Einherjer - The first Raid PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward A Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Holmes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Holmes
vs
A Murphy

225 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward A Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Holmes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.

Holmes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes is working away from the top position though.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holmes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Murphy working for a triangle but Holmes defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy pulls Holmes in close to his closed guard and prevents Holmes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Holmes defends easily.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes punching from the bottom.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
Murphy is just content to waste time from the top position. Holmes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Murphy thows a big elbow that misses.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Holmes stumbling backwards into the cage! Holmes bounces back off the cage towards Murphy, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Murphy lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Murphy celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward A Murphy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lieutenant Lt Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lt Smash
vs
Barkas

182 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Lt Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barkas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash moves in looking to clinch but Barkas pushes him off.
Smash fails to land the takedown.
Smash looks to land a body kick but Barkas moved away.
Smash shoots for a takedown but Barkas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smash shoots in looking for a takedown. Barkas tries to sprawl out of it but Smash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barkas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lieutenant Lt Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Barkas as Smash shoots in.
Barkas takes a swing at Smash's ribcage but misses.
Smash defending well as Barkas loads up on a big left hand.
Smash tries to clinch up.
Barkas blocks a head kick by Smash.
Smash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barkas swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkas misses with a series of wild punches.
Smash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barkas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkas misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smash.
Barkas throws a series of strikes that have Smash backpedaling.
Barkas keeps the fight on the outside.

Smash has closed the distance and engaged Barkas in a clinch.
Barkas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smash keeps control of Barkas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Barkas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barkas pinned against the cage. Barkas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smash is breathing heavily.
Smash thows a body shot but no joy.
Barkas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barkas keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash throws a nice looking combination but Barkas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smash moves away.
Barkas checks a leg kick.
Barkas misses with a double jab

so Smash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barkas content just to control the position here.
Barkas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Smash has left one of his arms exposed and Barkas doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Smash screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannibal Barkas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Claudius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe Domesko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joe Domesko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Claudius
vs
Domesko

185 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiberius Claudius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe Domesko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Claudius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Claudius looking to sit in guard and control but Domesko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claudius is on top in guard.
Domesko tries to strike from the bottom.

Claudius stands up from Domesko's guard - Claudius perhaps looking for a knockout.
Domesko misses with a head kick.

Claudius moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Claudius manages to pull guard.
Domesko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Claudius is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domesko wants to pass the guard but Claudius is keeping the position.

Claudius pushes Domesko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Domesko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Claudius to score with a decent uppercut.
Claudius lands a head kick!
Claudius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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

Claudius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Claudius gets to his feet - Domesko follows without any prompting.
Claudius is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudius looks for a takedown but Domesko sprawls well.

Claudius scores with a takedown into Domesko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudius wants to control from the top but Domesko keeps moving.
Domesko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Claudius is controlling him.
Claudius throws a strike but Domesko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Domesko tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudius is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domesko is looking to stand up but Claudius won't let him.
Claudius wants to control the position but Domesko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Domesko wants to stand but Claudius has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Claudius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Claudius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Domesko wants to control but Claudius is keeping busy.
Domesko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claudius.
Domesko is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domesko wants to get back to full guard.
Domesko is trying to maintain the position but Claudius is very close to passing his half guard.
Domesko tries to kick Claudius off but Claudius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domesko is not content to let Claudius control the position.

Claudius decides to stand and escape the position.
Domesko tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Claudius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claudius trying to control but Domesko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Claudius looks for a takedown but Domesko sprawls well.

Claudius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Claudius lands in his opponent's guard.

