MIFC Contenders 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen DMX- We go hard as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Gao Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gao Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Silva
vs
Velazquez

185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gao Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ari Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velazquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Velazquez!
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velazquez is looking to escape.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control the pace but Velazquez is squirming around nicely.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Velazquez is holding on tight.
Silva wants to control the pace but Velazquez is squirming around nicely.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velazquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Gao Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Velazquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velazquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Silva is rocked!
Velazquez connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velazquez moves in close and cracks Silva with a massive right hand! Silva, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Velazquez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Velazquez!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryker McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to sleep. Aaron Velazquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stryker McGee's chin.

Velazquez
vs
McGee

200 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stryker McGee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velazquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Velazquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
Velazquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velazquez drops McGee with a naaaaasty hook - McGee is in real trouble here! Velazquez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Velazquez!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Mustard Plug - Mr. Smiley as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kane
vs
Smith

185 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

180 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Skinshop (LOTS OF GIF`S!)

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Kane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith scores with a jab. Kane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kane dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kane shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kane.
Smith lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Smith.
Hideo Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith jabs at Kane's body.
Smith cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Kane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Kane backpedaling.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kane on the side of the head.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Kane needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into rage.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Kane backs away looking to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Smith lands a head kick. Kane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Kane is rocked!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Kane seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Smith is looking to slow Kane down with leg kicks.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith thumps Kane with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Kane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Hideo Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
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!
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Kane seems unphased.
Kane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith lands a high kick to the side of Kane's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Smith dives into guard, looking to finish.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kane is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith looking to finish Kane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kane!
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kane wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Smith celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pol cuaresma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Woo
vs
cuaresma

164 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

160 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Kim Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pol cuaresma!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for cuaresma.
cuaresma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Kim Woo has been cut.
Woo throws a left and a right that both miss
and cuaresma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woo's knee momentarily.
Woo falls off balance throwing a combination
and cuaresma counters with a low kick, right behind Woo 's knee.
Woo is breathing heavily.
cuaresma misses with a few strikes there.
cuaresma lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
cuaresma lands a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for cuaresma.
cuaresma works over Woo's head and body with a nice combination.
Woo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
cuaresma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cuaresma throws a right and a left that Woo avoids nicely.
cuaresma stalks Woo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woo's face. Woo staggers backwards, shaken.

Woo is rocked!
Woo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from cuaresma.
cuaresma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Woo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
cuaresma feints a jab and as Woo dips his head, cuaresma unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Woo right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Woo falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! cuaresma smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). pol cuaresma!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Tabares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Feeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tabares might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to teach me how to jerk by new boyz. Doctor Feeler has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tabares
vs
Feeler

152 cm
23
139 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Robert Tabares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Feeler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tabares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Feeler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tabares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feeler is one step ahead there.
Feeler throws a big right hand that misses.
Feeler scoring with some ground and pound.
Feeler pushing down on Tabares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tabares could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Feeler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Feeler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Feeler wants to control but Tabares is keeping him busy.
Feeler is nestled in close to Tabares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares manages to get to full guard.

Tabares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feeler throwing strikes from guard but Tabares blocks nicely.
Feeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tabares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tabares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Feeler.
Feeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feeler pushes down on Tabares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tabares is trying 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.
Feeler working over Tabares with some ground and pound. Tabares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feeler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tabares keeps working.
Tabares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tabares.
Feeler throws a strike but Tabares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Feeler manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Feeler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Tabares working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Feeler has passed into half guard!
Tabares is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabares flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tabares has hold of Feeler's hands but Feeler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feeler trying to control from half guard but Tabares is working away.
Feeler working over Tabares with some ground and pound. Tabares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tabares wants to improve his position but Feeler is controlling well.
Feeler lands with a punch from half guard.
Feeler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Feeler working Tabares over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Feeler trying to control the action but Tabares is working from the bottom.
Feeler is taking a breather. Tabares says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Feeler connects with a nice short shot to Tabares's temple.
Feeler slips a nice elbow through Tabares's hands, connecting with Tabares's forehead.
Feeler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tabares!
Feeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Feeler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tabares.
Feeler keeps the fight on the outside.
Tabares with a poor takedown

