TGC 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone T Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Toddumai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

T Dogg
vs
Toddumai

195 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
249 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone T Dogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessio Toddumai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toddumai misses with a lunging right hand
and T Dogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toddumai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
T Dogg throws a big counter combination but Toddumai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
T Dogg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toddumai misses with a wild body shot.
T Dogg scores with a head kick.
Toddumai lands an overhand right.
Toddumai misses with a body shot

and T Dogg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by T Dogg.
T Dogg lands a hook to the side of the head.

T Dogg breaks from the clinch.

T Dogg has Toddumai up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
T Dogg effectively controlling the action here.
Toddumai throws a head punch that misses.

T Dogg pulls Toddumai into guard.

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

T Dogg is looking for a triangle but Toddumai pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T Dogg has control of Toddumai's left arm, preventing Toddumai from doing any damage.
T Dogg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toddumai trying to control but T Dogg is working from the bottom.
T Dogg wants to stand and escape but Toddumai is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
T Dogg trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toddumai throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toddumai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits T Doggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toddumai connects with a nice looking jab.
Alessio Toddumai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
T Dogg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toddumai circles away.
Toddumai feints the counter takedown.
Toddumai catches T Dogg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
T Dogg walks into a straight right hand from Toddumai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toddumai. T Dogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toddumai takes a swing at T Dogg's ribcage but misses.
Toddumai misses with a looping right.
T Dogg walks into a left hand.
T Dogg avoids the body shot from Toddumai.
T Dogg tries to get into range but Toddumai steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops T Dogg! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Toddumai scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessio Toddumai!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Colton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Aure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aure is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't be touch-Roy Jones. Ivan Aure is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Colton
vs
Aure

200 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
225 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Aure!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aure gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Colton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Colton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Aure has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.
Colton lands a couple of elbows.
Colton stays in close to Aure's body and controls the position.
Colton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aure's head.

Aure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aure can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colton controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aure on the ground.
Colton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aure's head.
Colton connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aure working for a triangle but Colton defends it easily.
Colton looking to pass the guard.

Colton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aure has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colton has managed to get both his arms back between Aure's legs - danger averted.
Aure looks winded!
Colton controlling from the top position.
Colton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aure is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Aure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into half guard.
Colton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Colton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Aure is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Colton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Colton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Aure looking for a kimura from the bottom but Colton passes into side control!
Aure takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Colton scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton controls the position from side control.
Colton is working Aure over with some ground and pound from side control.
Colton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aure takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Colton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aure will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Colton lands an elbow.
Colton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Aure is rocked!
Aure seems a little lost for a moment, as Colton dominates the positioning.
Aure is still in real trouble! Can Colton finish him?
Aure seems to have recovered his senses.
Colton scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aure is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Colton controls the position.
Colton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Colton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aure down.
Aure manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Colton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aure is on him like a limpet, forcing Colton back against the cage.

Colton has clasped his hands together around Aure's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Colton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Colton scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aure tries to bench press Colton off him but Colton keeps the position.
Colton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aure some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aure closes the distance but Colton moves to the side

and Colton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aure should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Colton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andy Colton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colton cracks Aure with a solid left hand.
Colton is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Colton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aure has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colton has managed to get both his arms back between Aure's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton with a nice head shot there.
Colton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aure is breathing heavily.
Colton is working Aure over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Aure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colton is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colton tries to free his leg and advance position but Aure is retaining full guard.
Colton stays in close to Aure's body and controls the position.
Colton connects with a couple of short punches.

Aure working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aure can do to turn this around?
Colton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colton postures up and lands a big shot to Aure's brow.
Colton is in close to Aure's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Aure has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Colton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aure.
Check out the look on Colton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aure is letting Colton control him for a moment.
Aure gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton winds up and cracks Aure with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Colton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Colton content to control rather than advance.
Colton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Colton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Colton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Colton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aure actively working from the bottom here.
Colton sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Aure looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aure taking some punishment here, with Colton in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Colton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

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

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

Aure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Aure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aure's head.
Aure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colton loads up on a big left hand. Aure felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Colton looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aure can't hide his disappointment, as Colton celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Colton!
Ivan Aure spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Imbecile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bright Heather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Imbecile
vs
Heather

153 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Imbecile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bright Heather !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imbecile swats away the attempt to clinch by Heather .
Imbecile blocks the body kick.
Bright Heather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Imbecile feints and as Heather raises his hands in defense, Imbecile changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Heather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Imbecile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Imbecile controlling from the top position.

