HWP92: Dale vs Doe PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gerf gdfd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gerf gdfd has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Huxley
vs
gdfd

177 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

210 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Huxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gerf gdfd!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxley leaves gdfd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
gdfd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Huxley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. gdfd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
gdfd can't keep his opponent in guard - Huxley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huxley trying to mount his opponent but gdfd defends it.
gdfd has hold of Huxley's hands but Huxley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
gdfd is looking to control Huxley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can gdfd avoid being mounted?
Huxley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huxley is trying to control the action in half guard but gdfd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
gdfd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huxley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
gdfd is trying to stand up here but Huxley is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Huxley.
Huxley lands a big shot there that rocks gdfd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

gdfd is rocked!
Huxley lands a heavy shot. That's hurt gdfd! Huxley sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless gdfd and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Huxley!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drako Vladamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakev Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Sierra Leone as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Vladamir
vs
Law

195 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
250 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Vladamir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakev Law!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vladamir feints and as Law raises his hands in defense, Vladamir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vladamir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Law's guard.
Vladamir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Law bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vladamir's guard.
Law won't allow Vladamir to get back to his feet.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladamir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladamir wants to get back to his feet but Law passes into half guard.

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.
Law wants to control but Vladamir is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladamir is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Law displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Drako Vladamir has been cut.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vladamir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vladamir tries to stand but Law is controlling his head.
Vladamir wants to stand but Law has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Vladamir wanted to stand there but Law had control of the position.
Vladamir wants to stand and escape but instead Law has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Law trying to control but Vladamir is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakev Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drako Vladamir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Law tries to clinch but Vladamir moves out of range.
Law tries to clinch up.
Vladamir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Law pinned against the cage. Law gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladamir swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.

Vladamir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Law, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vladamir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Law.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladamir is trying to break the clinch but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Vladamir can't break the clinch.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law has Vladamir pressed against the cage, preventing Vladamir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law prevents Vladamir from breaking the clinch.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Vladamir has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vladamir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Vladamir blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vladamir tries to break free but Law pushes him back against the cage.
Law landing knees to the head.
Vladamir is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Vladamir blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir is trying to break free.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vladamir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law missing with knees to the body.
Vladamir can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vladamir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vladamir blocks it with crossed arms.
Law with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vladamir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Law crunches a lovely knee into Vladamir's ribcage.
Vladamir tries to break the clinch but Law is controlling the position.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vladamir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakev Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drako Vladamir's cut.
That's time! Vladamir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Law fails with an attempt to clinch.

Law has closed the distance and engaged Vladamir in a clinch.
Law is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vladamir is defending well for now.
Vladamir is looking to break free of the clinch but Law has double underhooks.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vladamir wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladamir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vladamir wants to break free but Law has control.
Law lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladamir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vladamir has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
Law tries a knee to the head but Vladamir blocks it.
Vladamir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law looking for a takedown.

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.
Vladamir is looking to break free of the clinch but Law has double underhooks.

Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladamir shoots in and drives through. Law sprawls well.
Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buakev Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Vladamir circles away.
Law tries to clinch but Vladamir is having none of it.
Vladamir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Law as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Vladamir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladamir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vladamir scores with a three punch combo!
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law is looking to clinch.
Vladamir takes a kick to the side of the head.

Vladamir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vladamir lands in his opponent's guard.
Vladamir wants to stand and escape but instead Law has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vladamir is keeping the position for now.
Vladamir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Law stands and throws Vladamir's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakev Law!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Andersson
vs
Evans

201 cm
25
260 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

193 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Evans finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Evans wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
Evans swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Andersson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Evans looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Quinton Evans has been cut.
Andersson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Andersson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Andersson.
Andersson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Andersson stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Andersson working Evans over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Evans wants a takedown.
Asbjoern Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Evans.
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Evans has Andersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Andersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Andersson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andersson scores with a head kick.
Evans lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Asbjoern Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Andersson throws a head kick that Evans semi-blocks.

Andersson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans lands with a straight right. Andersson didn't see that one coming.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asbjoern Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Evans scores with a takedown into Andersson's guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Evans drops back looking for a leg! Andersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersson manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Andersson's guard.
Evans slips nicely into half guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is positioning himself well to prevent Evans advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson won't allow Evans to pass to mount.
Andersson trying to control but Evans postures up.

Evans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans advances to half guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Evans passes to full mount!
Andersson tries to control Evans's body but Evans pushes him off. Andersson squirms to his side and now Evans has his back!
Andersson prevents Evans from getting a body triangle.
Andersson is really stuck here.

Evans has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Evans.
Andersson avoids the strikes from Evans.
Evans is trying to stick to Andersson's back but Andersson is turning into Evans. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Evans's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andersson.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.