and Feeler counters with a single leg into guard. Tabares didn't expect that.
Feeler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Feeler wants to control from the top but Tabares keeps moving.
Feeler connects with a couple of short punches.
Feeler is working Tabares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Feeler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Feeler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Feeler passes Tabares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feeler lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares has hold of Feeler's hands but Feeler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Feeler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tabares keeps working.
Feeler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Feeler lands a big shot there that rocks Tabares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feeler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Feeler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tabares hang on?
Feeler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Feeler scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feeler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feeler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Feeler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tabares is looking to escape.
Feeler lands a heavy elbow.
Feeler dominating with strikes here.
Tabares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tabares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feeler is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Feeler.
Feeler scoring with strikes but Tabares is staying in there.
Feeler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Feeler scoring with strikes but Tabares is staying in there.
Feeler with good strikes from the mount here!
Tabares is bucking up trying to escape but Feeler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Feeler lands a heavy elbow.
Tabares is trying to escape the mount.
Feeler breaks from Tabares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Feeler landing strikes from the mount and Tabares is in trouble!

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.
Feeler working the ground and pound effectively.
Feeler with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Feeler.
Feeler working Tabares over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Feeler.
Tabares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Feeler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tabares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Feeler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Feeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Tabares is looking to clinch.

Feeler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tabares's half guard.
Feeler working Tabares over with strikes.
Doctor Feeler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tabares wants to get back to his feet.
Feeler winds up and cracks Tabares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feeler lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feeler slips a nice elbow through Tabares's hands, connecting with Tabares's forehead.
Feeler is taking a breather. Tabares says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Feeler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tabares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tabares is trying to get back to full guard.
Feeler lands strikes from half guard.
Feeler slips a nice elbow through Tabares's hands, connecting with Tabares's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Feeler winds up and cracks Tabares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feeler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Feeler is trying to control the action in half guard but Tabares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Feeler lands strikes from half guard.
Feeler working Tabares over with strikes.
Feeler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Feeler wants to control but Tabares is keeping him busy.
Feeler drops an elbow to the side of Tabares's head.
Feeler lands strikes from half guard.
Feeler lands with a punch from half guard.
Feeler lands with a punch from half guard.
Feeler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feeler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tabares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tabares looks like he's trying to stand up.
Feeler winds up and cracks Tabares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doctor Feeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feeler drops an elbow to the side of Tabares's head.
Tabares trying to get back to full guard but Feeler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Feeler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tabares sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Feeler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabares is refusing to be controlled, as Feeler sits in half guard.
Feeler lands strikes from half guard.
Robert Tabares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feeler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tabares missing with punches from the bottom.
Feeler lands strikes from half guard.
Feeler content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feeler lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Feeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Feeler 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Feeler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Specials - A Message To You Rudy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Stafjard
vs
Marley

166 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
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, Rudy Marley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley lands with a nice combination. Stafjard backs away looking to recover.
Stafjard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stafjard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley cracks Stafjard with an open hand slap.
Marley stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley with a jab.

Stafjard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stafjard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stafjard mounts Marley! Really nice guard pass there!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stafjard has hold of Marley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafjard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marley is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stafjard trying to control but Marley is having none of it.
Marley is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stafjard has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stafjard gets his way!

Stafjard looking for the choke but no joy.
Marley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marley is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stafjard goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marley escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marley wants to stand up but Stafjard manages to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stafjard is trying to keep Marley in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stafjard fails with a takedown attempt.
Stafjard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stafjard momentarily.
Marley scores with a one two! Stafjard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rudy Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stafjard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stafjard circles away quickly and effectively.
Stafjard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Stafjard persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JanOle Stafjard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stafjard shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stafjard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marley pinned against the cage. Marley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marley scores with a three punch combo!
JanOle Stafjard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stafjard tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marley stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
Marley jabs at Stafjard's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stafjard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stafjard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Nice combo by Marley! Oh, that's hurt him - Stafjard falls to the canvas and Marley follows him into side control.

Stafjard is rocked!
Stafjard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stafjard is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it.
Marley wants to stand but Stafjard is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Marley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marley's corner calls for a 1-2. Marley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marley slaps away a takedown attempt from Stafjard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stafjard takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stafjard dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Stafjard's head and hops out.
Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
Marley lands with a nice combination. Stafjard backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Marley scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Marley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
JanOle Stafjard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marley stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
Marley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marley wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stafjard on the side of the head.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Stafjard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Stafjard shoots in.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stafjard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JanOle Stafjard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley looks to land a combination but Stafjard avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marley lands a jab to Stafjard's midsection.
Marley is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stafjard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Marley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stafjard backs up against the cage.
Marley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stafjard backs up against the cage.
Oh Stafjard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stafjard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stafjard seems to have got his legs back now.
Marley lands a nice hook to Stafjard's body. Stafjard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Stafjard persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Stafjard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Marley.
Stafjard fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rudy Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stafjard's head.
Stafjard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but Stafjard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marley connects with a jab.
Marley scores with the left hand. Stafjard knows he should have avoided that one.
Marley lands the left hand.
Stafjard looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marley 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Marley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ong Boc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Boc
vs
Runestorm

189 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
134 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ong Boc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Runestorm!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runestorm tries to avoid it but Boc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runestorm to the ground. Runestorm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Boc.

