USFC 139 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sioldster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sioldster comes to the cage accompanied by Chaos - Burgatory. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sioldster
vs
Millennium

181 cm
30
181 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

175 cm
28
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Sioldster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millennium wants to clinch up but Sioldster keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Sioldster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sioldster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Millennium tries to clinch up
and Sioldster counters with a straight right hand.
Sioldster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Millennium lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Mike Sioldster has been cut.
Sioldster throws a shot from downtown. Millennium moves away and avoids it.
Sioldster looks to land a left hand but Millennium moved out of range nicely.
Millennium throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium doesn't manage to clinch there - Sioldster circles away.
Chris Millennium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Millennium drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Millennium tries to advance position but instead Sioldster slips a leg back in to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sioldster preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Millennium is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sioldster defends it well.
Millennium throws a strike but Sioldster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Millennium has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sioldster controlling the position.
Sioldster wants to control but Millennium passes easily into half guard.
Millennium is thwarting Sioldster's attempts to control the position.
Sioldster is positioning himself well to prevent Millennium advancing to mount.

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.

Millennium is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Millennium is looking for a kimura but Sioldster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Millennium to get the leverage.
Sioldster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sioldster pulls Millennium in close to his closed guard and prevents Millennium from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sioldster is trying to control the position but Millennium postures up.
Millennium throwing strikes but missing.
Sioldster has control of Millennium's left arm, preventing Millennium from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium pushing down on Sioldster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Millennium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sioldster's head.
Sioldster is positioning himself well to prevent Millennium advancing to mount.
Sioldster trying to hold on to Millennium's head to control him but Millennium postures up.
Sioldster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Millennium seems to be looking for submissions.
Millennium wants to pass the guard but Sioldster is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sioldster keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Millennium is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sioldster is just riding it out for now. Millennium eventually gives up the hold.
Sioldster wants to control but Millennium is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Millennium.
Sioldster slips a jab from Millennium.
Millennium throws a leg kick but Sioldster sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Millennium dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Sioldster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Millennium dodges the punch combination from Sioldster.
Millennium misses with a kick to the body.
Millennium throws a body kick that misses
and Sioldster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sioldster throws a head kick but Millennium moves out of range.
Sioldster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millennium.
Sioldster keeps the fight on the outside.
Sioldster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sioldster doesn't manage to clinch there - Millennium circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Sioldster misses.
Millennium tries to clinch up but Sioldster circles away and keeps his distance.
Sioldster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Millennium was well out of range. Poor timing from Sioldster.
Millennium scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium throws a jab but it's blocked by Sioldster.
Millennium doesn't manage to clinch there - Sioldster circles away.
Millennium throws a nice looking combination but Sioldster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sioldster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Millennium.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch but Sioldster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Millennium throws a hook to the side of Sioldster's head but Sioldster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Millennium uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sioldster.
Sioldster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Millennium lands with a nice body punch.

Sioldster clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Sioldster.
Millennium lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sioldster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Millennium.
Millennium blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sioldster tries to throw a body punch but Millennium avoids it by throwing Sioldster back against the cage.
Millennium lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sioldster backwards.

Millennium decides to pull guard.

Millennium had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sioldster defends it easily.
Millennium controls Sioldster momentarily but Sioldster frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Sioldster'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.
Sioldster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Millennium is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sioldster defends well.
Sioldster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sioldster's guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sioldster holds on and takes a little breather.
Millennium is looking to work some ground and pound but Sioldster has wrist control.
Millennium landing with the ground and pound.

Millennium thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Millennium trying to control but Sioldster is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster pulls Millennium in close to his closed guard and prevents Millennium from doing any damage or advancing position.
Millennium tries to free his leg and advance position but Sioldster is retaining full guard.
Millennium trying to control but Sioldster is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millennium postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Millennium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Sioldster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Sioldster throws a jab when Millennium was well out of range.
Millennium takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Millennium scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sioldster in his tracks.
Millennium throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sioldster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris Millennium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sioldster throws a leg kick

and Millennium counters with a takedown into side control.
Sioldster tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sioldster wants to control but Millennium is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sioldster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Millennium is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sioldster to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sioldster shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium avoids the attempt from Sioldster to control.

Sioldster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Millennium.
Millennium punching from mount but Sioldster doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sioldster wants to hold on but Millennium pushes him away.
Millennium trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Millennium landing punches.
Chris Millennium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sioldster wants to control but Millennium is having none of it.
Sioldster 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is trying to control the action in half guard but Sioldster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mike Sioldster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Millennium 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.
Sioldster is doing well to control the position and prevent Millennium from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Millennium lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster controlling the position for now.

