Lupe 1 Fame PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Vasara (ranked 9280 p4p, 709 weight class) and Albert Aliev (ranked 24739 p4p, 666 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vasara
vs
Aliev

174 cm
51
163 lbs
30 - 39 - 0

173 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 23 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
Vasara darts in trying to clinch
and Aliev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aliev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aliev cracks Vasara with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aliev, as that shot connected.

Vasara is rocked!
Vasara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aliev scores with a counter punch that sends Vasara to the canvas! Aliev smells blood - he's punishing Vasara with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vasara has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Aliev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Havasu (ranked 20344 p4p, 228 weight class) and Jaylon Figures (ranked 6924 p4p, 177 weight class). Figures comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Standing in the rain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Havasu
vs
Figures

192 cm
26
188 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
186 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Havasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaylon Figures!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Figures scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Havasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Figures frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Havasu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havasu tries to get out of the position.
Figures scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Havasu?
Figures working Havasu over with strikes here.
Figures pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Figures controlling the position easily from mount.
Figures putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figures controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havasu tries to lock up and control but Figures gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figures with the ground and pound from mount.
Figures sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Figures working Havasu over with strikes here.
Figures content just to control the position here.
It looks like Figures might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Figures is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Havasu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Havasu!
Havasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Figures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havasu throws an elbow that misses. Figures uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Havasu's guard. Nice move by Figures!

Figures stays in close to Havasu's body and controls the position.
Figures has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Havasu is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figures controls from within his opponent's guard.
Figures trying to stand up but can't free himself from Havasu's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figures is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Figures is continuing to stall.
Figures throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havasu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figures sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Figures throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylon Figures 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.

Havasu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Figures counters with a nice body shot.
Havasu digs a good hook to Figures's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Havasu.
Figures tests Havasu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Havasu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figures is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Havasu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havasu looks for a takedown but Figures sprawls well.
Figures darts in looking for a takedown but Havasu gets double underhooks and turns Figures into the cage.
Havasu shoots in looking for a takedown. Figures tries to sprawl out of it but Havasu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figures manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Figures on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havasu dives in for a single leg takedown but Figures sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Havasu shoots in but Figures avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Figures takes the fight into the clinch.
Figures is pressed up against the cage. Havasu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Figures down to the mat. Figures avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Havasu throws a leg kick

and Figures counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Havasu!
Jaylon Figures has got the better of the ground game so far.
Havasu is trying to control Figures's posture but Figures avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Figures works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figures takes a little break here. Havasu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Figures is trying to get an arm triangle but Havasu is defending well.
Havasu being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havasu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Figures wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figures has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figures in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Figures takes a little break here. Havasu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Figures has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Figures has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figures working the head and body with strikes.
Figures controlling the position from side mount.
Havasu tries to control but Figures manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figures controlling the position well here. Havasu rolled but Figures kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylon Figures showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Figures closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Havasu did well to prevent Figures getting side control.
Figures sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Havasu is looking to improve his position.
Figures seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Figures.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figures tries to pass the half guard into mount. Havasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Figures is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figures stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Figures.

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.
Havasu wants to get back to full guard.
Figures lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Havasu wants to get back to full guard.
Figures keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Figures looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Havasu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Figures is looking to advance position but Havasu won't allow it.
Havasu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figures lands a nice short elbow.
Figures passes to full mount!
Figures controlling his opponent.
Figures lands a big shot there that rocks Havasu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Havasu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Figures scoring with strikes but Havasu is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figures is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Havasu is rocked!
Figures with shots to the head and body - Havasu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Havasu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figures content just to control the position here.
Havasu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Havasu takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Figures's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaylon Figures!
A victorious Jaylon Figures 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
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dywane St Pierre (ranked 5897 p4p, 142 weight class) and Sara McSlamm (ranked 9313 p4p, 243 weight class). St Pierre 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Money Team Fyrie. Sara McSlamm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

St Pierre
vs
McSlamm

195 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
51
285 lbs
48 - 25 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Dywane St Pierre !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlamm just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSlamm throws out a counter right but St Pierre avoids it with no problem.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McSlamm has eaten all the pies!
St Pierre slips under a jab from McSlamm.
McSlamm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSlamm pinned against the cage. McSlamm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McSlamm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre moves out of range as McSlamm strikes.
St Pierre attempts a counter takedown but McSlamm avoids it well and moves away.
McSlamm swings widly with a right hand

and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Pierre prevents McSlamm from improving his position.

