BFC 9 Conviction PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole Michaels had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Michaels
vs
Stean

225 cm
20
315 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Cole Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Stean!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels tests Stean's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like John Stean has been cut.
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!

Michaels sends Stean crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Michaels is motioning to the referee to let Stean up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Are you kidding me?! Michaels ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Stean clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Michaels!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo has chosen Basic Thugonomics as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bautista
vs
Rambo

190 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
248 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo lands with a right hand.
Bautista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rambo is fending him off so far but Bautista persists. Nope, Rambo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bautista fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo lands with a right hand.

Dave Bautista's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautista walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rambo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but Rambo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rambo instigates a clinch.

Rambo is trying to trip Bautista. He has hold of a leg but Bautista is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rambo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bautista working a defensive guard here.
Rambo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Dave Bautista's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bautista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bautista kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rambo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista is pulling down on Rambo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rambo, at least for the moment.
Bautista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bautista tries to get out of the position.
Rambo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jeez, Dave Bautista's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Bautista's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Rambo!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

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

Bellfort
vs
Colordo

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Bellfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armando Colordo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colordo tries to clinch but Bellfort moves out of range.

Colordo takes the fight into the clinch.
Colordo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bellfort is defending well for now.
Colordo stalling in the clinch but Bellfort improves position.
Colordo throws a knee to the head but misses.

Colordo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colordo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellfort with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colordo is looking to clinch.
Colordo is looking to clinch but Bellfort is avoiding it.
Colordo tries to clinch but Bellfort is having none of it.
Bellfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bellfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colordo circles away quickly and effectively.
Colordo tries to clinch but Bellfort is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colordo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellfort circles away.
Colordo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colordo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bellfort, right into the meat.
Bellfort throws a hook but Colordo avoids it easily.
Bellfort lands a slapping body shot.
Colordo wants to clinch.
Bellfort lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellfort fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colordo is out of range.
Colordo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Colordo.
Colordo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bellfort misses with an uppercut.

Bellfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Colordo wants to stand and escape but Bellfort is having none of it.
Bellfort wants to pass the guard but Colordo is keeping the position.
Bellfort stands and throws Colordo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bellfort advances to full mount.
Colordo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bellfort jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Colordo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Bellfort decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Colordo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colordo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellfort throws a hook to the side of Colordo's head but Colordo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellfort wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bellfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Colordo checks a low kick from Bellfort.
Bellfort shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colordo sprawls well. Colordo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bellfort gets slowly back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bellfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colordo is looking to clinch but Bellfort is avoiding it.
Bellfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colordo tries to clinch but Bellfort is having none of it.
Bellfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colordo tries to clinch up.
Bellfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Colordo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellfort throws a low kick but it's checked well by Colordo.
Colordo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellfort moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colordo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellfort circles away.
Colordo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colordo is looking to clinch.
Bellfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colordo is looking to clinch but Bellfort is avoiding it.

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.

Colordo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bellfort managing to block the knees to the body from Colordo.
Colordo looks gassed!
Colordo gets underhooks to prevent Bellfort's takedown attempt.
Colordo lands an elbow just above Bellfort 's eye.

Colordo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellfort misses with a looping left.
Bellfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Colordo tries to clinch up.
Armando Colordo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Colordo wants to clinch.
Colordo tries to clinch but Bellfort is having none of it.
Bellfort dives in and grabs Colordo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colordo pushes down on Bellfort's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Bellfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellfort keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Bellfort dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Colordo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bellfort misses with an uppercut.
Bellfort cracks a nice hook into Colordo's ribs.
Colordo is looking to clinch.
Colordo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colordo defending well as Bellfort loads up on a big left hand.
Colordo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellfort circles away.
Bellfort fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bellfort circles away from the clinch attempt.

Bellfort looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Colordo!
Bellfort working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Colordo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Colordo is breathing heavily.