Imbecile thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Imbecile got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imbecile has managed to get both his arms back between Heather 's legs - danger averted.
Imbecile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heather is keeping the position for now.
Imbecile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbecile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Heather is proving hard to escape from.

Heather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Imbecile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heather is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Imbecile is controlling him.
Imbecile is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Heather looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imbecile stops Heather from standing up.
Imbecile is stalling in the full guard.

Heather is looking for a triangle but Imbecile pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Imbecile controlling from the top position.
Imbecile throwing strikes but missing.
Imbecile stays in close to Heather 's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Heather closes the distance and clinches.
Imbecile is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heather manages to break the clinch.

Heather throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Imbecile was covering up waiting for the punch and Heather finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Imbecile is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbecile 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.
Heather is looking to work some ground and pound but Imbecile has wrist control.
Imbecile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Imbecile might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heather trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Heather does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heather closes the distance and clinches.
Imbecile is trying to break the clinch but Heather has him pressed against the cage.
Heather scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Heather closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heather lands in his opponent's guard.
Heather stopping the sweep attempt from Imbecile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbecile has a closed guard, preventing Heather from standing up.
Heather pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imbecile is keeping the position for now.
Heather has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Imbecile is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heather throws a big elbow that misses.
Heather being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Heather gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbecile wants to control but Heather postures up.
Heather tries to advance to mount but Imbecile denies him.

Heather wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Imbecile, who protects the arm well.
Imbecile is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Imbecile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imbecile really is a fat lump.
Heather tries to move into full mount but can't pass Imbecile's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heather thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heather is breathing heavily.

Heather is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imbecile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Imbecile sneaks back into half guard.
Imbecile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Heather throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heather tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Imbecile.
Imbecile regains full guard. Nicely done.
Imbecile looking for a sweep. Not yet Imbecile, not yet.
Imbecile pulls Heather in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heather lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Imbecile has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Imbecile and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Imbecile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Heather fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imbecile sprawls well initially but Heather persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Imbecile is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bright Heather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Heather throws a head kick but Imbecile moves out of range.

Heather closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heather lands in his opponent's guard.
Heather trying to control but Imbecile is working from the bottom.
Heather wants to stand but Imbecile is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbecile controlling Heather 's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbecile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heather 's guard.

Imbecile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Imbecile trying to control the position from guard on top but Heather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Heather has his foot on Imbecile's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imbecile works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two 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.
Heather can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imbecile controls the pace.
Imbecile slips nicely into half guard.

Heather is defending against the submission attempts here by Imbecile.
Imbecile passes to side control.
Heather is trying to get back to his feet.

Imbecile tries for a kimura but Heather is defending well.
Heather tries to improve position but can't.
Heather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbecile trying to control the action but Heather is working from the bottom.
Heather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Imbecile wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heather , who protects the arm well.
Bright Heather has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heather throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Joe Imbecile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Imbecile is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heather is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heather is looking to regain half guard here but Imbecile keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Imbecile working the ground and pound.
Imbecile working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heather manages to work his way to half guard, despite Imbecile's best efforts.

Heather looking for submissions off his back.
Imbecile is pressing down on Heather 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heather is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heather is looking for a sweep. Imbecile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imbecile not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bright Heather is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Imbecile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Imbecile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heather has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bright Heather !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Dayley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dayley
vs
Tatum

178 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Dayley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Dayley misses
and Tatum counters with a left and a right that stings Dayley.
Dayley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dayley tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Dayley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tatum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Tatum takes the fight into the clinch.
Dayley is pushing Tatum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum has Dayley pressed against the cage, preventing Dayley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dayley tries to pull guard but Tatum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tatum to keep the fight standing.

