BBFC 12: When it all goes down PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddie Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jordan
vs
Queen

172 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

184 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Jordan!
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, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jordan tries to sprawl out of it but Queen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Queen tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jordan moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.

Jordan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Queen is looking to improve his position.
Jordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Queen.
Jordan lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jordan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jordan's back!
Queen lands punches and elbows.
Queen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jordan up.
Jordan turns into Queen and is now in his guard.

Queen looking for a guillotine here but Jordan defends easily.
Queen looks gassed!
Jordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jordan is in close to Queen's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan works over Queen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jordan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jordan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jordan has passed into side control.
Jordan working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Jordan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan working the body and head with strikes.
Jordan trying to control the position but Queen is working away.
Jordan cracks Queen with a big elbow.
Jordan cracks Queen with a big right hand but Queen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jordan is looking to take a break and control but Queen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jordan landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Queen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jordan chips away with some ground and pound.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Jordan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen is breathing heavily.

Jordan drops back looking for a leg! Queen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Queen manages to kick Jordan off! Jordan jumps back into Queen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jordan postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.

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.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Queen has momentary wrist control but Jordan slips an elbow through the middle.
Jordan is in close to Queen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordan.
Freddie Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Jordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jordan won't allow Queen to sweep him here.
Jordan is working Queen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordan won't allow Queen to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jordan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jordan chips away with some ground and pound.
Jordan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jordan stands up over Queen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jordan postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Jordan with a nice head shot there.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Jordan 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!

Jordan wants to clinch.

Queen gets caught flat footed, as Jordan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now.
Jordan is in close to Queen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordan.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a strike but Queen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Queen postures up in Jordan's guard and throws a big left but Jordan blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordan is on top in guard.
Jordan working some strikes from top position.
Jordan looking to sit in guard and control but Queen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jordan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jordan scores with a three punch combo!

Jordan gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Jordan.
Queen is pressed up against the cage. Jordan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Queen down to the mat. Queen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Queen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is in close to Queen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jordan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queen's head.
Jordan is working Queen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freddie Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordan landing with the ground and pound.
Jordan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jordan stays in close to Queen's body and controls the position.
Jordan cracks Queen with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Jordan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoffer Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Ritter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ritter
vs
Andersson

190 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
19
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoffer Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries to clinch but Ritter moves out of range.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritter swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ritter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andersson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ritter dives into side control.

Ritter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ritter working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ritter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andersson to see if he's OK.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Ritter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is not content to let Ritter control the position.
Andersson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ritter lands a few punches from side control.

Ritter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersson, who protects the arm well.
Ritter lands an elbow.
Andersson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ritter scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter cracks Andersson with a big elbow.
Ritter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ritter scores with punches from side control.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritter lands a nice forearm strike.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ritter tries to score with some ground and pound. Andersson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Ritter working the ground and pound.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ritter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ritter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ritter scoring with punches from side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter working the ground and pound.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Ritter keeps moving and retains side control.
Ritter working away.
Ritter wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Ritter scoring with punches from side control.
Ritter lands some shots froms side control.
Ritter scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ritter is putting a hurting on Andersson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ritter working the ground and pound.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritter gets to mount! Andersson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ritter with the ground and pound from mount.
Ritter punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson is trying to stand.
Ritter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andersson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andersson tries to hold on but Ritter pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritter closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Ritter pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritter swivels and escapes.
Andersson tries to clinch but Ritter moves out of range.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Ritter shows good takedown defense.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Ritter moves out of range.
Daniel Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ritter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Andersson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Ritter keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andersson down.
Ritter working the body and head with strikes.
Daniel Ritter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ritter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ritter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andersson wants to control but Ritter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson dodges the ground and pound from Ritter.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ritter's calf.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christoffer Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritter's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt

and Ritter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andersson!
Ritter trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Ritter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ritter with good strikes from the mount here!
Ritter controlling his opponent.
Ritter breaks from Andersson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Andersson tries to hold on but Ritter pushes him away.
Andersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ritter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andersson?
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Ritter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Ritter is landing with some decent strikes but Andersson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ritter lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Andersson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ritter scoring with strikes but Andersson is staying in there.
The referee warns Andersson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Andersson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ritter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ritter 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.
Ritter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
Ritter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andersson hang on?
Ritter with the ground and pound from mount.
Ritter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andersson?
Ritter looking to ground and pound but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Andersson wants to control but Ritter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Ritter dominated that second round.
That's time! Ritter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Andersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritter off the cage and back into rage.
Ritter circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ritter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersson's guard now.
Ritter lands a couple of digs.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ritter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ritter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ritter grinds an elbow into Andersson's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andersson down.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Ritter grinds an elbow into Andersson's temple.
Ritter grinds an elbow into Andersson's temple.
Ritter working the head and body with strikes.
Ritter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.

Ritter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ritter working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter lands a few punches from side control.
Andersson is not content to let Ritter control the position.
Ritter working the head with strikes.
Ritter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ritter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ritter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ritter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Ritter throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ritter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ritter.
Andersson tries to clinch up

and Ritter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andersson!
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ritter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andersson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson tries to hold on but Ritter pushes him away.
Ritter landing strikes from the mount.
Ritter controlling from mount.
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Ritter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Christoffer Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Ritter is having none of it.
Ritter lands a big elbow.
Ritter unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Andersson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ritter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ritter lands a big shot there that rocks Andersson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ritter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Ritter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Daniel Ritter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ritter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ritter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ritter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Ritter!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samiro Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kahric's choice of entrance music: B00M. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Crokopovich
vs
Kahric

174 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samiro Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kahric shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kahric showed some decent athleticism there.