Boc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Runestorm is trying to stand back up but Boc is controlling him
Runestorm is concentrating on defense, preventing Boc from advancing position.
Boc is keen to just control but Runestorm is a slippery customer.
Boc is pressing down on Runestorm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Runestorm is holding on for now.
Runestorm is looking to escape.
Runestorm tries to roll over but Boc keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runestorm lands an overhand right.
Boc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Boc tries to keep at a distance but Runestorm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Runestorm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Runestorm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boc blocks it with crossed arms.
Boc comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Boc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boc dodges the punch combination from Runestorm.
Boc throws a right and a left that Runestorm avoids nicely.
Boc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Runestorm tries to clinch but Boc is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boc misses with a double jab
and Runestorm counters with a one-two to the body.
Sven Runestorm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runestorm tries to clinch there but Boc circles away.
Boc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Runestorm scores with a four punch combination!
Boc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boc lands a jab to Runestorm's midsection.
Boc swats away the attempt to clinch by Runestorm.
Boc fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boc throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Boc misses.
Boc misses with a combination
and Runestorm counters with a straight right hand.
Runestorm throws a right hand that Boc ducks under and follows up with a left that Boc also avoids with ease.
Runestorm wants to clinch.
Runestorm throws a nice looking combination but Boc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runestorm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Runestorm throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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

Boc has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ong Boc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boc shoots in looking for a takedown. Runestorm tries to sprawl out of it but Boc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Runestorm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Runestorm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runestorm cracks a nice hook into Boc's ribs.
Boc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runestorm is fending him off so far but Boc persists. Nope, Runestorm circles away and we're back to standing.
Runestorm doesn't manage to clinch there - Boc circles away.
Boc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boc tries for a takedown but Runestorm circles away easily
and Runestorm counters with a left and a right that stings Boc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ong Boc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runestorm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boc.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Boc is rocked!
Boc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runestorm throws a right hand that Boc ducks under and follows up with a left that Boc also avoids with ease.
Boc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runestorm throws a right hand that Boc ducks under and follows up with a left that Boc also avoids with ease.
Runestorm swings for the body but Boc moves out of range.
A jab from Runestorm finds it's way through Boc's defenses.
Runestorm stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Runestorm.
Runestorm doesn't manage to clinch there - Boc circles away.
Runestorm fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boc is looking to land body kicks.
Runestorm doesn't manage to clinch there - Boc circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Runestorm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runestorm.
Runestorm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boc misses with a combination
and Runestorm counters with a straight right hand.
Runestorm avoids the head kick by Boc.
Runestorm misses with the combination.
Runestorm is looking to clinch but Boc is avoiding it.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch but Boc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Runestorm. No joy for Boc on that attempt.
Runestorm dodges the punch combination from Boc.
Ong Boc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Runestorm.
Boc keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Runestorm.

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

Boc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boc throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boc throws a head kick but Runestorm moves out of range.
Runestorm doesn't manage to clinch there - Boc circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boc misses with a wild body shot.
Boc keeps the fight on the outside.
Boc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Runestorm.
Boc swats away the attempt to clinch by Runestorm.
Runestorm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Runestorm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runestorm tries to clinch up.
Boc blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runestorm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boc shoots in for a takedown but Runestorm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Runestorm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Boc tries to move into range but Runestorm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boc misses with a head kick.
Boc tries a head kick but it misses.
Boc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runestorm tries to avoid it but Boc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runestorm to the ground. Runestorm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Runestorm wants to clinch.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Boc with a series of wild strikes but Boc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runestorm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runestorm moves out of range of the body kick.