Tatum breaks the clinch.
Dayley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tatum counters with a two punch combo.
Dayley falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tatum counters with a crisp one two that drops Dayley! Tatum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dayley to his feet! Dayley is in big trouble!

Dayley is rocked!
Tatum cracks Dayley with a left hook right on the temple and Dayley goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tatum lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dayley is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tatum!
A victorious Terry Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakhbulatov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Rustam Shakhbulatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shakhbulatov
vs
Diaz

178 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shakhbulatov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Shakhbulatov is now in Diaz's guard.
Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shakhbulatov with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rustam Shakhbulatov!
Rustam Shakhbulatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zakherenkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lang
vs
Zakherenkoff

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
252 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakherenkoff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lang sizes up Zakherenkoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zakherenkoff wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.

Zakherenkoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zakherenkoff has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang dips a shoulder and cracks Zakherenkoff with a mighty uppercut! Zakherenkoff falls back against the cage and Lang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zakherenkoff is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lang!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pan Kovalskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Trenchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Trenchard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kovalskii
vs
Trenchard

180 cm
24
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pan Kovalskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Trenchard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trenchard tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kovalskii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kovalskii 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.

Kovalskii is working for a kimura but Trenchard is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kovalskii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trenchard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trenchard trying to hold on to Kovalskii's head to control him but Kovalskii postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovalskii seems to be looking for submissions.

Trenchard looking for submissions off his back.

Trenchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovalskii pulls his head out easily.
Kovalskii prevents Trenchard from standing back up.
Trenchard wants to improve his position but Kovalskii is controlling well.

Trenchard actively working from the bottom here.

Trenchard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Trenchard defends the submission attempt.
Trenchard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Trenchard is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
Trenchard wants to get back to his feet.

Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Trenchard defends the submission attempt.
Kovalskii is breathing heavily.
Trenchard has his hands clasped together around Kovalskii's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kovalskii is working for a submission of some sort.

Kovalskii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trenchard sees it coming and defends easily.

Trenchard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Trenchard shoots in and drives through. Kovalskii sprawls well.
Kovalskii feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalskii. That did some damage!
Trenchard doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalskii circles away.
Kovalskii attempts a counter takedown but Trenchard avoids it well and moves away.
Trenchard tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Kovalskii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kovalskii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trenchard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovalskii stops Trenchard from standing up.

Kovalskii is posturing up here but Trenchard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kovalskii tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kovalskii has to tap! Slick submission there by Trenchard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Trenchard!
A very excited looking James Trenchard 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umarov has chosen Sharpudi Ismailov - Club Akhmat as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penn
vs
Umarov

175 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

SHINTO

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, CJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Umarov with that takedown attempt.

Umarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Umarov getting side control.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Umarov on the ground.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov controlling the pace.
Umarov is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Umarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Umarov.
Umarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umarov.
Umarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Umarov is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Umarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Umarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Umarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Umarov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Penn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timur Umarov!
A very excited looking Timur Umarov 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro De Pacas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico has chosen Klendathu drop as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

De Pacas
vs
Rico

175 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

RAGS of a RONIN

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro De Pacas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Rico!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Pacas tries to clinch but Rico is having none of it.
Rico connects with a right hand. De Pacas shakes it off.
De Pacas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

De Pacas closes the distance and pushes Rico back into the cage.
De Pacas misses with a punch to the body.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.
De Pacas lands an uppercut.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.
De Pacas prevents Rico from breaking the clinch.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
De Pacas misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from De Pacas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Pacas misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Pacas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is trying to force a seperation but De Pacas has the dominant position.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Pacas misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
De Pacas lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from De Pacas.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
De Pacas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
De Pacas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.
Rico misses with a body punch.
De Pacas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
De Pacas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Pacas is leaning against Rico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Pacas.
De Pacas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Pacas lands a left hand.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
De Pacas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from De Pacas.
Rico looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
De Pacas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
De Pacas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas works on Rico's body with a couple of short punches.
Rico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Pacas lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Pacas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Pacas tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
De Pacas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
De Pacas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
De Pacas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Pacas swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico lands a nice uppercut.
De Pacas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Pacas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Pacas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Pacas.
De Pacas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
De Pacas misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, De Pacas scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Pacas lands a shot to the body.
De Pacas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Pacas lands a hook that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
De Pacas lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rico.
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!
De Pacas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Pacas lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Pacas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Pacas.