Kahric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kahric stalling.

Kahric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crokopovich sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric prevents Crokopovich from standing back up.
Kahric is looking to stall here but Crokopovich recovers full guard.

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

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.
Kahric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich loads up on a big right hand but Kahric slips the punch.
Kahric ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.

Kahric has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crokopovich is trying to break the clinch but Kahric is controlling him.

Crokopovich breaks from the clinch.
Crokopovich throws a shot from downtown. Kahric moves away and avoids it.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich misses with a hook.
Crokopovich misses with a looping left.
Crokopovich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kahric's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kahric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahric slips a straight right by Crokopovich.
Kahric connects with a high kick.
Kahric looks gassed!
A big right from Crokopovich misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crokopovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crokopovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahric.
Kahric ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Kahric tries to clinch there but Crokopovich circles away.
Crokopovich connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Samiro Kahric has been cut.
Crokopovich misses the jab.
Crokopovich looks to land a left hand but Kahric moved out of range nicely.
Crokopovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crokopovich throws a hook to the side of Kahric's head but Kahric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahric throws a right hand that Crokopovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Crokopovich also avoids with ease.
Crokopovich throws a shot from downtown. Kahric moves away and avoids it.
Crokopovich throws the left hand but Kahric avoids the punch easily.
Kahric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crokopovich looks to throw the jab but Kahric is out of range.
Crokopovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Kahric staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Crokopovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kahric closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Crokopovich misses its intended target.
Kahric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crokopovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Crokopovich finds it's way through Kahric's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Kahric moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Kahric moved out of range.
Crokopovich misses with a hook. Kahric ducked under it nicely.
Kahric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crokopovich throws a jab when Kahric was well out of range.
Crokopovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahric.
Kahric tries to clinch but Crokopovich is having none of it.
Kahric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crokopovich throws a shot from downtown. Kahric moves away and avoids it.
Crokopovich throws a big shot that misses.
Crokopovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crokopovich throws a looping overhand right but Kahric ducks down to avoid it.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahric.
Mirco Crokopovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahric moves out of range as Crokopovich strikes.
Kahric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crokopovich throws out the jab.
Crokopovich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kahric.
Crokopovich missing with a left hand there. Kahric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crokopovich throws a lazy right hand but Kahric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Kahric misses.

Kahric darts in and clinches Crokopovich up against the cage.
Crokopovich can't break the clinch.
Crokopovich working hard to break the clinch.
Crokopovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kahric jumps into guard, dragging Crokopovich to the mat.

Kahric wriggles free and stands up.
Crokopovich avoids the head kick by Kahric.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Crokopovich.

That has opened up Samiro Kahric's cut even more.
Kahric moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Crokopovich scores with a jab to the head.
Crokopovich lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Crokopovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crokopovich throws a lazy right hand but Kahric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirco Crokopovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut.
Crokopovich throws a hook but Kahric blocks it.
Crokopovich sizes up Kahric with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crokopovich throws a big shot that misses.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahric throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crokopovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Kahric moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Crokopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich has had enough of the clinch but Kahric keeps him there for the moment.
Kahric tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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

Kahric instigates a clinch.
Crokopovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Kahric has double underhooks.
Crokopovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahric won't allow it.

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

Kahric closes the distance and pushes Crokopovich back into the cage.
Crokopovich wants to break free but Kahric has control.

Crokopovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Crokopovich.
Kahric lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crokopovich will feel that in the morning.
Kahric moves away from the strike by Crokopovich.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crokopovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kahric throws an elbow that misses.
Kahric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crokopovich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kahric.

Crokopovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crokopovich misses with a straight right.
Crokopovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahric throws out the jab.
Kahric drops his hands momentarily and Crokopovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crokopovich loads up on a big right hand but Kahric slips the punch.
Crokopovich throws an overhand right that lands on Kahric's shoulder, as Kahric tries to avoid the shot.
Kahric wants to clinch up but Crokopovich keeps it at a distance.
Kahric moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Crokopovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crokopovich misses with a hook. Kahric ducked under it nicely.
Crokopovich throws a big shot that misses.
Crokopovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crokopovich throws a lazy right hand but Kahric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crokopovich throws a big shot that misses.
Crokopovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahric.
Kahric slips a jab from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich throws the left hand but Kahric avoids the punch easily.
Crokopovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahric.
Crokopovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich throws a hook to the side of Kahric's head but Kahric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kahric looks to score with a jab to the body but Crokopovich is just out of range.
Kahric takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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

Crokopovich breaks the clinch.
A big left from Crokopovich misses.
Kahric slips under a jab.

Kahric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samiro Kahric will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samiro Kahric's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Crokopovich misses with a hook.
Crokopovich misses with a looping left.
Kahric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Kahric.
Kahric lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crokopovich throws a good cross that connects.
Kahric throws a sloppy head kick and Crokopovich moves out of range easily.
Crokopovich throws a jab when Kahric was well out of range.
Crokopovich misses with a looping right.
Kahric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crokopovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahric.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut. Kahric saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Crokopovich misses the target.
Kahric slips under a jab from Crokopovich.
Kahric is looking to clinch but Crokopovich is avoiding it.
Crokopovich connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric slips under a jab from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich connects with the punch.
Kahric blocks a jab.
Kahric moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Kahric takes one on the button.
Kahric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kahric there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Crokopovich misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Kahric.
Samiro Kahric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Crokopovich misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kahric.
Kahric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crokopovich.
Kahric staying out of range there.
Crokopovich misses with a straight left.