Evans throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andersson uses it to pass to side control.

Andersson stands up and beckons Evans to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Evans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Evans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersson pinned against the cage. Andersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Evans lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andersson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andersson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Evans.
Andersson is looking to clinch.

Andersson forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson lands a knee to the body.
Evans being controlled against the cage.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson working Evans over with knees to the body.
Andersson lands a knee to the head.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andersson down to the mat. Andersson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asbjoern Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Evans.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Andersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Andersson shoots and misses

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Evans has gone for a leg lock! Andersson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Evans's guard.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Evans isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Andersson stacks Evans on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Andersson!
Evans tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

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.
Andersson controlling from the full mount.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
Andersson controlling from mount.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Evans!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mors Olle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SEX MY FIST. Olle has chosen enter sandman as his entrance music. Dirk Diggler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diggler
vs
Olle

190 cm
25
271 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

200 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mors Olle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diggler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olle defends it easily.
Olle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diggler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Olle from controlling successfully.
Diggler keeping full guard, as Olle tries to pass.
Olle slips nicely into half guard.
Olle passes to side control.
Olle trying to control the position but Diggler is working away.
Olle staying calm.
Diggler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Olle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diggler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olle trying to control from half guard but Diggler is working away.
Olle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Olle is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diggler won't allow Olle to pass to mount.
Olle controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mors Olle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diggler loads up on a big right hand but Olle slips the punch.

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.
A swing and a miss from Diggler.

Olle closes the distance and clinches.
Diggler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Olle has hold of one of Diggler's legs. Diggler is fighting the takedown attempt but Olle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Olle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Olle from controlling successfully.
Olle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Olle wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.

Diggler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olle is aware though and is defending well.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Olle wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
Olle is stalling in the full guard.
Olle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Diggler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olle is aware though and is defending well.
Diggler keeping full guard, as Olle tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olle scoring with some ground and pound.
Olle trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.

Diggler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olle defends well.
Olle wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Olle wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.

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.
Olle looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Olle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diggler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Olle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Olle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Olle from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olle looking to pass the guard.
Olle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Olle from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Olle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diggler is not content to let Olle control the position.
Olle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Olle grinds an elbow into Diggler's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Diggler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olle is looking to take a break and control but Diggler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olle looking to control but instead Diggler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olle lands with some strikes.
Olle controlling from the full mount.
Olle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diggler is looking to escape.
Olle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Olle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diggler is looking to escape.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mors Olle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olle throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olle moves into range and clinches up with Diggler.

Olle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Olle stops Diggler from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olle lands a nice short elbow.
Olle is nestled in close to Diggler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diggler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olle.
Olle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Olle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Olle trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olle stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mors Olle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Olle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggler trying to control the position but instead, Olle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diggler into the cage.
Olle stalling the fight.
Olle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olle'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.

Olle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diggler can't fight it off and eventually Olle manages to take the fight to the floor. Diggler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Diggler has his foot on Olle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olle works his way back into a safe position though.
Olle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diggler's guard.
Olle is trying to control. Diggler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diggler is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Olle is trying to control. Diggler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Olle stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mors Olle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Diggler misses with a hook. Olle ducked under it nicely.
Diggler shoots and misses

and Olle moves into the clinch.
Olle slows down the pace here.
Diggler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olle has Diggler pressed against the cage.
Olle lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.

Olle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Olle manages to end up in side control.
Olle wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Diggler is looking for a sweep.
Olle wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Olle controls the position.
Olle wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mors Olle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Olle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diggler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diggler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olle connects with a decent elbow.
Olle trying to control the action but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Olle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diggler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Olle controlling the position.
Olle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mors Olle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olle is staying tight to Diggler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Olle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Olle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here as Olle stalls from top position.
Diggler is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Olle taking a breather here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mors Olle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Olle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggler, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olle tightens his grip and picks Diggler up, before dumping him to the ground. Diggler manages to land in guard.
Olle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mors Olle has got the better of the ground game so far.

Diggler is looking for a triangle but Olle pushes his legs off easily.
Olle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Olle from controlling successfully.
Olle wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Olle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Olle wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Olle tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Olle from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Diggler gets caught flat footed, as Olle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olle trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Olle wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Diggler is looking to stand up but Olle isn't so interested in that idea.

Diggler is looking for a triangle but Olle pushes his legs off easily.
Dirk Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mors Olle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olle 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mors Olle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rawls
vs
Hebert

178 cm
22
208 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
217 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Hebert!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hebert but Hebert pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rawls shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rawls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls is keen to just control but Hebert is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rawls in particular looking to stall.