Millennium is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Millennium prevents Sioldster from improving his position.

Millennium is working for a kimura but Sioldster is defending it quite comfortably.
Sioldster is holding on to half guard well.
Millennium missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Millennium is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sioldster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Millennium.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sioldster is doing well to control the position and prevent Millennium from advancing to side control.
Millennium throwing shots but Sioldster is blocking nicely.
Sioldster is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sioldster is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Millennium wants to take a breather but Sioldster is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sioldster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Millennium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Millennium 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Millennium!
A victorious Chris Millennium thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Graves
vs
Durant

190 cm
36
198 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

186 cm
28
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Revolution Clothing

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durant to score with a decent uppercut.
Durant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graves's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durant.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durant looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graves darts in looking for a takedown but Durant gets double underhooks and turns Graves into the cage.
Durant throws a lazy head kick

and Graves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durant!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
Durant is trying to stick to Graves's back but Graves is turning into Durant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Durant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graves.

Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graves looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Graves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durant tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Durant stops Graves from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Durant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durant wants to control but Graves postures up.
Graves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.
Durant won't allow Graves to pass to mount.

Durant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Graves wants to work for an arm triangle but Durant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Graves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Durant's thigh. Durant counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graves advances to half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Graves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Graves advances position into side control!

Graves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durant, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Graves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durant is trying to stand up here but Graves is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Durant desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Graves 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.
Durant wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
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.

Durant throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Durant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Durant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durant as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Durant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Durant.
Durant lands a nice looking body shot.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant with a jab.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durant but Durant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durant cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alex Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Durant. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
A low kick from Durant misses

and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Durant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graves manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alex Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.

Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durant's guard.

Durant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Durant prevents Graves from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves moves into full guard.

Graves has his foot on Durant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durant works his way back into a safe position though.
Durant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Graves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Durant escapes and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Durant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Durant trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Graves regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A head kick by Durant misses

and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Durant uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kevin Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Durant misses.
Durant misses with a head kick.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Durant is quick to defend against it.
Durant tries a head kick but it misses.
Durant throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Durant is quick to defend against it.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Durant avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durant, right into the meat.
Durant swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Durant throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
A big right from Durant misses.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Durant avoids it well and moves away.
Durant lands a jab to the nose.
Durant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durant lands with a good body shot.
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!
Durant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Durant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durant throws a head kick that misses.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durant.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durant sprawls and moves away.
Graves slips under a jab from Durant.
Graves avoids the head kick by Durant.
Durant lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Durant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durant tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durant lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves has a takedown stuffed.
Alex Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Durant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Durant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant scoring well with a low kick there.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant 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.
Nice straight punches there by Durant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durant is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durant 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
A very excited looking Kevin Durant rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Alex Graves was interviewed post fight and said 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lafitte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Concrete Blondes - Bloodletting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lafitte
vs
Bernside

193 cm
28
212 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

186 cm
29
213 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bernside!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafitte walks into a stiff left hand from Bernside.
Bernside moves out of range of the body kick from Lafitte.
Lafitte seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good leg kick by Bernside there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bernside keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bernside connects with a leg kick. Lafitte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lafitte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Bernside has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lafitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bernside fails with the takedown.
Bernside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Lafitte - just one landing.

It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Lafitte misses with a low kick.
Bernside punishes Lafitte's body with a nice straight punch.
Lafitte is looking to land body kicks.
Lafitte swings widly with a right hand
and Bernside counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside staying out of range there.
Bernside throws a leg kick which misses Lafitte's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafitte tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Lafitte misses
and Bernside counters with a one-two to the body.
Lafitte lands with an uppercut that bounces Bernside off the cage and back into range.
Lafitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafitte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bernside's head backwards.
Lafitte misses with a wild body shot.
Lafitte throws a jab when Bernside was well out of range.
Bernside steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lafitte.
Bernside fakes the leg kick and cracks Lafitte in the body.
Bernside takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafitte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernside throws a leg kick which misses Lafitte's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafitte tries to avoid it.

Bernside closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bernside misses with a punch to the body.
Bernside tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte tries to work over Bernside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Bernside.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernside keeps control of Lafitte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lafitte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bernside misses with the head strike.