Kahric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crokopovich tries to circle away but Kahric has him pinned against the cage.
Crokopovich wants to break free but Kahric has control.
Kahric drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crokopovich pulls his leg out and moves away.

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.
A right-left combo lands from Kahric.
Kahric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahric slips under a jab from Crokopovich.
Kahric ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Kahric staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahric.
Crokopovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahric.
Kahric ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Kahric throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kahric.
The fighters circling - Crokopovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahric slips under a jab.
Kahric tries to close the distance and clinch but Crokopovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich lands with an overhand left.
Crokopovich throws an overhand right that lands on Kahric's shoulder, as Kahric tries to avoid the shot.
Kahric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crokopovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahric ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Nice takedown defense from Crokopovich. No joy for Kahric on that attempt.
Mirco Crokopovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samiro Kahric.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut.
Crokopovich throws an overhand right that lands on Kahric's shoulder, as Kahric tries to avoid the shot.
Crokopovich takes one on the button.
Kahric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crokopovich connects with the punch.
No luck for Kahric with that takedown attempt.
Crokopovich misses with a looping left.
Crokopovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahric.

Kahric shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kahric stands up from Crokopovich's guard - Kahric perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahric.
Kahric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crokopovich.
Kahric blocks a jab.
Crokopovich misses with a hook. Kahric ducked under it nicely.
Kahric blocks a jab.
Crokopovich throws a hook but Kahric avoids it easily.
Crokopovich looks to throw the jab but Kahric is out of range.
Crokopovich misses the jab.
Crokopovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahric.
A big right from Crokopovich misses.
Crokopovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crokopovich lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirco Crokopovich.
I think Crokopovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mirco Crokopovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jb benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nano Sungia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

benn
vs
Sungia

174 cm
25
164 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

167 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jb benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nano Sungia!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

benn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sungia tries to kick benn off but benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
benn working over Sungia with some ground and pound. Sungia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sungia is not content to let benn control the position.
benn slows the pace down in half guard.
Sungia regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sungia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sungia wants to sweep but no luck.
benn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sungia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
benn won't allow Sungia to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
benn with a nice head shot there.
benn stopping the sweep attempt from Sungia.
Sungia trying to control the position.

Sungia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. benn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sungia.
benn has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn controlling the pace for now.
benn with a couple of short strikes.
benn controlling from mount.
benn raining down shots from the mount!
Sungia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with benn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
benn landing strikes from the mount and Sungia is in trouble!
benn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
benn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
benn controlling from the full mount.
Sungia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sungia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by benn.
Sungia swinging wildly here.
benn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sungia avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from benn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sungia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but benn circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sungia looks to score with a jab to the body but benn is just out of range.
Sungia misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Sungia.
benn cracks Sungia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
benn lands a jab to the nose.
benn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nano Sungia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
benn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sungia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sungia is looking to chop away at benn's legs.
Sungia misses with a combination
and benn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sungia.
benn misses with a body punch
and Sungia counters with an inside leg kick.
benn defending well as Sungia loads up on a big left hand.
Sungia blocks a jab.
jb benn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sungia tries to land a body kick

and benn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
benn being controlled here momentarily.
benn stops Sungia from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sungia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
benn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sungia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
benn is looking to work some ground and pound but Sungia has wrist control.
benn is stalling in the full guard.
benn postures up.

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.
Sungia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sungia misses with a shot to the body
and benn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sungia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Sungia is predictable there
and benn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sungia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sungia misses with the combination.
Sungia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sungia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sungia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that jb benn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Sungia misses with a body kick.
Sungia looks to throw a body kick

and benn counters with a single leg into guard. Sungia didn't expect that.
benn scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sungia can do anything to dispel that myth.

Sungia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! benn escapes and throws Sungia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
benn gets to mount! Sungia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sungia tries to lock up and control but benn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
benn controlling the pace for now.
Sungia is bucking up trying to escape but benn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sungia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
benn looking to control but Sungia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sungia is wriggling around trying to escape.
benn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
benn controlling from the full mount.

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.
Sungia is in a horrible position here. benn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sungia tries to hold on but benn postures up.
Sungia is wriggling around trying to escape.
benn looking to finish Sungia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sungia!
Sungia is desperately trying to improve his position but benn has a good base and remains in mount.
benn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sungia?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn breaks from Sungia's wrist control and lands an elbow.

benn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sungia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sungia shrugs it off.
benn with the ground and pound from mount.
Nano Sungia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sungia is desperately trying to improve his position but benn has a good base and remains in mount.

benn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sungia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sungia shrugs it off.
Sungia is squirming around, avoiding benn's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sungia working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
benn lands a heavy elbow.
Sungia tries to hold on but benn pushes him away.
Sungia is bucking up trying to escape but benn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sungia wants to control but benn is having none of it.
Sungia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
jb benn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
benn content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
jb benn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for benn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jb benn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gomes
vs
Green

180 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
26
168 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Green!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green lands with a hook. Gomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Green lands a big uppercut and Gomes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gomes looks OK. Green waves Gomes back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to de liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.

Green lands a big right hand that sends Gomes crashing to the mat! Green stays standing though and waves Gomes back to his feet!

Gomes is rocked!
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Gomes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomes seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomes is breathing heavily.

Green lands a big uppercut and Gomes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gomes looks OK. Green waves Gomes back to his feet!
Jab by Green.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomes doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomes moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomes doesn't seem phased though.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green scores with a body shot.
Green lands with a hook. Gomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Green lands a big head kick that sends Gomes tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves Gomes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Green scoring well with a low kick there.