The referee stands the fighters back up. John Rawls just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hebert throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rawls.
Rawls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hebert tries to clinch up.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown but Hebert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rawls bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hebert trying to remain calm as Rawls controls from the top position.
Hebert stops Rawls from passing to mount.
Rawls controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawls is looking to take a break and control but Hebert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rawls prevents Hebert from escaping the position.
Rawls is trying to move to mount but Hebert reverses beautifully and ends up in Rawls's guard.

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.
Hebert wants to get up but he can't break Rawls's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rawls dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rawls takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rawls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hebert but Hebert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hebert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Hebert lands but Rawls takes it in his stride.
Rawls fails with a takedown attempt.
Hebert tries to clinch but Rawls moves out of range.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rawls fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hebert feints and then cracks Rawls's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rawls down.

Rawls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hebert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rawls won't allow Hebert to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert keeping moving, preventing Rawls from controlling successfully.
Rawls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hebert has a closed guard, preventing Rawls from standing up.
Rawls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.
Hebert keeping moving, preventing Rawls from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. John Rawls just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from Hebert as Rawls shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hebert wants to clinch.
No luck for Rawls with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hebert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Hebert pushes Rawls off and scrambles back to his feet.

Hebert moves into range and clinches up with Rawls.

Hebert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hebert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawls.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawls is defended easily by Hebert.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hebert scores with a head kick.
Sam Hebert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hebert throws a head kick that half lands.
Hebert lands with a slapping head kick.
Hebert tries to clinch there but Rawls circles away.
Hebert tries to clinch but Rawls moves out of range.
Rawls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hebert swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hebert tries to clinch but Rawls is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hebert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hebert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawls swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Rawls feints and as Hebert raises his hands in defense, Rawls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rawls passes into half guard.
Rawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hebert keeps working.
Rawls wants to pass the guard but Hebert is defending well.
Rawls is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls is trying to control the action in half guard but Hebert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.
Rawls content to control rather than advance.
Rawls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. John Rawls just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hebert moves in looking to clinch but Rawls pushes him off.
Hebert doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawls circles away.
Hebert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hebert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hebert wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls keeps the fight on the outside.

Hebert instigates a clinch.
Hebert scores with a knee to the head.

Rawls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rawls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hebert circles away.
Hebert tries to clinch but Rawls is having none of it.
Rawls has a takedown stuffed.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hebert tries to clinch but Rawls is having none of it.

Rawls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hebert's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rawls trying to control the position from guard on top but Hebert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls pushes down on Hebert's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hebert pushes Rawls off looking to stand but Rawls dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rawls trying to mount his opponent but Hebert defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rawls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawls 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rawls!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Resina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mui Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Resina
vs
Thai

187 cm
24
231 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

205 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Resina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mui Thai!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resina fails in his attempt to clinch.

Thai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thai distracts Resina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Resina is rocked!

It looks like Jonas Resina has been cut.
Resina could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Resina wants to stand but Thai is controlling the position.
Oh Resina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thai postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Resina's head off the mat! Resina is out! He's out! Thai jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mui Thai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorfinn Oden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike iupati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oden comes to the cage accompanied by Element Eighty-Pancake Land. Thorfinn Oden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Oden
vs
iupati

205 cm
22
223 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $25!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorfinn Oden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike iupati!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has iupati pinned against the cage. iupati gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
iupati fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorfinn Oden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
iupati fails to land with a series of punches.
Oden misses the shot to the body.
Oden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
iupati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
iupati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oden lands a nice leg kick that just misses iupati's sensitive parts.
iupati stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but iupati moves away.
A left lands for iupati.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oden.

Oden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. iupati is trying to defend but Oden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oden is looking to take a break and control but iupati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

iupati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
iupati is trying to stand up here but Oden is controlling him well.
iupati missing with punches from the bottom.

Oden gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Oden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oden lands in his opponent's guard.
iupati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oden trying to control but iupati is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oden postures up and lands a big shot to iupati's brow.
iupati trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oden postures up in iupati's guard and throws a big left but iupati blocks it.
Oden stopping the sweep attempt from iupati.
Oden won't allow iupati to get back to his feet.
Oden trying to control the position from guard on top but iupati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
iupati tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
iupati misses with the combination.
iupati misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oden scores with a nice body kick.
iupati looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Oden. That's going to slow iupati down.
Oden misses with a shot to the body
and iupati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
iupati throws a hook but Oden avoids it easily.
Oden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oden lands a nice leg kick that just misses iupati's sensitive parts.

