DFC Las Vegas Fight Night PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Brock has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chip Ryan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ryan
vs
Brock

185 cm
28
210 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

195 cm
20
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chip Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brock.
Brock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Ryan feints and as Brock raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Brock manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Brock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Brock.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.

Ryan is rocked!
Ryan tries to pull guard but Brock holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Brock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brock lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brock.
A right hand to the body from Brock.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ryan with a big uppercut! Ryan tries to clinch up but Brock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ryan to the mat! Ryan covers up and Brock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Art Brock!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Brock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chip Ryan spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll come back, stronger, faster and better and show the world that Chip Ryan doesn't stay down'.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sully Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sully Moreno will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Williamson
vs
Moreno

178 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

191 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sully Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williamson stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Williamson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moreno rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williamson's guard! Nice work there by Moreno!
Moreno stops Williamson from standing up.

Williamson kicks Moreno off and gets to his feet.
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williamson lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Moreno. Those never looked like landing.

Williamson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moreno was covering up waiting for the punch and Williamson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moreno is looking to stand back up but Williamson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moreno.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williamson is working for a kimura here but Moreno manages to reverse the position and he's now in Williamson's guard.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moreno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Williamson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Williamson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moreno napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Williamson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Williamson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Moreno prevents Williamson from improving position.

Williamson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreno, who protects the arm well.

Williamson tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Williamson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Williamson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williamson throws an elbow but Moreno slips to the side and avoids it well.

Williamson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Williamson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreno, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williamson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Williamson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williamson tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.

Williamson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreno, who protects the arm well.
Moreno struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williamson is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreno is defending well.

Williamson has hold of Moreno's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moreno tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Williamson cranks the arm and Moreno screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moreno, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Glenn Williamson!

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igz Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kincaid
vs
Kim

187 cm
27
182 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
23
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igz Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Kim!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kim closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kincaid's guard.
Kim trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom.

Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom.

Kincaid working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.

Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kincaid working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kincaid has his feet on Kim's thighs here. He's pushed Kim 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! Kim screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igz Kincaid!
A relieved looking Igz Kincaid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lewis
vs
Micheli

186 cm
21
152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Micheli!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Micheli paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Micheli darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis is working for takedown but Micheli is calmly controlling the position for now.

Micheli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Micheli is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Micheli swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.

Micheli takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Micheli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Micheli tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Micheli is defending well for now.
Micheli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Micheli.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Micheli just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Lewis is trying to push Micheli away but Micheli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Micheli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lewis uses from the top position.

Micheli is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Micheli rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Micheli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Micheli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.
I was talking to Lewis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Micheli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lewis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Micheli is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Micheli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micheli tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Micheli has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis catches Micheli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Micheli has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Micheli has managed to clinch.
Micheli wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Micheli stalling the fight.
Micheli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
Micheli wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Micheli's takedown attempt.
Micheli takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lewis.
Micheli is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Micheli avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis has Micheli pressed against the cage, preventing Micheli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Micheli avoids it.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Micheli's efforts to push away.
Micheli blocks the elbow strike.
Micheli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.

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

Micheli darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Micheli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Micheli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Micheli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Micheli clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Micheli circles away.
Micheli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Micheli clinches up against the cage.

Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.

Micheli closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Micheli goes for a takedown attempt but Lewis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Micheli keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Micheli avoids them all with ease.

Micheli moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheli can't get the takedown.

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

Micheli clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling the position.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Micheli.

Lewis decides to pull guard.

Lewis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Micheli has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Micheli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Micheli jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Micheli around his waist. Micheli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Micheli blocks an uppercut.
Lewis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Micheli jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Micheli around his waist. Micheli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Micheli is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Lewis pushes Micheli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Micheli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.

Micheli is rocked!
Micheli is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Micheli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Micheli tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Micheli can do to turn this around?

Micheli gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Micheli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jon Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis tries to break free but Micheli pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Micheli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Micheli can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michelis head.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Micheli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Micheli just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Micheli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

Lewis has managed to clinch.
Micheli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lewis avoids it.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Micheli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Micheli lands a good knee to the midsection. Lewis won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Lewis.

Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but Micheli moves his leg out of the way.

Micheli closes the distance and clinches.
Micheli tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Micheli back against the cage.
Micheli tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Micheli wants to clinch
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Micheli is avoiding it.
Micheli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Lewis pushes Micheli up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Micheli managing to block the knees to the body from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lewis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lewis moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Micheli.

Micheli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Micheli is avoiding it.

Lewis has Micheli up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Micheli avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Micheli won't allow it.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Micheli avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Micheli has double underhooks.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling him.
Micheli taking a breather.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Micheli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micheli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis tries to break free but Micheli pushes him back against the cage.
Micheli is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Micheli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Micheli.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Micheli keeps him there for the moment.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Micheli jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Lewis decides to pull guard.

Lewis kicks Micheli off and gets to his feet.

Micheli moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micheli drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Micheli is looking to clinch.
Franco Micheli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Micheli get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Micheli stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Lewis runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Lewis!
After the fight, Jon Lewis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by Shell Shocked. Tyrion Lannister could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Keene's chin.

Lannister
vs
Keene

169 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

160 cm
27
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Keene!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene tries to clinch up but Lannister circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Keene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lannister.
Lannister 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.
Lannister connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Lannister.
Lannister connects with a looping right hand.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Keene counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lannister won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Keene has hold of Lannister's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lannister tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Keene cranks the arm and Lannister screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lannister, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Keene!
A victorious Sam Keene thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tyrion Lannister had this to say: 'I want to thank my sponsor and my fans for staying with me during the hard days. We are going to come back better than today. '.

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Reealopubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reealopubo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chop Suey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matthew Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Reealopubo's chin.

Jones
vs
Reealopubo

170 cm
27
152 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Reealopubo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reealopubo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.

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

Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Reealopubo.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.

Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reealopubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Reealopubo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Reealopubo controls the action.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reealopubo wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones misses with a looping left.

Reealopubo rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Reealopubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Jones blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reealopubo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reealopubo has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Reealopubo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones scores with a jab. Reealopubo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reealopubo wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.

Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reealopubo.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it misses.
Reealopubo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones cracks Reealopubo with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.

Reealopubo is rocked!

It looks like Joe Reealopubo has been cut.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo seems to have recovered his senses.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Reealopubo looks winded!
Jones presses Reealopubo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reealopubo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Reealopubo's defenses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reealopubo.
Jones measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Reealopubo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matthew Jones!
An out of breath Matthew Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amsterdam Vallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vallon's choice of entrance music: "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Amsterdam Vallon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Turk
vs
Vallon

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
17
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amsterdam Vallon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vallon scores with the left hand. Turk knows he should have avoided that one.

Turk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vallon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vallon is looking to regain half guard here but Turk keeps moving and retains side control.
Vallon holds on to Turk's head and controls the position momentarily.
Turk trying to control the action but Vallon is working from the bottom.
Turk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vallon controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallon is trying to improve his position.
Vallon holds on to Turk's head and controls the position momentarily.
Turk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turk trying to control the position but Vallon is working away.

Turk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vallon to his feet.

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.
Vallon lands with a nice body punch.
Turk swings widly with a right hand
and Vallon counters with a nice uppercut.

Vallon clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vallon walks away with a smile on his face. Turk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Vallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Turk tries to keep at a distance but Vallon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vallon pushes Turk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Turk is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Vallon.
Oh Turk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turk backwards.
Turk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vallon on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon lands with a light punch inside.
Vallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallon throws a big uppercut that drops Turk! More strikes from Vallon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Turk lies dazed against the cage as Vallon celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amsterdam Vallon!
Post fight, Amsterdam Vallon took to the microphone: 'Thank you to the fans and to DFC Las Vegas! I'm just here to put everyone on notice that I'm coming for that number one spot.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Bikermann comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - St. Anger. Jason Bikermann has chosen metallica - enter sandman as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Bikermann was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bikermann
vs
Bikermann