Green cracks Gomes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gomes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Green finish him?
Green misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Green.
Green throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Green stalks Gomes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomes's face. Gomes staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green throws a series of punches but Gomes avoids them all with ease.
Gomes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Green scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Green.
Gomes takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomes circles away quickly and effectively.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Green lands but Gomes takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomes takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Green throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Green.
Green misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Green cracks Gomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reggie Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Green looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes slips a jab from Green.
Green works Gomes's body with a nice hook.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Green connects with a high kick.

Green lands a big head kick that sends Gomes tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves Gomes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Green.

Green lands a big head kick that sends Gomes tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves Gomes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gomes walks into a jab.
Green connects with the punch.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomes will feel that in the morning.
Green feints and then cracks Gomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomes down.
Gomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Green catches Gomes right on the button with a cross.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Gomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomes tries to avoid it.
Green throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.
Green scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a hook.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Green scores with a one two! Gomes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
Gomes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Green tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green misses with a hook. Gomes ducked under it nicely.
Gomes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomes. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gomes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Green.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Gomes walks into a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green looks to land a combination but Gomes avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Green both land. Nice combination.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Gomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomes tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Green.
Gomes walks into a left hand.
Green sizes up Gomes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Gomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Gomes walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Gomes misses the jab.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomes. Gomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Gomes is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Gomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reggie Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green works the jab nicely.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Gomes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
Reggie Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
Matheus Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes avoids the head kick by Green.
Green looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Green with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green looks to land a combination but Gomes avoids it well.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomes throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomes has time to react.
Gomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomes's head.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gomes if he has to take too many more of those.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Green!

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 Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Wrestler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tucker
vs
Wrestler

182 cm
26
215 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

188 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrestler throws a solid leg kick but Tucker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wrestler.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker swinging wildly here.
Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrestler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wrestler throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
A jab from Tucker does it's job there.
A jab from Wrestler misses.
Tucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tucker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker lands a jab to Wrestler's midsection.
Tucker moves out of range of the leg kick from Wrestler.
Good exchange - Tucker coming out on top.
Wrestler misses with a low kick.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrestler looks gassed!
Tucker throws a one two combo.
Wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrestler circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker scores with a shot to the body.
Tucker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wrestler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wrestler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Wrestler! He's out on his feet! Tucker rushes in and drops Wrestler with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Tucker!

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 Constantine Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap Time has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Markakis
vs
Time

186 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

186 cm
24
183 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Constantine Markakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tap Time!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markakis moves away.
Markakis tries to clinch but Time moves out of range.
Constantine Markakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Time tries to keep at a distance but Markakis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Markakis obliges.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Markakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Time's defenses.
Time is trying to maintain a safe position but Markakis gets an underhook and turns Time into the cage.
Time takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markakis lands a nice knee to the body.
Time wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Time has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Markakis lands an elbow inside that Time shrugs off.
Markakis slows down the pace here.
Time takes a knee to the side of the body.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markakis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Still in the clinch, Markakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markakis lands a nice elbow.
Markakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markakis connects with a knee to the head.
Time looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Markakis on the inside.
Time tries to circle away but Markakis has him pinned against the cage.
Markakis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Time's face.
Time takes a knee right on the jaw!
Time can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Markakis.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markakis scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markakis.
Markakis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Markakis.
Markakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markakis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Markakis digs a right hand underneath Time's ribcage. Time let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markakis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Time or not.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Time is looking to break free of the clinch but Markakis has double underhooks.
Time is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Markakis is keeping busy.
Markakis lands a shot to the body.
Markakis lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Markakis.
Markakis controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Markakis for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Markakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Time tries to break free but Markakis pushes him back against the cage.
Markakis lands a knee to the body.
Markakis lands a shot to the body.
Markakis prevents Time from breaking the clinch.
Time takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Markakis.
Markakis taking a breather.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Markakis misses with a knee to the head.
Markakis with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Time looking to slow down the pace here.
Time wants to break the clinch but can't.
Time looking to stall.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Time tries to pull guard but Markakis holds him up against the cage and eventually Time drops back down to his feet.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis looking to throw knees to the head but Time is blocking nicely.
Time is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markakis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markakis.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
A short right from Markakis on the inside.
Time is trying to force a seperation but Markakis has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Markakis obliges.
Time is trying to break the clinch but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Markakis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Markakis scores with a shot to the side of Time's head.
Markakis lands an elbow inside that Time shrugs off.
Markakis lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Markakis as the two fighters clinch.
Markakis lands a damaging elbow.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Time takes a knee to the side of the body.
Markakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Time is trying to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling him.
Time takes an elbow to the temple.
Markakis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Time is trying to drag Markakis to the mat but Markakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time takes an elbow to the forehead.
Time is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Time throws a sloppy head kick and Markakis moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markakis working Time over with knees to the body.
Time tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Time is looking to break free of the clinch but Markakis has double underhooks.
Time has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Markakis taking a breather.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis gets underhooks to prevent Time's takedown attempt.
Markakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Time takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Markakis obliges.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Markakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markakis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Constantine Markakis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Markakis.
Time tries to stall but Markakis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Time wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markakis connects with a knee to the head.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Time tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markakis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Time wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Time lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Time drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tap Time.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Time's ribcage.
Markakis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Time fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis misses with a knee strike.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Time wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markakis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markakis lands a good knee to the midsection. Time won't want to take too many of those.
Time tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Time is looking to control Markakis's arms but Markakis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Time has his back to the cage.
Markakis lands a damaging elbow.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Time wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Time takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markakis taking a breather.
Markakis looking to throw knees to the head but Time is blocking nicely.
Time is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Time jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markakis walks away with a smile on his face. Time gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Time avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markakis slips a jab and a cross from Time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markakis defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Markakis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Markakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markakis moves in looking to clinch but Time pushes him off.
Markakis tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Time has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Time there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markakis tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Markakis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.