Claudius stands up and waves to Domesko to follow him.
Domesko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Claudius's head.
Domesko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Claudius.
Domesko is breathing heavily.
Domesko tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Claudius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Domesko!
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!
Claudius wants to control the pace but Domesko is squirming around nicely.
Tiberius Claudius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Claudius get's back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domesko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Claudius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Claudius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiberius Claudius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domesko tries to clinch up

and Claudius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Domesko's guard.
Claudius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Domesko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudius pushing down on Domesko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claudius is looking to take a break and control but Domesko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudius works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudius looking to finish with strikes here!
Domesko is trying to escape the mount.
Claudius thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Domesko tries to hold on but Claudius pushes him away.
Claudius looking to control but Domesko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Domesko is trying to reverse the position but instead Claudius has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Claudius's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Domesko just trying to survive but Claudius is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Claudius tries to keep control of the position but Domesko is staying busy.
Claudius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Domesko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claudius is not going to allow Domesko to sit and survive in this position.
Claudius struggling to land strikes to the head as Domesko covers up.

Claudius has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Domesko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Claudius tries to keep control of the position but Domesko is staying busy.
Claudius misses with a punch to the head.

Claudius working for a choke but Domesko reverses nicely into Claudius 's guard.
Claudius wants to stand but Domesko is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Domesko closes the distance but Claudius moves to the side

and Claudius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Claudius.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudius looking to sit in guard and control but Domesko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiberius Claudius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Claudius keeps the fight on the outside.

Domesko tries to keep at a distance but Claudius has taken the fight into the clinch.

Claudius manages to pull guard.
Claudius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Domesko preventing the sweep.

Claudius kicks Domesko off and gets to his feet.
Claudius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Domesko's head.

Claudius scores a takedown into full mount!
Claudius sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Domesko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claudius looking to ground and pound but Domesko is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudius throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Domesko is squirming around, avoiding Claudius's attempts to control the action.
Claudius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Claudius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claudius misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Domesko tries to lock up and control but Claudius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Claudius unloads with some shots from mount but Domesko bucks and avoids them well.
Claudius trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Claudius get's back to his feet.
Domesko tries to clinch but Claudius moves away

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

Claudius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Domesko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Domesko struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudius with the ground and pound but Domesko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Claudius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Domesko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudius is controlling the pace.
Domesko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
joe Domesko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Claudius wants to control from the top but Domesko keeps moving.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tiberius Claudius just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Claudius scores with a takedown into Domesko's guard.

Claudius stands and steps away. Domesko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Claudius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Domesko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Domesko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Claudius is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domesko is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiberius Claudius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claudius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiberius Claudius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Creed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Augustus
vs
Creed

196 cm
18
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed swinging wilding here.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Augustus is breathing heavily.
Creed throws a series of punches but Augustus avoids them all with ease.
Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creed throws a series of punches but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Creed connects with a stiff jab that staggers Augustus - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apollo Creed!

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 Frej nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frej nord looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

nord
vs
Magnum

199 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frej nord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum shoots in for a takedown but nord shows good takedown defense.
nord swinging wilding here.
nord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
nord swinging wilding here.

Magnum feints and as nord raises his hands in defense, Magnum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.
Magnum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magnum tries to stand but nord is controlling from the bottom.
nord is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
nord trying to control the action but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Magnum wants to improve his position but nord is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum wants to control but nord is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
nord wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magnum keeps working.
Magnum is trying to escape back to his feet but nord uses the scramble to pass into side control.
nord looks up at the clock and then as Magnum takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, nord smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Magnum gets back to half guard.
nord is breathing heavily.
Magnum wants to improve his position but nord is controlling well.
nord stops Magnum from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magnum is refusing to be controlled, as nord sits in half guard.
nord lands strikes from half guard.
Magnum controlling the position well.
Magnum is refusing to be controlled, as nord sits in half guard.

Magnum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
nord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
nord changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnum tries to avoid it but nord manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnum to the ground. Magnum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
nord misses with a head kick.
nord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum misses with a body shot.
nord fails with the takedown
and Magnum counters with a nice body kick.
Magnum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frej nord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Magnum.
nord misses with a double jab.
nord misses with a looping left.
nord gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Magnum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.
Magnum trying to control but nord is working from the bottom.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum throws a strike but nord rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
nord tries to stand but Magnum is controlling from the bottom.
Magnum is trying to keep nord in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magnum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magnum throws the left hand but nord avoids the punch easily.
nord throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Magnum.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magnum goes for a takedown attempt but nord pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Magnum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

nord has his takedown stuffed

and Magnum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magnum.