162 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Bikermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler Bikermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyler Bikermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jason Bikermann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyler Bikermann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jason Bikermann keeping moving, preventing Tyler Bikermann from controlling successfully.
Jason Bikermann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler Bikermann is one step ahead there.
Tyler Bikermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jason Bikermann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyler Bikermann defends it easily.
Tyler Bikermann trying to control but Jason Bikermann is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyler Bikermann slips nicely into half guard.
Tyler Bikermann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jason Bikermann!
Jason Bikermann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jason Bikermann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyler Bikermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyler Bikermann avoids the attempt from Jason Bikermann to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler Bikermann tries to control but Jason Bikermann wriggling away.
Tyler Bikermann is really struggling to control Jason Bikermann but he's trying to hold on to the position.
BOOM! Tyler Bikermann connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jason Bikermann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyler Bikermann controlling from mount.
Jason Bikermann tries to hold on but Tyler Bikermann pushes him away.
Jason Bikermann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jason Bikermann looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jason Bikermann wants to get back to his feet.
Tyler Bikermann trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Tyler Bikermann has hold of Jason Bikermann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jason Bikermann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Jason Bikermann tries to improve his position but Tyler Bikermann has taken his back! Tyler Bikermann has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jason Bikermann tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tyler Bikermann pushes Jason Bikermann away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Bikermann!
Post fight, an emotional Tyler Bikermann said 'Yea. I won. Umm... It's not eazy to beat my brother so... I feel good but give some respect to him. I will always love him. Best mate on the planet! Thank you all!'.
In defeat, Jason Bikermann stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! My first loss. It's not soooo bad... Okay I will be training harder. Nice fight. Love you guys and my brother. Respect!!! I will back soon!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamedov's entrance music is Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mamedov
vs
Wallace

183 cm
22
187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalid Mamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!

Mamedov rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Mamedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamedov lands an uppercut.
Mamedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Mamedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
Mamedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamedov, not yet.
Wallace trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.

Mamedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mamedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Mamedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Mamedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamedov thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is controlling an arm, preventing Mamedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mamedov thowing shots but they're missing.

Mamedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Mamedov avoids the attempt from Wallace to control.

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

Mamedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Mamedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wallace manages to get back to half guard.

Mamedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Mamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mamedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace stuns Mamedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamedov wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Mamedov lands the left hand.
Mamedov throws a big shot that misses.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace unleashes a big counter combination but Mamedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wallace throws a hook but Mamedov blocks it.
Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Wallace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamedov.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses

and Mamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamedov controls the pace.
Mamedov stands and throws Wallace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamedov moves into full mount!

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

Mamedov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wallace can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.

Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mamedov 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.
Mamedov wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Mamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is trying to keep Mamedov in close.
Mamedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace is concentrating on defense, preventing Mamedov from advancing position.
Mamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamedov wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.

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

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.

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

Mamedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamedov prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Mamedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Mamedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Good shot there by Wallace.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Mamedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamedov misses the jab.

Mamedov has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamedov takes a shot to the head.
Mamedov lands a right hand.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a right hand.

Mamedov pulls guard successfully.
Mamedov wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.

Mamedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace passes Mamedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wallace prevents Mamedov from improving his position.

Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mamedov with the active half guard here but Wallace passes nicely into side control.
Gary Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamedov wants to control but Wallace postures up.
Mamedov tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wallace preventing the sweep.

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

Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Wallace.
I think Mamedov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Mamedov!
After winning the bout, Khalid Mamedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vayle Belval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vayle Belval has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Thomas's chin.

Thomas
vs
Belval

160 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

157 cm
27
141 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vayle Belval!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Belval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belval! But no joy.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belval on the side of the head.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas lands a jab to Belval's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belval! But no joy.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belval's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Belval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Belval saw that one coming.
Belval is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas takes a swing at Belval's ribcage but misses.
Belval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Belval's head.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas lands a jab.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Belval doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Belval counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Belval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belval cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Belval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Belval manages to avoid it.
Belval is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belval manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belval.
Belval throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Belval moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Belval counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Belval off the cage and back into range.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Belval is rocked!
Donk. Thomas catches Belval right on the button with a cross.
Belval is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Belval gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Thomas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Thomas!
A very excited looking Tom Thomas 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.