Lafitte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernside ducks under a wild hook from Lafitte.
Bernside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bernside. Lafitte shrugs it off though.
Lafitte digs a good body shot into Bernside's ribs.
Bernside's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lafitte under the eye.
Lafitte misses with a wild body shot.
Bernside scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte slips a jab from Bernside.

Bernside is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lafitte's half guard.
Bernside prevents Lafitte from standing back up.
Lafitte trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lafitte trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bernside controlling from the full mount.
Bernside looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafitte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bernside is trying to control the action in half guard but Lafitte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte tries to kick Bernside off but Bernside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bernside has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lafitte keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside controlling from mount.
Bernside sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lafitte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lafitte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bernside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafitte misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernside.
Bernside is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bernside misses with a takedown
and Lafitte counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bernside tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafitte tries a low kick but Bernside avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lafitte. Bernside shrugs it off though.
Lafitte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lafitte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bernside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bernside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernside thuds his shin into the meat of Lafitte's side.
Lafitte scores with the left hand. Bernside knows he should have avoided that one.
Bernside slips under a jab.
Bernside counters with a body kick.
Bernside goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafitte looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernside is just out of range.
Bernside has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lafitte.
A combination from Lafitte does no damage.
Bernside gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lafitte!
Lafitte throws a series of punches but Bernside avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Bernside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside tries to clinch but Lafitte moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside digs a right hand underneath Lafitte's ribcage. Lafitte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lafitte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Lafitte.
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafitte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lafitte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bernside.
Bernside can't find room to land a body shot as Lafitte controls the action.
Bernside makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafitte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lafitte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henri Lafitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bernside.
Lafitte scores with a shot to the side of Bernside's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Lafitte manages to break the clinch.
Bernside avoids the body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lafitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bernside shoots in looking for a takedown but Lafitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bernside's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bernside scores with a jab to the head.

Bernside changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lafitte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bernside taking a breather here.
Lafitte is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernside working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lafitte is looking for a sweep.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafitte keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafitte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bernside wants to control but Lafitte is keeping him busy.
Bernside content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Lafitte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside'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. This is the final round!

Bernside lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lafitte thumps Bernside with a low kick.
Lafitte avoids the body shot from Bernside.
A counter left hand to the body from Lafitte misses its target.
Bernside misses with a hook.
Bernside lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernside slips a straight right by Lafitte.
Lafitte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bernside avoids the head kick by Lafitte.
Lafitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafitte.
Bernside throws a series of punches but Lafitte avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte checks a leg kick.
Henri Lafitte is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernside takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernside blocks a jab.
Bernside is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafitte with a body shot.
Lafitte lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bernside scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafitte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bernside throws a sloppy head kick and Lafitte moves out of range easily.
Bernside swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bernside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafitte misses the shot to the body.

Bernside looking to score a takedown here. Lafitte is defending well but Bernside drives through and ends up in Lafitte's guard.

Lafitte has his feet on Bernside's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafitte looks for the body kick but Bernside saw that one coming.
Lafitte throws a hook to the side of Bernside's head but Bernside sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafitte throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafitte throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernside.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lafitte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside tries to clinch but Lafitte moves out of range.
Lafitte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafitte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bernside.
Bernside getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bernside takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Lafitte misses.
Lafitte throws a series of punches but Bernside moves out of range.
Bernside uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafitte.
Bernside is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafitte with a body shot.
Lafitte misses with a looping right.
Bernside throws a head kick that half lands.
Lafitte misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte scores with a spinning back kick!
Bernside scores with a jab to the body.
Bernside blocks the body kick.
Bernside uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bernside.
Lafitte throws a nice head kick!
Lafitte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernside misses with a kick to the body.
Bernside lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Bernside tenderised Lafitte's leg. Lafitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lafitte.
Bernside misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafitte misses with a wild body shot.
Bernside wants to counter the offense by Lafitte and move into the clinch position.
Bernside tries a low kick but Lafitte avoids it.
Lafitte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernside.
Lafitte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bernside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a kick to the body.
Bernside connects with a high kick.
Lafitte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bernside takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lafitte misses with a body kick.
Bernside connects with a crisp jab.
Bernside misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henri Lafitte.
I think Lafitte 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Lafitte!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luigi Bates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bates
vs
Ferguson

178 cm
28
177 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

177 cm
28
170 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Hellbent

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quincey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bates getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bates in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Ferguson lunges at Bates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bates's hand.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bates throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Bates was not able to check.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Bates walks into a left hand.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.

Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well.

Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bates is controlling him well.

Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bates in the domination position with Ferguson hanging on.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.

Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bates. That did some damage!
Bates defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bates cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bates digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Bates checks it.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Bates blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates staying out of range there.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson with a hook.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bates lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bates misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Bates both land. Nice combination.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.

Bates forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Ferguson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ferguson trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.

Bates is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bates passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson thumps Bates with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Bates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Bates misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates prevents Ferguson from standing back up.

Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Bates is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.

Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Bates trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it.

Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling the position for now.

Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick

and Bates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.

Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bates 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
Luigi Bates decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiener Wacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wiener Wacker enters the cage!

Zaire
vs
Wacker

183 cm
27
182 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
187 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Revolution Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wacker cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wacker is out of range.
Wacker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wacker.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wacker avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Wacker feints the counter takedown.
Wacker avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wacker moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Zaire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaire is fending him off so far but Wacker persists. Nope, Zaire circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Wacker moved away.
And Wacker tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wacker throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Wacker fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wacker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wacker.
Wacker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaire pinned against the cage. Zaire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Nice sprawl there from Zaire as Wacker shoots in.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Wacker avoids it.
Wacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Wacker's leg. Wacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wacker wants to clinch.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throwing shots but Wacker is blocking nicely.
Zaire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaire working the head and body with strikes.
Wacker is pressing down on Zaire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wacker's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wacker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire stays in close to Wacker's body and controls the position.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard.

Wacker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker wants to advance to full mount but Zaire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wacker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wacker advances position into side control!

Wacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaire manages to get back to half guard.

Wacker is working for a submission of some sort.
Zaire is not content to let Wacker control the position.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wacker shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wacker can do to turn this around?
Wacker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wacker throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Wacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wacker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Wacker tries to move into range but Zaire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a head kick but Wacker moves out of range.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wacker fails with the takedown.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Wacker's knee but Wacker avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
A jab from Wacker does it's job there.
Wacker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Wacker ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker checks it.
Wacker with the counter takedown but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Wacker jumps back.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker moved away.
Zaire slips a straight right by Wacker.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Wacker moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire cracks Wacker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Wacker tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Wacker jabs at Zaire's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wacker scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wacker's sensitive parts.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire stopping the sweep attempt from Wacker.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wacker's head.
Wacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) inform us that Wacker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zaire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Wacker working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wacker is looking for a triangle but Zaire pushes his legs off easily.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Wacker has his foot on Zaire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaire works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard.

Zaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wacker pushes down on Zaire's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Wacker seems to be working for a kimura but Zaire defends the submission attempt.

Wacker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaire sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wacker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Wacker ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Wacker lands with a cross.
Zaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Wacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker checks it.
Wacker checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wacker tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker slips under a jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wacker.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wacker's sensitive parts.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
A leg kick checked by Wacker.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Wacker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wacker is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wacker.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Wacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.

Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wacker lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Zaire. No joy for Wacker on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Zaire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws a leg kick

and Wacker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wacker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire trying to control but Wacker postures up.

Wacker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zaire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Wacker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wacker, into his guard.

Zaire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wacker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Wacker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wacker won't allow Zaire to sweep him here.
Wacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire pulls Wacker in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is trying to keep Wacker in close.
Zaire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wacker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abdullah Zaire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wacker shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.

Zaire has his feet on Wacker's thighs here. He's pushed Wacker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wacker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire retains his middleweight title!
Abdullah Zaire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

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 Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blade
vs
Reilly

193 cm
25
212 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

186 cm
29
218 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly sizes up Blade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reilly throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blade moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Blade closes the distance but Reilly moves to the side

and Reilly counters with a takedown into side control.
Reilly misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reilly working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly trying to control the position but Blade is working away.
Blade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blade wants to get back to his feet but Reilly drags him back down.
Reilly in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Blade is rocked!
Reilly landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Blade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reilly on the ground.
Reilly in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Blade looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Reilly turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
A very excited looking Iain Reilly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bixby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bixby
vs
Ataman

188 cm
26
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

195 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Revolution Clothing

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ataman.
Bixby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataman.
A little feinted left hand from Bixby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ataman tests Bixby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ataman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ataman lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head.
Ataman connects with an inside leg kick.
Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ataman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bixby to score with a decent uppercut.
Bixby throws out a loose jab but Ataman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman ducks right into an uppercut from Bixby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bixby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bixby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ataman flicks out a counter leg kick but Bixby steps away.
Ataman misses the jab.
Bixby shoots for a double leg takedown but Ataman sprawls well. He's pushed Bixby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bixby.
Ataman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ataman in his tracks.
Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby connects with a crisp jab.
Ataman misses with a straight left.
Bixby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bixby connects with a jab.
Ataman tries for a takedown but Bixby circles away easily
and Bixby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ataman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Ataman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range.
Bixby moves out of range as Ataman strikes.
Bixby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman thows a leg kick but Bixby checks it
and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bixby.
Bixby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Bixby drops Ataman with a left right combo! Bixby follows him down to the ground into side control.