Markakis has closed the distance and engaged Time in a clinch.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Markakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Markakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Time takes an elbow to the temple.
Markakis stalling the fight.
Time stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Markakis obliges.
Markakis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markakis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Time wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Markakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Time's defenses.
Markakis cracks Time with a nice body shot.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Markakis.
A right handed body shot lands from Markakis.
Markakis lands a nice uppercut.
Markakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Markakis stalling against the cage.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis keeps control of Time as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Time has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Time jumps guard but Markakis stands there with Time around his waist. Time gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Time on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Constantine Markakis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Time throws a looping overhand right but Markakis ducks down to avoid it.
Markakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Time paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Markakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time scores with a sloppy right hand. Markakis should have avoided that one.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Markakis moves out of range easily.
Markakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Time can do to turn this around?
Time avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markakis is looking to clinch but Time is avoiding it.

Markakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Time is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Markakis scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Markakis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Markakis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Time has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Markakis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markakis lands a nice knee to the body.
Time content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markakis lands a damaging elbow.
Time wants a takedown but no success here.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Time looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markakis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Markakis lands a right hand.
Time working hard to break the clinch.
Time is trying to drag Markakis to the mat but Markakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tap Time.
Markakis lands with a short shot to the head.
Markakis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Markakis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Time's face.
Markakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markakis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Markakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Time is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Time's efforts to push away.
Time wants to get back to striking at distance but Markakis won't allow it.
Time working hard to break the clinch.
Time jumps guard but Markakis stands there with Time around his waist. Time gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Time has had enough of the clinch but Markakis keeps him there for the moment.
Markakis lands a left hand.
Markakis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Time in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Markakis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Markakis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Time in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Markakis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Markakis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Markakis looking to throw knees to the head but Time is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Markakis.
Markakis stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time wants to get back to striking at distance but Markakis won't allow it.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Time blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Time's defenses.
Time wants to stall.
Markakis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Time trying to stall but Markakis improves his position.
Constantine Markakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Time is trying to force a seperation but Markakis has the dominant position.
Time tries to stall but Markakis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markakis lands an elbow inside.
Time tries to break free but Markakis pushes him back against the cage.
Markakis working Time over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markakis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Markakis lands a nice knee to the body.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Time tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike.
Tap Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Time is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Markakis pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markakis lands an elbow inside.
Markakis lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Markakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markakis 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 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine Markakis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reach Advantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Las Vegas Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach Advantage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Las Vegas Baby's chin.

Advantage
vs
Vegas Baby

221 cm
20
206 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
213 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reach Advantage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Baby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Advantage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Advantage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas Baby slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Advantage wants to improve his position but instead Vegas Baby has moved into half guard.
Advantage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Advantage misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vegas Baby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Advantage looking for subs from the bottom but Vegas Baby mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas Baby raining down shots from the mount!
Vegas Baby controlling his opponent.
Advantage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vegas Baby controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Advantage regains half guard.
Advantage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vegas Baby tries to free his leg and advance position but Advantage is retaining full guard.
Advantage is looking to sweep but instead, Vegas Baby has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas Baby is controlling the pace.
Vegas Baby trying to mount his opponent but Advantage defends it.

Advantage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vegas Baby pulls his head out easily.
Advantage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegas Baby is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Advantage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Advantage is looking for a sweep. Vegas Baby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Advantage misses.
Advantage throws a hook to the side of Vegas Baby's head but Vegas Baby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Advantage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Advantage throws a shot from downtown. Vegas Baby moves away and avoids it.
Advantage looks to throw the jab but Vegas Baby is out of range.
Advantage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Advantage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas Baby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vegas Baby throws a hook but Advantage avoids it easily.
Advantage wants to slow Vegas Baby down by chopping away at his legs.

Vegas Baby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Advantage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Advantage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vegas Baby tries to hold on but Advantage postures up.
Vegas Baby is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vegas Baby is looking to escape.
Advantage unloads with some shots from mount but Vegas Baby bucks and avoids them well.
Advantage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vegas Baby?
Vegas Baby wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Advantage.
Advantage looking to finish with strikes here!

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.
Advantage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vegas Baby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Advantage throws some wild stikes that Vegas Baby manages to avoid easily.
Vegas Baby wants to hold on but Advantage pushes him away.
Vegas Baby avoids a series of strikes thrown by Advantage.
Advantage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Advantage prevents Vegas Baby from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage looking to finish with strikes here!
Advantage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vegas Baby because Advantage loaded up on that one.
Advantage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Advantage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vegas Baby tries to lock up and control but Advantage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Advantage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vegas Baby is now in Advantage's guard. A big mistake from Advantage there, giving up the dominant position!

Advantage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four 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.

Advantage throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vegas Baby uses it to pass to side control.
Advantage tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vegas Baby presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas Baby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Las Vegas Baby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Advantage swings for the body but Vegas Baby moves out of range.
Vegas Baby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Advantage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas Baby manages to avoid it.
Advantage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas Baby manages to avoid it.
Vegas Baby misses with the combination.
Vegas Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Advantage moves away.
Advantage misses with a combination
and Vegas Baby counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas Baby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Advantage.
Advantage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegas Baby counters with a left and a right that stings Advantage.
Advantage throws a shot from downtown. Vegas Baby moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Advantage misses.
Advantage misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas Baby throws an overhand right that lands on Advantage's shoulder, as Advantage tries to avoid the shot.
Advantage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Advantage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Advantage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas Baby.