Oden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. iupati did well to prevent Oden getting side control.
Oden lands with a punch from half guard.
Oden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oden 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.
iupati has hold of Oden's hands but Oden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oden drops an elbow to the side of iupati's head.
iupati tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Oden manages to move to mount!
A nice elbow there by Oden.

iupati is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oden lands a big shot to the head and iupati winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thorfinn Oden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OneRound Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman's entrance music is We right here!. A fine choice. Sapp has chosen bab sapp sucks after 10 seconds! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coleman
vs
Sapp

174 cm
27
252 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

166 cm
26
289 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OneRound Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sapp slips a straight right by Coleman.
Sapp throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman misses with a combination
and Sapp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coleman with a nice cross.
Sapp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Sapp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mark Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman looks to land a right hand but Sapp moved out of range.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Coleman throws a one two combo.
Sapp misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Sapp misses.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Sapp throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapp as he avoids it easily.
Sapp misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sapp can pounce on him.
Sapp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coleman lands with a good body shot.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Sapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coleman moves out of range as Sapp strikes.
Coleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Sapp.
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!
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Sapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Coleman walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Sapp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapp cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Sapp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Sapp avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Sapp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Sapp misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sapp throws out a leg kick but Coleman moves out of range and Sapp only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Sapp.
Sapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sapp throws a low kick but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman connects with a looping right hand.
Sapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sapp throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sapp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sapp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coleman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sapp misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Sapp avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coleman lands a two punch combo.
Sapp looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman throws out the jab.
Coleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sapp on the side of the head.
Coleman misses the jab.
Coleman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coleman throws a body punch but Sapp moves out of range.
Sapp misses with a looping left.
Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sapp shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sapp drops his hands momentarily and Coleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coleman is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coleman lands a jab to Sapp's midsection.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coleman duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coleman stuns Sapp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coleman lands a jab to Sapp's midsection.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapp as he avoids it easily.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sapp but Sapp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coleman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mark Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sapp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Sapp which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sapp in his tracks.
Coleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman throws out the jab.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Sapp moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Coleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coleman misses the body punch
and Sapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sapp throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Coleman there.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman walks into a stiff left hand from Sapp.
Coleman lunges at Sapp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sapp's hand.
Coleman throws a body punch but Sapp moves out of range.
Coleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Sapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mark Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapp circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Sapp as Coleman shoots in.
Sapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Sapp misses.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sapp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Sapp slips the punch.
Sapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sapp slips a jab from Coleman.
Sapp throws a hook but Coleman avoids it easily.
Coleman with a nice cross.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sapp manages to avoid it.
Coleman throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sapp. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Coleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleman scores with a decent looking hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coleman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman jabs at Sapp's body.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.

Coleman feints and as Sapp raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Sapp.
Coleman forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sapp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sapp has time to react.
Coleman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman throws a jab when Sapp was well out of range.
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sapp throws and low kick but Coleman moves out of range easily.

Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sapp wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Sapp keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Sapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sapp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sapp wants to improve his position but instead Coleman has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to advance position but Sapp won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Sapp is working away.
Sapp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sapp throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Sapp thows a body shot but no joy.
Sapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sapp on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Coleman.
Sapp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapp tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.
Sapp is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.

Coleman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sapp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coleman is working Sapp over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coleman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sapp is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman grinds an elbow into Sapp's temple.
Sapp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sapp is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Coleman misses with the ground and pound.
Coleman working away.
Sapp tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman trying to control the position but Sapp is working away.
Sapp regains half guard.
Sapp trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sapp counters with a series of strikes. Coleman will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sapp sprawls well. Sapp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Sapp's head.
Sapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sapp wants to slow Coleman down by chopping away at his legs.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman throws a body punch but Sapp moves out of range.
Sapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sapp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coleman takes a swing at Sapp's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Coleman.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Sapp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale comes into the arena with Try A Little Tenderness blaring out of the sound system. Doe has chosen whatsername, and does she remember my name? as his entrance music. Doe has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dale
vs
Doe

200 cm
22
287 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
245 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Dale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Doe misses.
A shot to de liver by Dale. Beautiful body shot.
Dale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doe is out of range and Dale settles back down.
Dale blocks a leg kick.
Dale throws a series of strikes that have Doe backpedaling.
Doe looks gassed!
Dale tries to clinch up.
Doe misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Dale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
Dale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dale throws a front kick that sends Doe stumbling back into the cage.
Doe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dale takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Dale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Dale.
Dale thuds his right hand into Doe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dale punishes Doe's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dale.
Jab by Dale.
Dale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dale doesn't manage to clinch there - Doe circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Doe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dale. Dale obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doe doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dale.
An inside leg kick lands from Dale.
Good standup being displayed there by Dale as he connects with a hook.
Dale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Doe is rocked!
Doe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dale.
Dale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dale throws a good cross that connects.
Doe takes one on the button.
Doe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dale cracks Doe with a good jab.
Doe is still on wobbly legs! Can Dale finish him?
Philip Dale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale cracks Doe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Doe falls backwards against the cage. Dale follows up with more strikes that drop Doe to his knees. Dale keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Doe! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Dale!