Colordo bucks up and throws Bellfort to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colordo.
A punch combination from Bellfort misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colordo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colordo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Colordo wants to clinch up but Bellfort keeps it at a distance.
Colordo tries to clinch up.
Colordo tries to clinch but Bellfort is having none of it.
Colordo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellfort circles away.
Bellfort misses with a few strikes there.
Colordo tries to clinch there but Bellfort circles away.
Colordo wants to clinch.
Colordo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellfort looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two 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.

Bellfort closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colordo did well to prevent Bellfort getting side control.
Bellfort is looking to pass Colordo's guard but actually Colordo recovers to full guard.
Bellfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colordo is keeping the position for now.
Colordo is looking to stand up but Bellfort isn't so interested in that idea.
Bellfort trying to control but Colordo is working from the bottom.
Bellfort is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colordo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Colordo is looking to stand up but Bellfort isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellfort passes Colordo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Colordo is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid body kick from Bellfort.

Bellfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bellfort seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Colordo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vitor Bellfort!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Diabate
vs
Silva

210 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

188 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samy Diabate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diabate sprawls well. Diabate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.

Diabate clinches.
Diabate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva has Diabate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diabate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Samy Diabate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diabate tries a head kick but it misses.
Diabate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Diabate wants to clinch.
Diabate scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
A head kick misses from Diabate.
Samy Diabate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diabate lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Diabate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Diabate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diabate wants to clinch.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diabate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.

Diabate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Diabate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Diabate blocks the low kick.

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.
Diabate is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Diabate.
Diabate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diabate misses with a kick to the body.
Diabate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diabate closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diabate fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Diabate.
Silva moves out of range as Diabate throws a body kick.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Diabate sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Diabate.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diabate shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Diabate works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Diabate tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Diabate counters with a nice body kick.
Diabate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diabate is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.

Diabate moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diabate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.

Diabate breaks from the clinch.
Diabate lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Diabate is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Diabate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diabate.

Diabate drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.

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

Diabate closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Diabate.
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!
Diabate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diabate lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samy Diabate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diabate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diabate tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva with a poor takedown

and Diabate counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva keeps control of Diabate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva keeps control of Diabate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Diabate lands a left hand.
Diabate stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Samy Diabate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Diabate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diabate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diabate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diabate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diabate tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.

Diabate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diabate is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Diabate misses with a body kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diabate is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diabate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diabate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diabate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diabate throws a head kick that misses.
Diabate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diabate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diabate throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diabate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Diabate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diabate stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diabate tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diabate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diabate is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Diabate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diabate counters with a solid body kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Diabate.

Diabate has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Diabate content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Diabate has him pressed against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
Diabate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diabate tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Diabate blocking some punches.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diabate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diabate thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Diabate has taken the fight into the clinch.

Diabate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Diabate rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Diabate.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diabate prevents it.

Diabate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diabate misses with a head kick.
Silva shoots in but Diabate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diabate.
Diabate lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Diabate has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diabate.
Diabate lands with a left to the head.

Diabate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Diabate instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samy Diabate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva keeps the fight on the outside.

Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diabate flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diabate is looking to escape.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is trying to control. Diabate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Diabate is defending well.
Diabate tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

and Diabate counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabate is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Diabate looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Diabate stalling the fight.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva prevents Diabate from breaking the clinch.
Diabate'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.
Diabate is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diabate tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Diabate is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diabate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samy Diabate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Diabate is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Diabate trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Diabate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Diabate has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diabate prevents it.

Diabate manages to break the clinch.
Diabate scores with a shot to the body.
Diabate lands a two punch combo.
Diabate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diabate fails in his attempt to clinch.

Diabate closes the distance and clinches.
Diabate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Diabate stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diabate wants to stall.
Diabate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diabate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diabate tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.

Silva successfully pulls guard.
Diabate tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to control the position but Diabate postures up.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Diabate from controlling successfully.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diabate thows a big elbow that misses.
Samy Diabate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diabate is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Diabate gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Diabate breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Diabate gets a clinch.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is working for takedown but Diabate is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samy Diabate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diabate, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Samy Diabate!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Samy Diabate!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Samy Diabate!