McSlamm actively working from the bottom here.

St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McSlamm defends it well.
McSlamm wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but McSlamm is having none of it.
McSlamm has hold of St Pierre 's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McSlamm!
St Pierre wants to control the pace but McSlamm is squirming around nicely.
McSlamm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

St Pierre working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McSlamm looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by St Pierre ! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dywane St Pierre !
After the fight, Dywane St Pierre 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.
Sara McSlamm spoke after the fight, saying 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 3515 p4p, 391 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2687 p4p, 324 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Get Busy Living. St Pierre has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McDonald
vs
St Pierre

165 cm
36
155 lbs
16 - 24 - 0

176 cm
35
159 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
St Pierre scores with a jab.
We've been told by McDonald's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
St Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that St Pierre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and St Pierre duly obliges.
McDonald looks to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!

McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald 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.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
McDonald distracts St Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

St Pierre working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.

St Pierre working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McDonald grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre biding his time, looking for the opening.
St Pierre throwing sloppy strikes.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
McDonald tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount.
St Pierre lands a big shot there that rocks McDonald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St Pierre tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Pierre controlling his opponent.
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Pierre moves into the clinch.

McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre moves away from the strike by McDonald.
St Pierre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
St Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre throws a counter combo.
St Pierre misses the jab.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for St Pierre.
St Pierre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
St Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

McDonald is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by St Pierre there.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre lands with a right that hurts McDonald. McDonald looks to clinch but St Pierre throws a short knee that drops McDonald. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Harkimo (ranked 9478 p4p, 225 weight class) and Taras Shevchenko (ranked 2788 p4p, 108 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harkimo
vs
Shevchenko

214 cm
46
262 lbs
35 - 27 - 1

190 cm
32
265 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Harkimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Taras Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko looks to throw the jab but Harkimo is out of range.
Harkimo throws a jab when Shevchenko was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Shevchenko misses.
Shevchenko avoids the head kick by Harkimo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shevchenko! But no joy.
Shevchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Harkimo.
Harkimo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shevchenko.
Harkimo throwing a counter right hand but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko swinging wildly here.
Harkimo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harkimo throws a lazy uppercut
and Shevchenko counters with a straight right hand.

Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harkimo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Harkimo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shevchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkimo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shevchenko takes a little break here. Harkimo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harkimo is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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

Shevchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shevchenko advances to mount.
Shevchenko dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko dominating with strikes here.
Harkimo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Harkimo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shevchenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shevchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shevchenko looking to control but Harkimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shevchenko looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Harkimo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Taras Shevchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Bunga (ranked 2392 p4p, 289 weight class) and Clarence McGee (ranked 5134 p4p, 515 weight class). Clarence McGee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bunga
vs
McGee

175 cm
39
166 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

177 cm
34
170 lbs
18 - 22 - 3

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga misses with a low kick.
Bunga throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Bunga.
Bunga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGee moves out of range as Bunga strikes.

Bunga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Bunga's head.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.

Bunga breaks the clinch.
McGee scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that McGee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head kick misses from Bunga.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.
Bunga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Bunga.
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!
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by McGee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
Bunga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGee 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.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGee. That one must have hurt.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Bunga's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunga tries to avoid it.
McGee defending well as Bunga loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGee, right into the meat.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.

Bunga closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunga is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from McGee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bunga's face.

It looks like Bart Bunga has been cut.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Bunga.
McGee works on Bunga's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Bunga's head.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee landing knees to the body.
Bunga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunga managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunga.
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.
Bunga lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunga.
McGee lands an uppercut.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunga takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGee blocking some punches.
McGee blocking some punches.
Bunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunga struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.

Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Bunga misses its intended target.
We've been told by Bunga's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bunga's defenses.
McGee misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga misses with the head strike.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Bunga's ribcage. Bunga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Bunga is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee lands a body shot.
Bunga working aggressively here.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bunga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunga throws a head punch that misses.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
McGee lands a left hand.
Bunga blocks an uppercut.
Bunga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Bunga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunga.
McGee wants to counter the offense by Bunga and move into the clinch position.
McGee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Bunga avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
Bunga tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee tries to work over Bunga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
McGee blocking some punches.
Bunga is working McGee over against the cage.
Bunga managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Bunga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Bunga avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
Bunga blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Bunga.
Bunga blocks an elbow strike from McGee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clarence McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunga digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee prevents a body shot from Bunga.
Bunga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunga blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
Bunga scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunga.
Bunga takes a shot to the head.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
Bunga avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
Bunga cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
McGee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Bunga is rocked!
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunga.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
Oh Bunga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from McGee.
Bunga seems to have got his legs back now.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunga controls his hands.
A short left from Bunga.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
McGee lands a body shot.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Bunga's ribcage.
Bunga swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but Bunga blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga blocks an elbow strike.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunga swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bunga dodges an elbow strike from McGee.
Nice elbow from McGee.

Bunga breaks from the clinch.

Bunga forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
Bunga misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee working aggressively here.
Bunga misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, McGee throws an elbow but misses.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Bunga shrugs off.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunga controls his hands.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
Bunga misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from McGee.
A head punch on the inside from Bunga fails to land.
Bunga blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunga struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Bart Bunga's cut is getting worse.
Bunga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bart Bunga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bunga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunga throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGee.

Bunga clinches up against the cage.
Bunga takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from McGee.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from McGee.
Clinched against the cage, McGee lands a big elbow that drops Bunga! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Bunga is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence McGee!
In his post fight interview, Clarence McGee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rancho Wildslap (ranked 2710 p4p, 74 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 3283 p4p, 91 weight class). Wildslap's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get Schwifty. John Dio will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wildslap
vs
Dio

190 cm
33
247 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

190 cm
28
245 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildslap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wildslap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dio's waist but Dio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wildslap off to one side.
Dio throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dio pushes Wildslap up against the cage in a clinch.
Wildslap looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wildslap's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wildslap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wildslap looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wildslap makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wildslap.
Dio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wildslap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard.

Wildslap looking to pass the guard.
Dio is pulling down on Wildslap's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio 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.
Wildslap looking to pass the guard.
Wildslap is fighting to break Dio's control of his arms but Dio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wildslap is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wildslap wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dio holds on and takes a little breather.
Wildslap prevents Dio from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dio looks to land a combination but Wildslap avoids it well.
Wildslap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dio sprawls and moves away.

Dio instigates a clinch.
Wildslap tries to score a body lock takedown but Dio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wildslap jumps guard but Dio stands there with Wildslap around his waist. Wildslap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio stops a takedown attempt from Wildslap.

Wildslap jumps guard and drags Dio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dio postures up.
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio looking to sit in guard and control but Wildslap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dio holds on and takes a little breather.
Wildslap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dio's guard.
Dio won't allow Wildslap to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio has his hands clasped together around Wildslap's back. He's all about the action.
Dio wants to improve his position but Wildslap is controlling well.
Dio manages to get to full guard.
Dio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wildslap is pushing down on Dio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dio is fighting to maintain full guard but Wildslap has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio wants to control but Wildslap is keeping busy.
Dio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wildslap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dio's waist but Dio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wildslap off to one side.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wildslap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wildslap has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown but Dio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildslap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dio lands a jab-cross combination.
Dio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side.
Wildslap fails with the takedown
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Dio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wildslap is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio wants to control but Wildslap is keeping him busy.

Dio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wildslap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wildslap is looking for a sweep.
Wildslap prevents Dio from moving into mount.
Wildslap is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wildslap prevents Dio from improving position.

Dio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wildslap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wildslap is trying to get back to half guard.
Wildslap sneaks back into half guard.
Dio is nestled in close to Wildslap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dio in particular looking to stall.