Ataman is rocked!
A big shot lands for Bixby! That's hurt Ataman! Will he recover? Bixby fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby!
Our winner, Buzz Bixby, 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
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Abrams
vs
Young

190 cm
35
215 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

185 cm
28
202 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Hellbent

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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Young!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abrams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abrams throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Abrams off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Abrams.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young with the counter takedown but Abrams avoids it easily.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abrams throws a leg kick
and Abrams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Young has managed to clinch.
Young stalls.
Abrams tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Abrams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abrams lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Abrams tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
Abrams lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Abrams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Abrams.
Abrams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young misses with a knee strike.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Reggie Young has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Nice elbow from Abrams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrams connects with a knee to the head.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the cage.
Young slows down the pace here.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Abrams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Abrams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.

Young is rocked!
Abrams lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Young to his knees! Abrams keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Abrams!
Our winner, Taite Abrams, 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
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone has chosen You'll Never Walk Alone as his entrance music. Joe Bone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Yip
vs
Bone

180 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

182 cm
29
180 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Revolution Clothing

Revolution Clothing
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Yip!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone throws a head kick but Yip moves out of range.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Yip looks to land a left hand but Bone moved out of range nicely.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
Yip avoids the body shot from Bone.
Yip swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Bone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yip swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Yip throws a right hand that Bone ducks under and follows up with a left that Bone also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Yip's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bone scores with a hook.
Bone throws a leg kick which misses Yip's front leg but catches the back leg as Yip tries to avoid it.
Yip throws a hook to the side of Bone's head but Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bone lands a jab to the nose.
Yip ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Yip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bone feints and then cracks Yip's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yip down.
Bone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bone misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yip.
Yip defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
Yip misses with a looping left.
Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Yip.
Bone tries to land a front kick but Yip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Yip is predictable there

and Bone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bone.
Yip keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
Yip is controlling Bone's posture.

Bone 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.
Yip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bone wants to control from the top but Yip keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yip takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yip has time to react.
Bone clobbers Yip with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bone takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone moves away from the strike by Yip.
Yip takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Bone feints the counter takedown.
Yip throws a jab but it's blocked by Bone.
Bone lands a glancing blow to the side of Yip's head.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.
A punch combination from Bone misses.
Yip staying out of range there.
Donk. Bone catches Yip right on the button with a cross.
Yip loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
A slow jab from Yip misses its intended target.
Bone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yip scores with a body shot.
Bone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yip had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yip swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Yip.
Bone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bone shoots in but Yip avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yip dives in and grabs Bone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes down on Yip's head and hops out.
Yip ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Bone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yip throws out the jab.
Yip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Bone gets a takedown into half guard.

Bone is working for a kimura but Yip is defending it quite comfortably.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab lands there for Bone.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yip.
Bone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Yip scores with a takedown into Bone's guard.
Bone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bone keeping full guard, as Yip tries to pass.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is trying to hold Yip in close to prevent damage but Yip has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bone actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Bone looking for a guillotine here but Yip defends easily.
Bone has momentary wrist control but Yip slips an elbow through the middle.
Yip pushing down on Bone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bone is not content to let Yip control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Yip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yip won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Yip slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bone wants to control but Yip postures up.
Bone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Yip's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yip creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bone gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone tries to roll over but Yip keeps him under control.
Bone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bone.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yip wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Yip sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip postures up.
Yip looking to pass the guard.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Yip preventing the sweep.

Bone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bone working for a triangle but Yip defends it easily.
Yip slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Yip dominated that second 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.

Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yip.
Yip ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Bone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bone scores with a nice strike.
Yip looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Bone lands an overhand right.
Yip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bone throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Yip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bone misses with a hook.
Bone misses with a right hand
and Yip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yip looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yip.
Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Yip misses with an uppercut.
Bone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yip lands with an uppercut that bounces Bone off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bone.
Bone moves away from the strike by Yip.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yip's sensitive parts.
Bone misses with a hook
and Yip counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone lands a jab.
Bone connects with a crisp jab.
Yip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yip. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yip avoids the body shot from Bone.
Yip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Yip throws a series of strikes that have Bone backpedaling.
Joe Bone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bone scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yip takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yip.
Bone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Yip throwing a counter right hand but Bone manages to avoid it.
Yip misses with a wild body shot.
Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bone.
Bone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yip to score with a decent uppercut.
Yip punishes Bone's body with a nice straight punch.
Bone misses with an uppercut.
Bone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yips jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yip misses the shot to the body.
Bone scores with a jab. Yip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
Bone throws a head kick that misses
and Yip makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yip steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bone. That one must have hurt.
Yip lands with a good body shot.
Yip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Yip slips under a jab.
Yip is looking to counter punch.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yip throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bone enables Yip to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bone has his foot on Yip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yip works his way back into a safe position though.
Bone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yip is one step ahead there.
Bone is trying to keep Yip in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip cracks Bone with a solid left hand.
Bone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Yip is positioning himself well to prevent Bone advancing to mount.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.

Bone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yip is just riding it out for now. Bone eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Bone just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip blocks a head kick by Bone.
Bone moves away from the strike by Yip.
Bone lands with a shot to the body.
Yip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Yip pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yip lands with a straight right. Bone didn't see that one coming.
Bone misses the jab.
Bone misses with a hook
and Yip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yip misses the target.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yip swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone misses with an uppercut. Yip saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Bone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yip. That did some damage!
A big left from Yip misses.
Yip slips a straight right by Bone.
Yip cracks a nice hook into Bone's ribs.
The fighters circling - Yip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone works over Yip's head and body with a nice combination.
Yip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yip defends it well.
Yip on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Bone gets caught flat footed, as Yip shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Bone trying to keep a closed guard but Yip is proving a slippery customer.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yip puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yip slips a nice elbow through Bone's hands, connecting with Bone's forehead.
Yip trying to control the pace.
Bone wants to improve his position but Yip is controlling well.
Yip lands strikes from half guard.
Yip is keen to just control but Bone is a slippery customer.
Bone trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yip is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yip is looking to advance position but Bone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Bone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yip has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking to control but Yip is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Bone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yip has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yip!
Bone keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Franky Yip will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Yip looks to land a right hand but Bone moved out of range.
Bone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bone takes a swing at Yip's ribcage but misses.
Yip appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Bone tries to sprawl but Yip drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yip is thwarting Bone's attempts to control the position.
Bone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yip preventing the sweep.
Yip advances to half guard.
Bone manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bone's guard.
Bone gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip is looking to work some ground and pound but Bone has wrist control.
Yip wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone is pulling down on Yip's head to control his posture.
Yip throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yip.
Bone seems keen to control Yip's posture.
Yip wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yip has passed into side control.

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.
Bone is not content to let Yip control the position.
Bone seems a little lost for a moment, as Yip dominates the positioning.
Yip in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bone is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yip off and has taken his back!
Franky Yip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yip rolls, trying to escape but Bone keeps control of the position.
Yip is working hard here to advance position.
Yip just trying to survive but Bone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Yip is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bone looking to hold on to the position here but Yip rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Yip looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to control from the top but Yip keeps moving.
Yip looking to control.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yip is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yip working a defensive guard but Bone manages to pass into side control anyway.

Bone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yip tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Franky Yip.
I think Yip 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Yip!
Franky Yip retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Franky Yip thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Laiho's choice of entrance music: Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. The Sandman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexi Laiho's chin.

Sandman
vs
Laiho

180 cm
29
210 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

190 cm
29
225 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Laiho misses its intended target.
Sandman ducks under a wild hook from Laiho.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandman.
A slow jab from Laiho misses its intended target.
Laiho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laiho connects with a single shot there.
Sandman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laiho.

Laiho tries to sprawl but Sandman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sandman is nestled in close to Laiho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sandman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laiho gets full guard.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laiho is controlling Sandman's posture.
Laiho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandman manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sandman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laiho defends it easily.
Sandman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laiho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sandman's head.

Laiho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laiho has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Sandman looking for a guillotine here but Laiho defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.

Sandman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laiho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Laiho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sandman's guard.

Sandman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laiho defends it easily.

Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laiho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandman is retaining full guard.

Sandman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Laiho has his hands clasped together but Sandman extends and breaks Laiho's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sandman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sandman!
The Sandman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AnonymouS, into his post fight interview.