Samy Diabate wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between fistina aguilera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). aguilera comes to the cage accompanied by Ofortuna, performed by Botch. Jones has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Jones enters the cage!

aguilera
vs
Jones

188 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

176 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

FNF Energy - Sale!

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, fistina aguilera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from aguilera.
Jones looks gassed!

aguilera cracks Jones with an uppercut from hell and Jones crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of aguilera's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Jones is rocked!

It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells aguilera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones is still in real trouble! Can aguilera finish him?
aguilera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
aguilera connects with a couple of short punches.
aguilera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
aguilera slips nicely into half guard.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

aguilera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but aguilera has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by aguilera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). fistina aguilera!

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 Eli Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eli Brooks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brooks
vs
Jonson

191 cm
23
255 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pit Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonson somewhat.
Brooks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Pit Jonson has been cut.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.

Jonson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brooks is trying to keep Jonson in close.
Jonson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brooks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonson wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is pulling down on Jonson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jonson, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is trying to keep Jonson in close.

Brooks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jonson escapes and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brooks tries to improve position but can't.
Jonson controls the position.
Let's hope that Jonson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I looks like Jonson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face as Jonson controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks regains half guard.
Jonson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonson somewhat.
Jonson looks gassed!

Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jonson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard.
Jonson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonson won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Jonson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brooks controls Jonson momentarily but Jonson frees himself.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Jonson controlling him for the moment.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jonson 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.

Eli Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pit Jonson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jonson as he jumps to the side.
Pit Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jonson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonson with a poor takedown
and Brooks counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Jonson has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Brooks!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between King Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satomi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Burger
vs
Satomi

175 cm
23
183 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
181 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Satomi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Satomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burger sprawls well initially but Satomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Satomi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burger defends it well.
Burger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Burger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Satomi slips nicely into half guard.
Burger is trying to control but can't.

Satomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burger is trying to maintain the position but Satomi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Satomi is working for a kimura but Burger is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Satomi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burger defends it well.
Satomi is looking to stall here but Burger recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Satomi!
Satomi tries to reverse the position but Burger maintains control.
Satomi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satomi looks gassed!
Burger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Satomi looks a forlorn figure.

Burger looking to secure an arm triangle but Satomi defends it well.
Satomi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi can't escape the position.
Satomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burger is landing with some decent strikes but Satomi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Satomi is trying to escape the mount.

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

Burger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Satomi is desperately trying to improve his position but Burger has a good base and remains in mount.

Burger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Satomi can't escape the position.
Burger lands a heavy elbow.
Burger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Satomi hang on?

Burger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Satomi is surviving well by controlling Burger's body position as best he can.
Satomi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Satomi is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Burger dominated that 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.

Burger throws a series of punches but Satomi moves out of range.
Burger throws a head kick that misses.
Satomi misses with an uppercut. Burger saw that one coming.
Satomi blocks a jab.
Burger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satomi.
Satomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Satomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burger missing with a left hand there. Satomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burger dips to his left and cracks Satomi with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satomi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Burger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Satomi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satomi gets full guard.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Satomi has wrist control.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Satomi working a defensive guard here.

Satomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Satomi keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Burger pushes down on Satomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Satomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Satomi is staying active underneath Burger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Burger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Satomi sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Satomi tries to get to full guard but Burger has control of the leg.
Burger moves nicely into side control.
Satomi regains half guard.

Satomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger prevents Satomi from improving his position.
Satomi wants to control but Burger is keeping busy.
Burger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Satomi wants to improve his position but Burger is controlling well.

Satomi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burger pulls his head out easily.

Burger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Satomi defends it well.
Burger prevents Satomi from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Satomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Satomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Satomi wants to improve his position but Burger is controlling well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Satomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Satomi misses with a hook. Burger ducked under it nicely.
Burger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Satomi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burger misses with a hook. Satomi ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Burger dominated that second round.
That's time! Burger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Burger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Satomi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.
Satomi misses with a double jab

and Burger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Satomi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Satomi wants to sweep here but Burger controlling him for the moment.
Burger trying to control but Satomi is working from the bottom.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Satomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Satomi's head.
Satomi keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.