Magnum pulls guard.

Magnum is looking for a triangle here but nord uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magnum tries to bench press nord off him but nord keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Magnum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magnum throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Magnum tries to improve position but can't.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with nord. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magnum looking for a sweep but nord has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Magnum is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nord wants to control the pace but Magnum is squirming around nicely.
nord is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magnum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magnum can't escape the position.
nord looking to control but Magnum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magnum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magnum tries to lock up and control but nord gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
nord connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magnum wants to hold on but nord pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum is looking to improve his position but nord isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
nord can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magnum is looking to escape.

nord has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Magnum is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frej nord!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazer Phazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer Phazer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MacArthur
vs
Phazer

183 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazer Phazer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phazer.
Phazer looks for a takedown but MacArthur sprawls well.
Lazer Phazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phazer throws a head kick that misses.
Phazer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phazer misses with a double jab.
Phazer tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur ducks under a wild hook from Phazer.
MacArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phazer shoots in for a double leg but MacArthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phazer closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacArthur circles away.
Douglas MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazer Phazer.

MacArthur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacArthur lands in his opponent's guard.
MacArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur passes Phazer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phazer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Phazer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacArthur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacArthur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phazer looks gassed!
Phazer wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur stands and throws Phazer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacArthur is looking to take a break and control but Phazer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phazer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur working away.

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

MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phazer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phazer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacArthur.

MacArthur working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacArthur is chipping away with strikes.
Phazer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Phazer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for MacArthur to stand up.
MacArthur fails with the takedown

and Phazer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur.
Phazer wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.

MacArthur looking for a guillotine here but Phazer defends easily.

Phazer stands up from MacArthur's guard - Phazer perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phazer fails with the takedown

and MacArthur counters with a shoot takedown. Phazer fights it but they end up in guard.
Phazer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

MacArthur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Phazer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur has his takedown stuffed

and Phazer counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Phazer throws a strike aimed at the side of MacArthur's head but MacArthur avoids it well.
MacArthur is looking for a sweep.
MacArthur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacArthur tries to get out of the position.
MacArthur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phazer's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Phazer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phazer slows the pace down in half guard.
Phazer is nestled in close to MacArthur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Phazer is controlling well.

MacArthur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacArthur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacArthur is in trouble now - Phazer has advanced to mount!
MacArthur is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacArthur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

MacArthur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phazer.
Phazer landing strikes from the mount and MacArthur is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phazer is landing with some decent strikes but MacArthur is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacArthur wants to hold on but Phazer pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phazer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MacArthur is looking to improve his position but Phazer isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacArthur tries to clinch up.
Phazer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phazer as he jumps to the side.
Phazer with a poor takedown

and MacArthur counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacArthur passes Phazer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

MacArthur seems to be looking for submissions.
MacArthur tries to pass to full mount but Phazer defends it.
Phazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phazer tries to roll over but MacArthur keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura here.
Phazer works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phazer is keeping the position for now.
MacArthur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phazer tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MacArthur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phazer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

MacArthur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phazer, who protects the arm well.
Phazer is trying to improve his position.
Phazer can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phazer regains half guard.
Lazer Phazer has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacArthur works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! MacArthur connects with a massive shot to the dome!

MacArthur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Phazer is trying to escape the mount.

MacArthur working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacArthur takes Phazer's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Phazer breaks MacArthur's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Phazer gets to his feet. MacArthur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phazer throws a lazy head kick

and MacArthur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phazer tries to score a body lock takedown but MacArthur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacArthur fails to pull guard.
Phazer is working for takedown but MacArthur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Douglas MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazer Phazer.

Phazer pulls guard effortlessly.

Phazer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phazer can't keep his opponent in guard - MacArthur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phazer tries to roll over but MacArthur keeps him under control.

MacArthur is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Phazer has managed to free his arm - good work.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura but Phazer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacArthur to get the leverage.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura here.

