KCM-The Avenging Fist PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrus Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Georges is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Murphy
vs
Georges

170 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Georges!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georges closes the distance looking to clinch

and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Georges won't be happy with that.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Georges takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.

Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Murphy tries for a kimura but Georges is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
Georges takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Georges is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy grinds an elbow into Georges's temple.
Georges takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Georges on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy lands an elbow.
Murphy landing strikes.
Murphy controlling from side mount.
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges seems a little lost for a moment, as Murphy dominates the positioning.
Murphy scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Murphy decides to stand back up. Murphy steps back and let's Georges get back to his feet.
Murphy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Georges is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Georges's guard.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy works over Georges with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy distracts Georges with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murphy connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy works over Georges with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Georges's brow.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Georges looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy distracts Georges with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy connects with a couple of short punches.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murphy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murphy taking a breather here.
Murphy working away.

Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georges tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Georges misses with a takedown attempt

and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Georges didn't expect that.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy stays in close to Georges's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Georges's head.
Tyrus Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Murphy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Georges manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murphy has Georges in his guard.

Georges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Georges has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Georges postures up.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.

Murphy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Georges is defending well. Murphy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Georges has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murphy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrus Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Apache (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apache's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Apache
vs
Diaz

179 cm
24
164 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Apache closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.

Apache wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apache not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apache winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diaz has hold of Apache's hands but Apache slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Apache seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.

Apache is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apache to get the leverage.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Apache is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.

Apache seems to be looking for submissions.
Apache lands strikes from half guard.
Apache looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Apache is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Apache prevents Diaz from improving his position.

Apache is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz wants to control but Apache is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apache decides to stand and escape the position.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Apache avoids nicely.
Apache stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Apache shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Apache is controlling well.

Apache is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz gets full guard.
Apache postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Apache postures up.
Apache stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apache postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apache throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apache has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apache throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apache accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apache postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Apache postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apache can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apache is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apache makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apache working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Apache slips an elbow through the middle.
Apache postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Diaz is rocked!
Apache wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Apache finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Apache thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Apache pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apache is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apache connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apache can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apache working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Apache 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.
Apache landing some decent shots from guard.
Apache throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geronimo Apache dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Apache looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apache scores with a couple of nice shots.
Apache wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Apache wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apache throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apache pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is pressing down on Apache's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Apache throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apache is aware though and is defending well.
Apache is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apache distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Apache slips an elbow through the middle.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

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

Apache got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apache has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Apache lands a couple of digs.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apache can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apache working some strikes from top position.
Apache lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Apache gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geronimo Apache is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Apache has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Apache dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apache lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apache lands a nice short elbow.
Apache sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Diaz! Oh, Diaz is in big trouble! Apache lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Geronimo Apache!
In his post fight interview, Geronimo Apache started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickie Murphy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Murphy
vs
Chang

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Fruit Fight Shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dickie Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chang!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Chang.
Chang looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.

Murphy has managed to clinch.
Chang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dickie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Chang.
Chang looking for a takedown.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Chang is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.

Chang is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is working Chang over against the cage.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Chang looks winded!
Murphy lands a left hand.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands a big right hand that drops Chang! The killer instinct kicks in and Murphy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dickie Murphy!
Dickie Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jourdan Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Jackson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Stephen Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Peppers

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

193 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jourdan Peppers!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Peppers stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Peppers stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Peppers coming out on top.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephen Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OH! Jackson has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Peppers smells blood and charges in for the finish! Peppers unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jackson sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jourdan Peppers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Ironfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Novak Strasur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novak Strasur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ironfoot
vs
Strasur

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Ironfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Novak Strasur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ironfoot misses with a hook to the body

and Strasur lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ironfoot to the mat!

It looks like Dirk Ironfoot has been cut.

Strasur stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ironfoot throws a series of punches but Strasur moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfoot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strasur under the eye.
Ironfoot swings widly with a right hand
and Strasur counters with a big right hand! Oh Ironfoot is in trouble here! Strasur follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Novak Strasur!
Novak Strasur spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter White Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelton Benjamin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

White Jr
vs
Benjamin

179 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter White Jr!
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, Shelton Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr misses with a takedown
and Benjamin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White Jr shoots in but no luck this time.

Benjamin has White Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin digs a right hand underneath White Jr's ribcage. White Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a short shot to the head.
Benjamin lands with a light punch inside.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benjamin effectively controlling the action here.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Benjamin takes the fight into the clinch.

Benjamin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Benjamin tries to sprawl out of it but White Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benjamin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin sizes up White Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Walter White Jr has been cut.
Benjamin lands the left hand.
Walter White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benjamin pushes White Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benjamin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. White Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benjamin can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Benjamin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benjamin.

Benjamin breaks the clinch.
White Jr looks to clinch
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.

Benjamin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White Jr sprawling to the canvas! White Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benjamin finish him?!

White Jr is rocked!

Benjamin has White Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of White Jr's head.
Benjamin taking a breather.
Benjamin lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
A short uppercut from Benjamin.
Benjamin stalling against the cage.

Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelton Benjamin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter White Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Benjamin clinches.
Benjamin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benjamin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benjamin digs a right hand underneath White Jr's ribcage. White Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benjamin.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Benjamin rushes White Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shelton Benjamin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White Jr manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White Jr, pushing him back against the cage.

White Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Benjamin has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.
Benjamin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.

Benjamin breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White Jr is defended easily by Benjamin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benjamin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benjamin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin prevents the takedown attempt.

Benjamin breaks from the clinch.

Benjamin has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.

Benjamin manages to break the clinch.
White Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

White Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Benjamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White Jr throwing strikes but missing.
White Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelton Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter White Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Benjamin lands an overhand right.
Benjamin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin scores with a punch to the head.

White Jr gets tackled into the cage by Benjamin. Benjamin maintains the clinch.

White Jr breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin stuffs the takedown.
Benjamin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh White Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Walter White Jr's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White Jr seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benjamin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benjamin lands with a light punch inside.
Benjamin has White Jr pushed against the cage.
Benjamin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benjamin lands a right hand.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benjamin lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a body shot.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Benjamin breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches White Jr flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! White Jr is out cold! Benjamin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shelton Benjamin!
Our winner, Shelton Benjamin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

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

Aioros
vs
Murray

187 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

Fatty's Cothing & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sisiphus Aioros!
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, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aioros walks into a straight right hand from Murray.

Murray gets a clinch.

Aioros is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murray can't fight it off and eventually Aioros manages to take the fight to the floor. Murray looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aioros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aioros's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aioros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aioros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aioros wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aioros working some strikes from top position.
Aioros is looking to work some ground and pound but Murray has wrist control.
Aioros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aioros is controlling him.
Aioros looking to pass the guard.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Aioros is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.

Oooooh!!! Murray has knocked Aioros down with a huge combo! Murray steps away and waves a wobbly Aioros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Murray fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Aioros out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lee Murray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davy Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davy Quick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Bowie 's chin.

Quick
vs
Bowie

194 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davy Quick!
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, Jimmy Bowie !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Quick as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Jimmy Bowie has been cut.
We've been told by Quick's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Quick lands.
Quick misses with a body shot.
Bowie drops his hands momentarily and Quick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Bowie is rocked!
Quick knocks out Bowie with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Quick before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Quick picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davy Quick!
Davy Quick gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).