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

Burger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satomi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burger has managed to get both his arms back between Satomi's legs - danger averted.
Burger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burger wants to control from the top but Satomi keeps moving.

Satomi looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Satomi wants to get back to his feet but Burger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.

Burger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burger wants to control from the top but Satomi keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Satomi working for a triangle but Burger defends it easily.
Satomi trying to keep a closed guard but Burger is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Satomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Satomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Satomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Satomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burger defends well.

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.

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

Burger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Satomi tries to roll over but Burger keeps him under control.
Burger tries to pass to full mount but Satomi defends it.
Burger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Satomi trying to control here.
Burger works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger 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 for King Burger!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for King Burger!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for King Burger!

King Burger wins by unanimous decision!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nevland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Kinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold Nevland looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Nevland
vs
Kinks

174 cm
22
199 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
19
201 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Nevland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Kinks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevland wants to clinch.

Nevland forces Kinks back against the cage and clinches.
Nevland tries to pull guard but Kinks won't allow it.

Nevland manages to break the clinch.
Nevland closes the distance and clinches up with Kinks, looking for a takedown. Nevland pushes Kinks against the cage but Kinks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Nevland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kinks is trying to escape back to his feet but Nevland uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kinks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kinks is looking for a sweep.
Kinks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nevland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kinks looks gassed!
Nevland slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinks tries to roll over but Nevland keeps him under control.
Nevland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nevland thows a huge punch but Kinks dodges it nicely.
Nevland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinks is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Nevland.
Nevland stalling.
Nevland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kinks is defending against the submission attempts here by Nevland.
Nevland working over Kinks with some ground and pound. Kinks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nevland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nevland wants to pass the guard but Kinks is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nevland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nevland could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nevland stalling.
Nevland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nevland is thwarting Kinks's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nevland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nevland moves out of range of the leg kick from Kinks.

Nevland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nevland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nevland escapes and gets back to his feet.

Nevland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nevland lands in his opponent's guard.
Nevland wants to control from the top but Kinks keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevland trying to control but Kinks is working from the bottom.
Kinks looking to control.
Nevland trying to control but Kinks is working from the bottom.
Kinks wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Nevland lands a couple of digs.
Kinks wants to improve his position but instead Nevland has moved into half guard.
Nevland is thwarting Kinks's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kinks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Nevland with that takedown attempt.
Kinks misses with a looping left.
Nevland moves in looking to clinch but Kinks pushes him off.
Kinks leaves Nevland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Nevland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nevland slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nevland swinging wildly here.
Nevland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nevland wants it to stay on the feet.

Nevland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Nevland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinks stuffs the takedown attempt from Nevland. Nevland gets slowly back to his feet.
Nevland with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kinks counters with a takedown into side control.
Nevland sneaks back into half guard.
Nevland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinks throws and elbow that misses. Nevland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kinks's guard. Nice move by Nevland!
Nevland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kinks keeping full guard, as Nevland tries to pass.
Nevland won't allow Kinks to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nevland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nevland doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kinks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kinks is pushing down on Nevland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nevland is fighting to maintain full guard but Kinks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kinks lands with a punch from half guard.
Nevland wants to get back to full guard.
Nevland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kinks.
Kinks wants to get back to his feet.
Nevland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kinks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinks is looking to take a break and control but Nevland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevland wants to control but Kinks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kinks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nevland's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nevland closes the distance but Kinks moves to the side

and Kinks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nevland's guard now.
Nevland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nevland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kinks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nevland is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinks wants to get back to full guard.
Nevland lands with a punch from half guard.
Kinks tries to roll over but Nevland keeps him under control.
Nevland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinks is not content to let Nevland control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinks throws a big shot that misses.
Nevland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kinks is fending him off so far but Nevland persists. Nope, Kinks circles away and we're back to standing.

Nevland closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kinks tries to land knees in the clinch but Nevland avoids the damage to the body.
Kinks lands with a left to the head.
Kinks tries to break free but Nevland pushes him back against the cage.