Rico is rocked!
De Pacas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rico is still on wobbly legs! Can De Pacas finish him?
De Pacas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
Rico seems to have recovered his senses.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Rico scores with a hook to the body.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rico is looking to break free of the clinch but De Pacas has double underhooks.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
De Pacas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Pacas backwards.
De Pacas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Pacas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Pacas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Pacas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Pacas tries to clinch but Rico moves out of range.
Pedro De Pacas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Pacas tries to clinch up.
Rico keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Rico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Pacas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rico swats away the attempt to clinch by De Pacas.
Rico throws out a counter right but De Pacas avoids it with no problem.
Rico connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Pacas. De Pacas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

De Pacas clinches up against the cage.
De Pacas misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico blocks a body shot from De Pacas.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Pacas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rico as the two fighters clinch.
De Pacas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Rico gets through De Pacas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Rico lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Pacas backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Pacas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Pacas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
De Pacas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico tries to break the clinch but De Pacas is controlling the position.
De Pacas working aggressively here.
De Pacas misses with a body punch.
De Pacas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Pacas.
Rico blocking some punches.
Rico lands with a left to the head.
Rico blocking some punches.
De Pacas prevents Rico from breaking the clinch.
De Pacas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rico blocking some punches.
De Pacas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Pacas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
De Pacas working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rico.
De Pacas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Pacas.
De Pacas misses with some punches.
Rico misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Pacas tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing De Pacas back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Pacas fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rico.
Rico is looking to break free of the clinch but De Pacas has double underhooks.
Rico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Pacass head.
De Pacas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
De Pacas lands a hook that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Pedro De Pacas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rico is leaning against De Pacas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Pacas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rico's efforts to push away.
De Pacas working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Pacas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico working hard to break the clinch.
Rico is trying to break the clinch but De Pacas is controlling him.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
A shot in the inside from De Pacas.
De Pacas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rico blocking some punches.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico wants to get back to striking at distance but De Pacas won't allow it.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Rico blocking some punches.
De Pacas working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Pacas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Pacas tries to work over Rico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Pacas throws a head punch that misses.
Rico has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from De Pacas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Pacas misses with some punches.
De Pacas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Pacas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico is trying to push De Pacas away but De Pacas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rico misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Pacas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Pacas blocking some punches.
De Pacas gets through Rico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from De Pacas.
De Pacas misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Pacas lands a hook that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Rico lands an uppercut.
De Pacas scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Pacas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by De Pacas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro De Pacas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

De Pacas closes the distance and clinches.
Rico blocking some punches.
De Pacas misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Pacas misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Pacas.
Rico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Pacas has him pressed against the cage.
Rico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Pacas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
De Pacas misses with some punches.
Rico blocking some punches.
De Pacas scores with a hook to the body.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rico blocking some punches.
Rico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Pacas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico blocks an uppercut.