Vegas Baby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Advantage wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Advantage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vegas Baby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Vegas Baby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vegas Baby is looking to take a break and control but Advantage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Advantage looking for submissions off his back.
Advantage moves into full guard.
Vegas Baby trying to control but Advantage is working from the bottom.
Vegas Baby chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Advantage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegas Baby defends well.
Vegas Baby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Advantage's face as Vegas Baby controls the position.
Advantage tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Las Vegas Baby has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Advantage is looking for a sweep.
Vegas Baby taking a breather here.
Advantage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vegas Baby's best efforts.
Well, if Vegas Baby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vegas Baby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Advantage keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vegas Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Advantage.
Vegas Baby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Advantage swings for the body but Vegas Baby moves out of range.
Advantage misses with a double jab

and Vegas Baby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Advantage!
Vegas Baby prevents Advantage from getting the reversal.
Advantage swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vegas Baby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Advantage throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Advantage manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage is looking to control Vegas Baby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Advantage avoid being mounted?
Vegas Baby moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Advantage.
Vegas Baby is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Advantage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vegas Baby slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Advantage.
Advantage throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vegas Baby. What's that going to do exactly?

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.
Advantage throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vegas Baby. What's that going to do exactly?
Vegas Baby controlling his opponent.
Vegas Baby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vegas Baby punishing his opponent with strikes.
Advantage swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Advantage flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage can't escape the position.
The referee warns Advantage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vegas Baby wants to control the pace but Advantage is squirming around nicely.
Advantage working to try and regain half guard.
Vegas Baby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vegas Baby looking to control but Advantage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four 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.
Vegas Baby has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Advantage's face.
Advantage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vegas Baby avoids the attempt from Advantage to control.
Vegas Baby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Advantage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vegas Baby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Advantage.
Vegas Baby dodges the punch combination from Advantage.
Advantage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegas Baby counters with a right hand to the body.
Vegas Baby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Advantage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Advantage misses with a straight right.
Vegas Baby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Advantage walks into a left hand.
Vegas Baby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Advantage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Advantage stuns Vegas Baby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Advantage with a nice cross.
Vegas Baby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vegas Baby checks the leg kick.
Advantage connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage thows a body shot but no joy.

Vegas Baby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vegas Baby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Advantage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Advantage flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vegas Baby looking to control and managing it successfully.
Advantage tries to reverse the position but Vegas Baby maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vegas Baby is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Advantage has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Advantage flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Advantage sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vegas Baby is taking a breather. Advantage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Advantage looking for submissions off his back.
Reach Advantage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage tries to roll over but Vegas Baby keeps him under control.
Vegas Baby not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Advantage actively working from the bottom here.
Vegas Baby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Las Vegas Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Advantage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Advantage misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Vegas Baby misses its intended target.
Las Vegas Baby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Advantage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vegas Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Advantage manages to avoid it.
Vegas Baby fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegas Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Advantage was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas Baby.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Advantage misses with a shot to the body

and Vegas Baby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Advantage!
Vegas Baby is in the full mount, landing strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Vegas Baby!
Las Vegas Baby is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Luda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano has chosen Almost Easy -- Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. Matt Romano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christopher Luda's chin.

Luda
vs
Romano

225 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Luda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Romano!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romano misses with a series of wild punches.
Luda moves forwards but Romano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luda lands with a cross.
Luda connects with a crisp jab.
Romano misses with a two punch combination.

Romano moves into the clinch.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luda tries to break the clinch but Romano is controlling the position.
Luda tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luda tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
Romano tries a body shot but Luda blocks it.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.

Luda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luda misses with a looping left.
Luda throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
Luda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luda moves away from the strike by Romano.
A clash of legs there as Luda blocks the low kick.
Christopher Luda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Romano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romano thuds his shin into the meat of Luda's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Romano cracks Luda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luda motions for Romano to come forward. Luda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luda.
Good work by Romano as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Luda finds it's way through Romano's defenses.
Luda checks a leg kick.
Luda lands a glancing blow to the side of Romano's head.

Romano pushes Luda up against the cage in a clinch.
Luda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Luda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Luda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luda misses with a low kick as Romano jumps back.
Romano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luda's calf.
Romano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luda throws a shot to the body.
Luda throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Luda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luda, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luda lands with an uppercut that bounces Romano off the cage and back into rage.
Luda throws a leg kick

and Romano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luda!
Luda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Romano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Romano looking to secure an arm triangle but Luda defends it well.
Romano looks gassed!
Luda is trying to escape the mount.
Romano with good strikes from the mount here!