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

Nevland closes the distance and clinches.

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.
Nevland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Nevland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevland has had enough of the clinch but Kinks keeps him there for the moment.

Nevland manages to pull guard.
Nevland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinks is one step ahead there.

Nevland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nevland tries to clinch up but Kinks circles away and keeps his distance.
Nevland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nevland counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kinks!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Kinks.
I think Nevland 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Harold Nevland!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Harold Nevland!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Harold Nevland!

Harold Nevland wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tysen Fricke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysen Fricke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fricke
vs
Marsh

178 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

174 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

FNF Energy - Sale!

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tysen Fricke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh shoots in but Fricke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fricke misses with a takedown attempt

and Marsh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fricke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fricke wants to get back to his feet but Marsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marsh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marsh tries to stand but Fricke is controlling from the bottom.
Marsh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fricke wants to stand but Marsh is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to get up but he can't break Fricke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marsh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marsh trying to control but Fricke is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fricke misses with a takedown

and Marsh counters with a single leg into guard. Fricke didn't expect that.
Marsh stops Fricke from standing up.
Fricke is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Fricke is retaining full guard.
Marsh wanted to stand there but Fricke had control of the position.
Fricke wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him.

Marsh stands up and waves to Fricke to follow him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh prevents Fricke from getting back to his feet.

Marsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fricke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fricke misses with a takedown

and Marsh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fricke won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tysen Fricke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Marsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Marsh decides to stand back up. Marsh steps back and let's Fricke get back to his feet.
Fricke with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marsh counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsh controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Marsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fricke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsh counters with a two punch combo.

Marsh scores a takedown into full mount!
Marsh controlling from mount.

Marsh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fricke really wants to buck Marsh off and get back to his feet.

Marsh is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fricke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsh counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to clinch up but Fricke keeps it at a distance.

Marsh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fricke tries to kick Marsh off but Marsh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marsh content to control rather than advance.

Marsh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fricke to get to his feet.

Marsh scores a takedown into full mount!
Marsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fricke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Marsh content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marsh get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries for a takedown but Fricke circles away easily

and Fricke counters with a takedown into side control.
Fricke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Marsh tries to bench press Fricke off him but Fricke keeps the position.
Marsh can't do much from the bottom here.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
Fricke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fricke working away.
Marsh is looking to reverse the position.

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

Marsh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fricke was covering up waiting for the punch and Marsh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fricke is looking to stand up but Marsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Marsh lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Marsh 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!

A combination from Marsh does no damage.
Fricke doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Marsh counters with a takedown into side control.

Marsh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fricke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fricke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marsh controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fricke is looking for a sweep.

Marsh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fricke to his feet.

Marsh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fricke!
Fricke swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ray Marsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marsh keeps control of the position easily here as Fricke tries to buck him off.

Marsh looking for the RNC.

Marsh looking to break Fricke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fricke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marsh will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Fricke is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Marsh misses with a takedown attempt

and Fricke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fricke.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Fricke

and Marsh counters with a shoot takedown. Fricke fights it but they end up in guard.
Marsh stops Fricke from standing up.

Fricke pushes Marsh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab by Marsh.

Marsh shoots in and bounces Fricke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marsh wants to stand but Fricke is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fricke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marsh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fricke sprawls well. Fricke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsh 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ray Marsh!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Ray Marsh!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ray Marsh!

Ray Marsh wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

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

Sexy
vs
Lesnar

190 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)
Australian Xtreme - NEW 159 Energy!

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sexy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in but Sexy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lesnar blocks a leg kick.

Sexy drops Lesnar with a beautiful combination! Lesnar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sexy is looking for the KO!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
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!
Sexy swinging wildly here.

Sexy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lesnar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lesnar looks gassed!

Sexy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnar, up you get!
Sexy doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Sexy throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Sexy swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Sexy.
Frank Sexy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sexy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Lesnar out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Sexy!
Frank Sexy is the new heavyweight champion!