seperation but Zabat has the dominant position.

Lister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giorgio Zabat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zabat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zabat shoots in looking for a takedown but Lister manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zabat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dean Lister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Zabat.

Lister moves into the clinch.
Zabat jumps guard but Lister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Lister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zabat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zabat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Lister closes the distance and pushes Zabat back into the cage.

Lister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lister clinches.

Zabat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lister uses from the top position.
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!
Lister wants to control from the top but Zabat keeps moving.
Lister scoring with some ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zabat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zabat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dean Lister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lister cracks Zabat with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lister moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zabat manages to get back to half guard.
Zabat wants to improve his position but Lister is controlling well.
Zabat regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabat keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
Lister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Zabat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lister defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lister connects with a couple of short punches.
Lister works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Zabat actively working from the bottom here.

Zabat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zabat is breathing heavily.

Lister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zabat won't allow Lister to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zabat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zabat gets back to full guard.
Lister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Zabat looking for a guillotine here but Lister defends easily.
Lister wants to control from the top but Zabat keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Zabat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zabat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zabat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lister wants to stand but Zabat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lister works over Zabat with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zabat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lister is posturing up here but Zabat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lister tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lister has to tap! Slick submission there by Zabat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giorgio Zabat!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lesnar
vs
Slice

190 cm
33
286 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

185 cm
33
245 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Slice gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Lesnar throws a combination. Slice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lesnar wants to stand but Slice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Slice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The crowd cheers as Lesnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slice doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Lesnar counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Slice wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Slice darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lesnar breaks the clinch.

Lesnar lands a left and a right that send Slice crashing to the mat, dazed. Lesnar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lesnar thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Slice scores with a jab to the head.

Slice feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar wants to stand up but Slice is controlling him.
Slice pushes down on Lesnar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slice winds up and cracks Lesnar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lesnar is not content to let Slice control the position.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.
Slice misses with a head shot. Lesnar uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Slice from standing up.
Slice preventing the sweep.
Slice postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar wants to stand but Slice is controlling the position.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slice is thwarting Lesnar's attempts to control the position.
Slice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
Slice thows a huge punch but Lesnar dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesnar.
Slice landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice wants to clinch.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Slice with that takedown attempt.
Slice misses with a wild combination.

Lesnar clinches with his opponent.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Lesnar shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lesnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar with a nice cross.
Slice looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Slice misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands with a right that hurts Slice. Slice looks to clinch but Lesnar throws a short knee that drops Slice. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McHale
vs
Johnson

182 cm
35
215 lbs
38 - 14 - 1

188 cm
33
222 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beaumont McHale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
McHale moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush McHale with a series of wild strikes but McHale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson pushes McHale away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
McHale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McHale counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson looks to clinch
letting McHale counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McHale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McHale swinging wildly here.
Johnson defending well as McHale loads up on a big left hand.
McHale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McHale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McHale darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns McHale into the cage.

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

Johnson has McHale up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but McHale keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but McHale has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but McHale has the dominant position.

McHale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McHale throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
McHale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. McHale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McHale tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
McHale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McHale wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
McHale 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHale lands with a punch from half guard.
McHale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but McHale is very close to passing his half guard.
McHale not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
McHale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McHale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that McHale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McHale is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McHale lands with a punch from half guard.
McHale wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson has hold of McHale's hands but McHale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McHale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McHale.
McHale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McHale connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McHale lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but McHale is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHale thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
McHale is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McHale is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McHale is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson gets back to full guard.
McHale throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but McHale is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beaumont McHale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson misses the jab.
Beaumont McHale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McHale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson stalks McHale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McHale's face. McHale staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Beaumont McHale has been cut.
McHale goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from McHale.
McHale being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McHale.
McHale is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McHale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McHale circles away quickly and effectively.
McHale misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McHale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McHale misses with a jab, cross combination.
McHale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
McHale throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
McHale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaumont McHale. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

McHale is rocked!
McHale drops his hands momentarily and Johnson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McHale just on the top of the head. McHale drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McHale - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Anthony Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.