Romano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Luda can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Luda is desperately trying to improve his position but Romano has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Romano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Luda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Luda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romano on the ground.
Romano tries to move to mount but Luda blocks the move with his legs.
Luda is looking for a sweep.
Romano wants to control but Luda is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luda is looking to slow Romano down with leg kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luda lands a jab to the head.
Luda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Matt Romano has been cut.
Luda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luda delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Luda.
Luda throws a leg kick which misses Romano's front leg but catches the back leg as Romano tries to avoid it.
Luda feints and then cracks Romano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romano down.
Luda lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand.
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luda lands an overhand right.
Luda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romano. Romano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luda scores with a nice strike.
Luda throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luda lands a nice looking body shot.
Christopher Luda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luda lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Luda.
Luda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Luda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Romano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luda throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Luda digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Romano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Luda counters with a left to the body.
Romano misses with a series of wild punches.
Luda throws a head kick that half lands.
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romano's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Luda lands but Romano takes it in his stride.
Luda punishes Romano's body with a nice straight punch.
Christopher Luda is winning the standup battle so far.
Luda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luda throws a leg kick which misses Romano's front leg but catches the back leg as Romano tries to avoid it.
Romano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luda.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luda manages to avoid it.
Luda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luda scores with a jab to the body.
Luda throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Luda.
Luda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Luda throws a front kick that sends Romano stumbling back into the cage.
Luda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romano doesn't seem bothered though.
Matt Romano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luda scores with a spinning back kick!
Romano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Luda!
Luda lands a jab.
Romano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luda.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luda.
Luda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Romano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luda throws a head kick that Romano semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luda works Romano's body with a nice hook.
Luda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romano's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luda.
Romano walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luda.
Romano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luda lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luda.
Luda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luda thumps Romano with a low kick.
Luda clobbers Romano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luda thumps Romano with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Luda.
Luda lands a head kick!
Luda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romano's head.
Luda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luda scores with a jab.
Luda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Luda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Luda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luda throws a right and a left that Romano avoids nicely.
Romano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Luda - just one landing.
A right-left combo lands from Luda.
Luda connects with a right hand. Romano shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luda digs a good body shot into Romano's ribs.
Luda lands with a nice body kick.
Luda jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luda throws a series of strikes that have Romano backpedaling.
Romano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luda.
Luda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luda. Romano shrugs it off though.
Luda throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Luda throws a head kick that Romano semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Luda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luda.
Luda connects with a jab.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Romano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Luda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Romano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luda counters with a right hand to the body.
Romano feints and then cracks Luda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luda down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luda.
Luda lands with a nice body punch.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luda cracks a nice hook into Romano's ribs.
Romano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romano at a distance.
Luda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luda connects with a nice looking jab.
Luda lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luda lands a slapping body shot.
Luda lands with a good body shot.
Romano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luda tests Romano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luda cracks Romano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romano takes one to the chin there.
Luda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Luda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romano on the side of the head.
Luda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luda works the jab nicely.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Luda.
Luda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romano.
Luda stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luda finds it's way round the side to connect with Romano's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luda jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matt Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luda throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab by Luda.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luda.
Luda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luda cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.
Romano moves forwards but Luda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Luda there.
Luda connects with a single shot there.
Luda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luda scores with a three punch combo!
Luda works the jab nicely.
Luda lands a head kick. Romano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luda lands a lovely overhand right.
Luda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luda throws a head kick that half lands.

Romano is rocked!
Romano walks into a stiff left hand from Luda.
Luda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luda throws a head kick that half lands.
Luda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romano doesn't seem bothered though.
Luda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luda looks to land a combination. Romano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Luda throws out a powerful jab.
Luda tries to bum rush Romano with a series of wild strikes but Romano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luda scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luda. That's going to slow Romano down.
Luda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luda connects with a solid leg kick.
Romano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luda.
Crunch! Luda slams his shin into Romano's torso.
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luda lands a head shot.
Luda lands a head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luda.
Romano misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luda scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Luda.
Luda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romano needs to keep his hands up - Luda had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Luda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Luda!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Co Crop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by a. Co Crop has chosen Duran Duran - Wild Boyz as his entrance music. Alistair Overeem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirko Co Crop's chin.