Boc gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runestorm is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boc misses with a head shot. Runestorm uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Runestorm wants to stand but Boc is controlling the position.
Boc wants to control from the top but Runestorm keeps moving.
Boc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boc trying to control but Runestorm is working from the bottom.
Runestorm wants to stand up but Boc is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Runestorm moves in looking to clinch but Boc pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boc.
Runestorm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boc scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boc misses with a series of wild punches.
Boc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runestorm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runestorm but Runestorm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boc throws a head kick that Runestorm semi-blocks.
Sven Runestorm seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Runestorm clinches up with Boc and pushes him back against the cage.
Runestorm jumps guard but Boc stands there with Runestorm around his waist. Runestorm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Runestorm.
Runestorm goes for a takedown attempt but Boc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boc throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boc.
Boc is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Runestorm.
Boc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runestorm as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ong Boc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boc tries to land a front kick but Runestorm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ong Boc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runestorm tries to clinch but Boc moves out of range.
Runestorm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runestorm is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Boc.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Runestorm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Runestorm 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Runestorm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Lau (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.

Dunn
vs
Lau

167 cm
21
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tin Lau!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt - Lau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dunn scores with a hook.
Dunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lau stalks Dunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunn's face. Dunn staggers backwards, shaken.
Lau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Dunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Lau is working away.
Lau is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Lau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunn pulls his head out easily.
Lau tries to kick Dunn off but Dunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Lau is keeping him busy.
Lau pushes Dunn off looking to stand but Dunn dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lau trying to hold on to Dunn's head to control him but Dunn postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn stops Lau from getting back to his feet.

Dunn seems to be looking for submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lau throws out a powerful jab.
Dunn takes one to the side of the head.

Dunn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dunn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dunn throwing strikes but Lau manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lau is looking to take a break and control but Dunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunn is trying to control Lau's posture but Lau avoids it.

Lau goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dunn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lau but great work by Dunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lau is trying to get back to half guard.
Dunn advances to full mount.
Lau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dunn looking to control but Lau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn passes Lau's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn trying to pass the guard but Lau defending well.
Lau manages to get to full guard.
Lau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lau looking for a guillotine here but Dunn defends easily.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four 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.
Dunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lau's head.
Lau is looking to stand up but Dunn isn't so interested in that idea.

Lau pushes Dunn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dunn throws a combination that misses
and Lau counters with a straight right hand.
Lau closes the distance looking to clinch

so Dunn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunn advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Lau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn tries to score with some ground and pound. Lau controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Dunn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Lau does no damage.
Lau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tin Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dunn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lau trying to hold on to Dunn's head to control him but Dunn postures up.
Ground and pound from Dunn.
Dunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Lau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lau manages to get to full guard.
Lau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control but Lau is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Lau sprawls well. He's pushed Dunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lau misses with a hook.
Dunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Lau throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Dunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mark Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lau throws a hook to the side of Dunn's head but Dunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunn throws a right and a left that Lau avoids nicely.
Lau looks to clinch

and Dunn counters with a single leg into guard. Lau didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Dunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn won't allow Lau to sweep him here.
Lau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunn's guard.
Lau looking to pass the guard.
Lau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dunn's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dunn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Lau is looking for a kimura but Dunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lau to get the leverage.
Lau is breathing heavily.
Dunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dunn.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lau is one step ahead there.
Dunn looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lau has gone for a leg lock! Dunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lau's guard.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Lau keeps moving.

Lau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lau looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dunn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lau is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dunn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lau stalks Dunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunn's face. Dunn staggers backwards, shaken.
Lau misses with an uppercut. Dunn saw that one coming.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Dunn works the jab nicely.
Dunn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunn moves out of range as Lau strikes.
Dunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.

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

Lau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn forces his way into half guard.

Dunn 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.
Lau works his way to full guard. Good work.

Dunn 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.

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.

Lau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunn is aware though and is defending well.

Lau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunn throwing strikes from guard but Lau blocks nicely.
Dunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lau's head.
Dunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
Lau trying to keep a closed guard but Dunn is proving a slippery customer.
Dunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lau swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lau lands with a nice combination. Dunn backs away looking to recover.
Lau works over Dunn's head and body with a nice combination.
Lau scores with a decent looking hook.
Lau lands a right hook to the body.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Lau, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Lau against the cage but Lau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lau leaves Dunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Lau.
Dunn tries for a takedown but Lau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Lau.
Lau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dunn looks for a takedown but Lau sprawls well.
Dunn misses with a double jab
and Lau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark Dunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dunn is rocked!
Lau lands a nice shot that snaps Dunn's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tin Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunn as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tin Lau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunn 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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