De Pacas drops Rico onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rico is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
De Pacas misses with the head strike.
Rico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Pacas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
De Pacas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Pacas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Pacas working aggressively here.
De Pacas misses with some punches.
De Pacas takes a shot to the head.
Rico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Pacas has him pressed against the cage.
Rico blocking some punches.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rico takes a shot to the head.
De Pacas misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Pacas lands a body shot.
De Pacas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico is trying to break free.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.
De Pacas misses with a punch on the inside.
De Pacas working aggressively here.
Rico blocking some punches.
De Pacas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
De Pacas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rico is trying to break free.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Rico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Pacas misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Pacas lands a shot to the body.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by De Pacas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.
De Pacas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Pacas tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas misses with the head strike.
John Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Pacas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Pacas keeps control of Rico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by De Pacas.
De Pacas misses with a body punch.
De Pacas lands with a left to the head.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico blocking some punches.
Rico has had enough of the clinch but De Pacas keeps him there for the moment.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Pacas misses with a punch to the body.
De Pacas lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Pacas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico blocking some punches.
De Pacas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Pacas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
De Pacas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rico.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pacas misses with the head strike.
De Pacas lands a nice uppercut.
De Pacas throws a head punch that misses.
Rico is looking to break free of the clinch but De Pacas has double underhooks.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
De Pacas tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Rico blocks a body shot from De Pacas.
De Pacas throws a head punch that misses.
Rico blocks a body shot from De Pacas.
De Pacas misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Pacas tries to work over Rico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
De Pacas has a couple of punches blocked by Rico.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Pacas.
De Pacas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Pacas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Pacas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rico lands a shot to the body.
Rico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Pacas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
De Pacas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Pacas.
De Pacas misses with a punch to the body.
De Pacas misses with the head strike.
Pedro De Pacas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Rico wants to break free but De Pacas has control.
Rico working aggressively here.
Rico wants to get back to striking at distance but De Pacas won't allow it.
De Pacas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rico is trying to force a seperation but De Pacas has the dominant position.
Rico misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from De Pacas.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Pacas blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro De Pacas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Pacas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro De Pacas!
Pedro De Pacas spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Nobrainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suga Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobrainer's entrance music is Pink Floyd- another brick in the wall. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nobrainer
vs
Night

200 cm
25
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dewey Nobrainer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suga Night!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobrainer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Night instigates a clinch.
Night tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nobrainer's elbow.
Night gets through Nobrainer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Night swings wildly with an uppercut but Nobrainer uses good head movement to avoid it.

Nobrainer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Night tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Night takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nobrainer lands with a cross.
Nobrainer throws a head kick that half lands.
Night is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nobrainer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Night has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nobrainer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobrainer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Night tries to clinch up
and Nobrainer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Night has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nobrainer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nobrainer ducks under a wild hook from Night.

Nobrainer clinches.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Night fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nobrainer, right into the meat.
Night fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nobrainer throwing a counter right hand but Night manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Nobrainer.
Night throws an overhand right that lands on Nobrainer's shoulder, as Nobrainer tries to avoid the shot.
Nobrainer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nobrainer connects with a solid leg kick.
Night moves in looking to clinch but Nobrainer pushes him off.
Night chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nobrainer can pounce on him.
Nobrainer lands a high kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nobrainer - that will leave a mark!
Nobrainer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nobrainer lands with a kick to the temple. Night shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Night scores with a nice right hand.
Suga Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Night gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nobrainer thows a body kick. Night tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Night looks winded!
Night walks into a stiff left hand from Nobrainer.
Nobrainer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nobrainer cracks Night with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nobrainer connects with a nice looking jab.

Night is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobrainer scores with a nice head shot.
Night is still on wobbly legs! Can Nobrainer finish him?
Night throws an off balance right hand
letting Nobrainer counter with a right hand.
Night takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nobrainer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nobrainer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Night misses with a series of wild punches.
Night seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Nobrainer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nobrainer throws a front kick that sends Night stumbling back into the cage.
Nobrainer lands with a cross.
Nice body kick there by Nobrainer.
A swing and a miss from Night.
Night is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nobrainer thuds his shin into the meat of Night's side.
Nobrainer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Night takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nobrainer. That's going to slow Night down.
A solid body kick from Nobrainer.
Night has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nobrainer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nobrainer there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Nobrainer breaks the clinch.
Night gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Night drops his hands momentarily and Nobrainer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nobrainer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Night in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Night.
Night moves in looking to clinch but Nobrainer pushes him off.
Nobrainer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Night walks into a straight right hand from Nobrainer.
Nobrainer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Night circles away quickly and effectively.
Night is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nobrainer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobrainer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Night in his tracks.
Nobrainer with a nice cross.

Nobrainer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Night sprawling to the canvas! Night rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nobrainer finish him?!
Nobrainer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Night gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nobrainer gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dewey Nobrainer!
In his post fight interview, Dewey Nobrainer gave a big smile as he said 'Class dismissed! '.