Overeem
vs
Co Crop

196 cm
21
254 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
240 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Co Crop!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co Crop is looking to chop away at Overeem's legs.
Co Crop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overeem.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
Overeem throws a hook but Co Crop blocks it.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Co Crop moves away from the strike by Overeem.
Overeem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Co Crop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Co Crop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
Overeem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Co Crop throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Co Crop.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Co Crop looks gassed!
Co Crop throws a sloppy head kick
and Co Crop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Overeem.
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!
Co Crop takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Co Crop down.
Overeem scores with a three punch combo!
Overeem cracks Co Crop with an open hand slap.
Co Crop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Co Crop misses with a straight left.
Overeem misses with a combination
and Co Crop counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Co Crop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Overeem.
Overeem lands with a slapping head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overeem.
Co Crop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Overeem lands a high kick!
Co Crop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Overeem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Co Crop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Overeem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Co Crop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Overeem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Co Crop will feel that in the morning.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Co Crop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Overeem lands with a kick to the temple. Co Crop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Overeem lands a head kick!
Co Crop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Overeem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem misses with a double jab
and Co Crop counters with an outside leg kick.
Co Crop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Overeem.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem scores with a kick to the midsection.
Overeem works the jab nicely.
Overeem lands a nice hook to Co Crop's body. Co Crop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Co Crop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Overeem.
Overeem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Overeem.
Overeem lands a head kick. Co Crop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overeem lands a jab.
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Overeem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Co Crop's head backwards.
Overeem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Overeem is looking to slow Co Crop down with leg kicks.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Overeem coming out on top.
Overeem scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
Overeem is looking to slow Co Crop down with leg kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Co Crop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Overeem has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Co Crop is breathing heavily.
Overeem connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem lands with a cross.
Co Crop throws a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Co Crop is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overeem works the jab nicely.
Overeem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Co Crop moves away.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Co Crop can do to turn this around?
Co Crop misses with a double jab
and Overeem counters with a one-two to the body.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overeem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Co Crop takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Co Crop dodges the punch combination from Overeem.
A good leg kick by Overeem.
Overeem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Co Crop.
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
Co Crop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Overeem connects with a crisp jab.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Co Crop's calf.
Overeem lands with a straight right. Co Crop didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Co Crop is predictable there
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.
Overeem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Overeem throws out a powerful jab.
Overeem lands a jab-cross combination.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Overeem feints and then cracks Co Crop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Co Crop down.
Co Crop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Co Crop takes one to the side of the head.
Overeem connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Co Crop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Co Crop avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Overeem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Overeem.
Overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Co Crop.
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
Nice body kick from Overeem.
Overeem scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Co Crop down.
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Co Crop's calf.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Overeem!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Overeem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Overeem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Co Crop in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overeem throws a right and a left that Co Crop avoids nicely.
A shot to de liver by Co Crop. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A low kick from Co Crop is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Co Crop throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Co Crop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Overeem.
Mirko Co Crop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Co Crop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem lands a glancing blow to the side of Co Crop's head.
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Co Crop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Overeem.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Co Crop's head.
Overeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Co Crop. That did some damage!
Overeem throws a leg kick which misses Co Crop's front leg but catches the back leg as Co Crop tries to avoid it.
Co Crop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overeem can pounce on him.
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overeem lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Overeem.
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Overeem thuds his right hand into Co Crop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Co Crop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Overeem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Co Crop walks into a straight right hand from Overeem.
Overeem lands with a straight right. Co Crop didn't see that one coming.
Overeem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem lands a nice looking body kick.
Overeem throws a nice head kick!
Overeem lands with a nice body punch.
Co Crop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem scores with a punch to the head.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Co Crop's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overeem.
Overeem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Co Crop will feel that in the morning.
Overeem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Overeem scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Co Crop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Overeem.
Overeem stalks Co Crop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Co Crop's face. Co Crop staggers backwards, shaken.
Overeem jabs Co Crop right on the nose. Co Crop blinks but takes it well.
Overeem scores with a shot to the body.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co Crop ducks right into an uppercut from Overeem.
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overeem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Co Crop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Co Crop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Overeem scores with a jab to the head.
Overeem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Overeem connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem throws a head kick that Co Crop semi-blocks.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Co Crop.
Co Crop walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A lazy body kick from Co Crop
and Overeem counters with a nice leg kick.
Overeem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Overeem cracks Co Crop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Overeem catches Co Crop right on the button with a cross.
Co Crop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Co Crop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Overeem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Co Crop is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Overeem lands a head kick. Co Crop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Overeem lands a head kick. Co Crop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem throws a right and a left that Co Crop avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overeem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Co Crop throws a head kick that misses
and Overeem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Overeem lands a high kick!

Co Crop is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Co Crop
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Co Crop down.
Overeem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Co Crop momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem lands a nice shot that snaps Co Crop's head back.
Co Crop throws a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a good low kick that Co Crop was not able to check.
A punch combination from Overeem misses.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a right and a left that Co Crop avoids nicely.
Overeem connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overeem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Co Crop down.
Overeem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overeem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Co Crop on the side of the head.
Overeem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Co Crop doesn't seem bothered though.
Overeem with a jab.
Co Crop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Overeem lands a jab to the head.
Co Crop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Co Crop takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Overeem lands.
Co Crop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overeem moves out of range as Co Crop strikes.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Overeem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Overeem connects with the punch.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overeem lands with an uppercut that bounces Co Crop off the cage and back into rage.
Overeem connects with a crisp jab.
Overeem swings for the body but Co Crop moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem drops Co Crop with a beautiful combination! Co Crop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Overeem is looking for the KO!
Co Crop is still on wobbly legs! Can Overeem finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Co Crop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Overeem throws a head kick but Co Crop moves out of range.
Co Crop seems to have recovered his senses.
Co Crop throws a body kick the misses

and Overeem counters with a head kick that drops Co Crop to the mat! Co Crop scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Overeem misses with a shot to the body
and Co Crop counters with a low kick, right behind Overeem 's knee.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Co Crop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Overeem. That one must have hurt.
Overeem misses with a jab to the body
and Co Crop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem lands with an overhand left.
Overeem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Overeem cracks Co Crop with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem had his way with Mirko Co Crop in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Overeem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Overeem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Co Crop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem scores with a one two! Co Crop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overeem.
Overeem throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overeem.
Co Crop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Co Crop is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Co Crop throws a lazy head kick
and Overeem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem checks a leg kick.
Co Crop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co Crop moves forwards but Overeem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Overeem.
Overeem connects with a high kick.
Co Crop takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Co Crop.
Co Crop takes one to the side of the head.
Co Crop throws a chopping leg kick but Overeem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Overeem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Overeem scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Co Crop.
Co Crop throws a lazy body kick
and Co Crop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem connects with a single shot there.
Overeem cracks Co Crop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Co Crop throws a leg kick that misses.
Co Crop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
Co Crop throws a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a nice body kick.
Overeem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Overeem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Co Crop's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Co Crop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Co Crop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Co Crop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Overeem.
Co Crop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Overeem rather than just go for the knockout.
Overeem lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overeem.
Overeem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Overeem lands with a slapping head kick.
Co Crop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mirko Co Crop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Co Crop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Overeem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem throws a leg kick which misses Co Crop's front leg but catches the back leg as Co Crop tries to avoid it.
Co Crop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Overeem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co Crop tries to move into range but Overeem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
Overeem connects with a jab.
Co Crop walks into a jab.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Overeem thows a body kick. Co Crop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Co Crop moves forwards but Overeem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Overeem cracks a nice hook into Co Crop's ribs.
Co Crop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Overeem 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:40
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem retains his heavyweight title!