Phazer looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur is working for a submission of some sort.
Phazer gets back to full guard.
Phazer looking for a sweep. Not yet Phazer, not yet.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Phazer is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phazer holds on and takes a little breather.

Phazer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacArthur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phazer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Phazer pushes MacArthur off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur. No joy for Phazer on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas MacArthur dominated that second round.
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.

Phazer shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense.
Phazer misses with a takedown attempt

and MacArthur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacArthur.
MacArthur passes Phazer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phazer lands a couple of sideways elbows.

MacArthur is working for a submission of some sort.
Phazer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacArthur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacArthur's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Phazer.

MacArthur is rocked!
MacArthur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Phazer throwing damaging strikes from the back! MacArthur could be in trouble here!
Oh MacArthur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
MacArthur is covering up but some of the strikes from Phazer are getting through and doing damage.
Phazer lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Phazer looking for the RNC.
Phazer lands a shot to the head.
Phazer has MacArthur flattened out and is raining down punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phazer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Phazer gets his hands free as MacArthur looks to control.
Phazer throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting MacArthur!
Phazer landing with strikes.
Phazer is looking to control MacArthur but MacArthur is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Phazer is persistently looking for the submission but MacArthur is defending it well.
MacArthur can't escape the position.
MacArthur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Phazer's guard. Nice work there by MacArthur.

Phazer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phazer is trying to keep MacArthur in close.
MacArthur seems to have got his legs back now.

MacArthur has gone for a leg lock! Phazer slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacArthur's guard.
Phazer trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phazer!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Phazer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

MacArthur has hold of Phazer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Phazer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

MacArthur is working for a guillotine from mount but Phazer frees his head quite easily.
Phazer is working to get back to half guard.

MacArthur with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MacArthur lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur takes Phazer's back.

MacArthur looking for the choke from the back.

Phazer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

MacArthur is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Phazer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is not going to allow Phazer to sit and survive in this position.

MacArthur is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Phazer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Phazer showing good submission defense here.
Phazer wants to control his opponent's hands but MacArthur gets his hands free.

MacArthur is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

MacArthur is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Phazer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

MacArthur is cranking Phazer's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Phazer! He's tightened the choke and Phazer is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas MacArthur!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Rawls has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gaius Augustus's chin.

Augustus
vs
Rawls

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaius Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawls shoots in but Augustus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Rawls manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Rawls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Augustus wants to hold on but Rawls pushes him away.
Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Augustus stops Rawls from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Rawls goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Augustus turns into him and now he's in Rawls's guard.
Augustus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rawls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Augustus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rawls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augustus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augustus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Augustus is stalling in the full guard.

Rawls isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augustus stacks Rawls on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Augustus!
Rawls can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Augustus taking a breather here.
Rawls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rawls wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Augustus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rawls tries to roll over but Augustus keeps him under control.
Rawls looks gassed!
Rawls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rawls's head.
Rawls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawls wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rawls shoots in for a double leg but Augustus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Rawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus tries to bum rush Rawls with a series of wild strikes but Rawls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Augustus throws a one two combo.
Augustus misses with a wild combination.
Rawls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Augustus.
Nice shot by Augustus.
Rawls shoots in but Augustus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaius Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rawls.
Rawls walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Rawls looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rawls wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls looking to sit in guard and control but Augustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawls trying to control the position.

Rawls working for a triangle but Augustus defends it easily.
Augustus slips nicely into half guard.
Rawls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Rawls will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rawls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Augustus's waist but Augustus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rawls off to one side.
Augustus misses with a series of wild punches.
Augustus looks to land a combination. Rawls sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Augustus clinches up against the cage.
Rawls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Augustus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rawls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Augustus smiles and moves away.
Gaius Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rawls.
Augustus misses with a double jab.
Rawls shoots in but Augustus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rawls shoots in and drives through. Augustus sprawls well.
Rawls shoots in but Augustus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Augustus misses with a wild combination.
Rawls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Augustus.
Rawls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rawls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Augustus is fending him off so far but Rawls persists. Nope, Augustus circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawls is breathing heavily.

