KCM- 1 The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sider
vs
Barao

173 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Sider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urijah Barao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sider rushes Barao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barao.
Sider is trying to drag Barao to the mat but Barao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sider has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov MMA Gym ($500/Week - Elite Coaching, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barao.

Sider breaks from the clinch.
Sider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sider moves into the clinch.

Sider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sider.
Barao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Sider gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao is trying to pull guard but Sider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Justin Sider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Barao.
Barao tries to pull guard but Sider won't allow it.
Barao being controlled against the cage.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.

Sider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barao throws a series of punches but Sider avoids them all with ease.
Sider is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sider misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sider throws a sloppy head kick and Barao moves out of range easily.
Sider doesn't manage to clinch there - Barao circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sider. No joy for Barao on that attempt.
Sider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sider throws a one two combo.

It looks like Urijah Barao has been cut.
Barao looks winded!
Sider stuffs the takedown.
Sider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barao tries to avoid it but Sider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barao to the ground. Barao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sider.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barao.
A punch combination from Sider misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barao's sensitive parts.
Sider misses with the combination.
Sider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sider shoots in for a double leg but Barao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barao wants to clinch up but Sider keeps it at a distance.
Sider shoots for a double leg takedown but Barao sprawls well. He's pushed Sider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barao as he avoids it easily.
Barao unleashes a big counter combination but Sider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sider somewhat.
Sider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barao's waist but Barao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sider off to one side.
Barao has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sider throws a nice looking combination but Barao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barao sprawls well. Barao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sider gets slowly back to his feet.
Sider throws a right hand that Barao ducks under and follows up with a left that Barao also avoids with ease.
Sider throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sider swivels and escapes.
Barao fails with the takedown.
A solid body kick from Sider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sider has Barao up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urijah Barao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sider closes the distance and pushes Barao back into the cage.

Sider breaks the clinch.
Sider misses with a double jab
and Barao counters with a two punch combo.
Sider shoots in but Barao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barao flicks out a counter leg kick but Sider steps away.
Barao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider fails with the takedown
and Barao counters with a series of strikes. Sider will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barao is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sider darts in and clinches Barao up against the cage.

Sider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sider scores with a three punch combo!
Barao misses with a head kick.
Sider is looking for a counter combo.
Sider throws the kick towards the body but Barao avoids it.

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

Sider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barao is looking for the big counter here.
Barao moves in looking to clinch but Sider pushes him off.

Barao clinches.

Barao breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sider tries to clinch but Barao is having none of it.
Sider shoots in but Barao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sider fails with a takedown attempt.
Sider with a poor takedown
and Barao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Sider misses.
Barao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sider avoids it really well and circles away.
As Barao looks to move away, Sider throws a big counter combo but Barao just gets out of the way.
Justin Sider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Barao moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Barao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sider stuffs the takedown.

Sider pushes Barao up against the cage in a clinch.

Sider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sider, right into the meat.
Sider closes the distance and clinches up with Barao, looking for a takedown. Sider pushes Barao against the cage but Barao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justin Sider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sider clinches.
Justin Sider has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Barao successfully pulls guard.
Barao has a closed guard, preventing Sider from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sider stopping the sweep attempt from Barao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sider stands up and waves to Barao to follow him.
Sider looks for a takedown but Barao sprawls well.
Barao unleashes a big counter combination but Sider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sider misses with a takedown attempt - Barao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barao shoots in for a double leg but Sider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sider seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Sider misses.
Barao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barao circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sider throws a shot from downtown. Barao moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Sider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Urijah Barao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Barao throws a series of punches but Sider avoids them all with ease.

Sider clinches up with Barao and pushes him back against the cage.
Sider is trying to pull guard but Barao has him pressed against the cage.

Sider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sider tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barao defends well and Sider ends up having to push Barao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barao.
Barao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barao.
Barao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Sider counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Sider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Barao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sider throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Barao is rocked!
Sider fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Barao out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Justin Sider!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Georges
vs
Murray

185 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

191 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Georges!
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, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Georges gets tackled into the cage by Murray. Murray maintains the clinch.
Georges looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murray as Georges tries to tie him up.

Murray breaks the clinch.
Georges wants to clinch.
Georges definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Georges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murray clinches up against the cage.

Georges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray connects with a jab.

Georges is rocked!

Murray forces Georges back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Georges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Georges has Murray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Georges seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Georges looking to slow down the pace here.

Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Georges thinks about countering with a head kick.

Murray drops Georges with a beautiful combination! Georges stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murray is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Murray moves into the clinch.
Georges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. Georges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges walks straight into a right hand from Murray - that's dropped him! Murray jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Georges from any more punishment! Georges complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Murray!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

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

Cebu
vs
Darko

182 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Cebu!
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, Vlad Darko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cebu just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko wants to counter with a clinch but Cebu pushes him away.
Darko misses with a body shot
and Cebu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cebu.
Darko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cebu.
Cebu cracks Darko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cebu.
Cebu lands with a cross.
Cebu slips under a jab from Darko.
Donk. Cebu catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
Cebu lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Cebu.
Cebu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Darko looks winded!
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cebu.
Cebu lands a brutal head kick. Darko looks out on his feet and Cebu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mantak Cebu!
A pretty intense looking Mantak Cebu took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Greb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter White Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harry Greb's chin.

Greb
vs
White Jr

173 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Greb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greb lands with a nice combination. White Jr backs away looking to recover.
White Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Greb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greb scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Greb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Greb gets double underhooks and turns White Jr into the cage.
Greb misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Greb.

Greb tries to sprawl but White Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.

White Jr stands up and beckons Greb to join him on the feet.
Greb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White Jr throws a hook to the side of Greb's head but Greb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Greb.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greb misses with a jab, cross combination.
White Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greb defends it well.

White Jr drives through with a takedown into Greb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
White Jr is pushing down on Greb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greb is fighting to maintain full guard but White Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

White Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Greb tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from White Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter White Jr!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orge Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Orge Murphy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Murphy
vs
Dalton

203 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orge Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dalton delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense.

Dalton clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Dalton lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Orge Murphy has been cut.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dalton moves into the clinch.

Dalton manages to break the clinch.

Dalton gets a clinch.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Dalton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Dalton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalton lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Dalton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dalton takes the fight into the clinch.

Dalton manages to break the clinch.

Dalton moves into the clinch successfully.
Dalton lands a damaging elbow.

Orge Murphy's cut is getting worse.

Dalton breaks from the clinch.

Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy is trying to stall.

Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orge Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dalton has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.

Dalton breaks from the clinch.

Dalton has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Dalton drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Dalton instigates a clinch.

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

Dalton darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Dalton presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Dalton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalton lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy takes an elbow to the temple.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.

Dalton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dalton scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Orge Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dalton rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Dalton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.

Dalton breaks from the clinch.

Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.

Dalton breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton fails to land with a series of punches.
Dalton misses with a double jab.

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dalton manages to break the clinch.

Dalton closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.

Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orge Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Dalton is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.

Dalton takes the fight into the clinch.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dalton instigates a clinch.
Dalton prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.

Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orge Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dalton has managed to clinch.
Dalton lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Dalton breaks the clinch.

Dalton pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Dalton rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Dalton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corey Dalton!
Corey Dalton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Versus logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owin Erl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regulus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Regulus Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Erl
vs
Gracie

181 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owin Erl!
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, Regulus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erl pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Erl follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Erl misses with a combination

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Erl's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Erl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erl manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Erl's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Erl keeps moving.
Erl is controlling Gracie's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Erl screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Regulus Gracie!
Regulus Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Regulus Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.