Augustus has Rawls up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus is trying to break free.
Rawls tries to pull guard but Augustus won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls fails to pull guard.
Rawls tries to pull guard but Augustus won't allow it.
Augustus trying to stall but Rawls improves his position.
Augustus stops a takedown attempt from Rawls.

Augustus manages to break the clinch.
Augustus throws a series of punches but Rawls avoids them all with ease.
Rawls shoots in and drives through. Augustus sprawls well.

Augustus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Rawls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rawls gets full guard.

Rawls pushes a forearm under Augustus's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Augustus is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Rawls!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hogan
vs
West

200 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hogan advances to full mount.
West is trying desperately to improve position.
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hogan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But West has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from West!
West pushing down on Hogan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
West is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as West tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
West avoids the attempt from Hogan to control.
West misses with a head shot.

West goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hogan turns into him and now he's in West's guard.

West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Hogan won't allow West to sweep him here.
West looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hogan looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

West scores a takedown into full mount!
Hogan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
West lands a heavy elbow.
West prevents Hogan from getting the reversal.

West has hold of Hogan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hogan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hogan is trying to escape the mount.
West is landing with some decent strikes but Hogan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Hogan is rocked!

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound.
Oh Hogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
West unloads with some shots from mount but Hogan bucks and avoids them well.
Hogan avoids a series of strikes thrown by West.

West looking to secure an arm triangle but Hogan defends it well.

West working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

West has hold of Hogan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hogan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by West there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Hogan.
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.

Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West has his takedown stuffed

and Hogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for West!
Hogan punching from mount but West doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hogan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Hogan wants to finish this one by submission but West is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hogan.
Hogan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
West is breathing heavily.
West is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
West is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hogan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for West.
Hogan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
West can't escape the position.
Hogan controlling from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West wants to escape the position.
Hogan has good solid back control here.
West turns into Hogan and is now in his guard.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.

West thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

West is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
West won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Hogan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
West looking to pass the guard.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogan trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
Nice strikes from Hogan there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hogan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan stalling away here and it's allowed West to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

West looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hogan passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West working a defensive guard here.

West throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Hogan stands up and waves to West to follow him.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hogan trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
West is looking to stand up but Hogan isn't so interested in that idea.
West keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan is stalling in the full guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Hogan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. West looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
West tries to clinch

and Hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in West's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
West keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.

West is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from West.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hogan wants to pass to mount but West is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is keen to just control but West is a slippery customer.
West tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
Hogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
West is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?

West looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West punching from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
West misses with a takedown attempt

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hogan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hogan looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hogan prevents West from getting the reversal.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
West working to try and regain half guard.
Hogan controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Julius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silvera
vs
Julius

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Silvera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaius Julius!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera tests Julius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvera fails to land with a series of punches.
Julius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvera misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Julius.
Silvera throws a right hand that Julius ducks under and follows up with a left that Julius also avoids with ease.
Julius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera moves in looking to clinch but Julius pushes him off.
Silvera misses with a double jab.
Julius throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera works over Julius's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Gaius Julius has been cut.
Julius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silvera takes a step back to recover.
Silvera tries to clinch there but Julius circles away.
Gaius Julius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera misses with a wild combination.
Silvera throws a right hand that Julius ducks under and follows up with a left that Julius also avoids with ease.
Julius swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvera.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silvera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silvera avoiding damage as Julius throws knees to the body.
Julius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silvera blocks it with crossed arms.

Julius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
Julius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silvera.
Silvera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
Silvera is breathing heavily.
Silvera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Joey Silvera has been cut.
Silvera scores with a three punch combo!
Julius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera tries to score with a low kick but Julius moves his leg out of the way.
Silvera wants to clinch.
Silvera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Silvera both land. Nice combination.
Julius tries a head kick but it misses.
Julius tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera tries to clinch up but Julius circles away and keeps his distance.
Julius scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julius throws a body kick that misses.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick from Julius.
Silvera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Silvera! Julius is backing up but he can't get away as Silvera lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Julius and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey Silvera!
Joey Silvera is the new light heavyweight champion!