Wildslap looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dio passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wildslap regains half guard.
Dio working the head and body with strikes.
Dio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wildslap!
Dio with shots to the head and body - Wildslap looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wildslap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dio controlling from mount.
Dio looking to finish Wildslap with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wildslap!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wildslap can't escape the position.
Dio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wildslap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wildslap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dio cracks Wildslap with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildslap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dio landing strikes from the mount and Wildslap is in trouble!
Wildslap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wildslap's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wildslap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dio swivels and escapes.

Dio rushes Wildslap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wildslap is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wildslap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dio after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

Dio drives through and clinches with Wildslap against the cage.

Dio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wildslap tries to roll over but Dio keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dio is working for a kimura but Wildslap is defending it quite comfortably.
Wildslap is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wildslap looking for submissions off his back.
Wildslap wants to improve his position but Dio is controlling well.
Dio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wildslap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wildslap is looking for a sweep. Dio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wildslap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wildslap trying to control the position.
Rancho Wildslap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Wildslap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wildslap's head.
Wildslap keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.

Wildslap escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is in close to Wildslap's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Wildslap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dio lands a couple of digs.
Dio is in close to Wildslap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dio postures up and lands a big shot to Wildslap's brow.
Dio chips away with some ground and pound.
Dio is working Wildslap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dio wants to control from the top but Wildslap keeps moving.
Wildslap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wildslap throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio trying to control the position.
Dio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wildslap is looking for a triangle but Dio pushes his legs off easily.
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio trying to control but Wildslap is working from the bottom.

Wildslap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dio is aware though and is defending well.
John Dio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio trying to control but Wildslap is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dio!
An out of breath John Dio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rancho Wildslap spoke after the fight, saying 'You're my boogie.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 4107 p4p, 448 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 3108 p4p, 360 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bishop Of Bath And Wells
vs
Keene

184 cm
37
171 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

180 cm
37
158 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Bath And Wells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keene.
Of Bath And Wells's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Of Bath And Wells scrambles back to his feet.
Of Bath And Wells swings widly with a right hand
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Of Bath And Wells throws a sloppy body shot
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Of Bath And Wells throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Of Bath And Wells.

Keene is rocked!
Donk. Keene catches Of Bath And Wells right on the button with a cross.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Of Bath And Wells finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keene walks into a jab.
Of Bath And Wells throws a sloppy body shot
and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Bath And Wells rushes Keene with punches - Keene moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Keene goes down! Of Bath And Wells follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
Our winner, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ao Ki (ranked 2275 p4p, 277 weight class) and Peter Heart (ranked 3698 p4p, 407 weight class). Heart has chosen Eric Church - Record Year as his entrance music. Ao Ki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Heart's chin.

Ki
vs
Heart

181 cm
28
164 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

180 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Heart!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ki moves into the clinch.

Heart is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ki can't fight it off and eventually Heart manages to take the fight to the floor. Ki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heart throws a big right hand that misses.
Ki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heart.
Heart's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ki has his foot on Heart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heart works his way back into a safe position though.
Heart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ki's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Heart working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Heart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heart defends well.
Heart distracts Ki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart postures up and lands a big shot to Ki's brow.
Heart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Ki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heart with a nice head shot there.
Ki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

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

Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heart stands up over Ki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart working some strikes from top position.
Ki wants to control the position but Heart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ki gets back to full guard.

Ki looking for a guillotine here but Heart defends easily.
Heart working some strikes from top position.
Heart is looking to work some ground and pound but Ki has wrist control.
Heart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart landing some decent shots from guard.
Heart is stalling in the full guard.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Heart from controlling successfully.

Ki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heart is one step ahead there.

That's four 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.

Ki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Heart escapes and throws Ki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Heart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Heart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Heart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ki trying to remain calm as Heart controls from the top position.
Heart trying to control the action but Ki is working from the bottom.
Ki tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Heart easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart 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.

Heart drops Ki with a left and a right! Oh, Ki is hurt - Heart dives into side control looking to finish!

Ki is rocked!
Ki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oh Ki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart wants to control but Ki is keeping him busy.
Heart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ki is looking to control Heart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ki avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ki seems to have got his legs back now.
Heart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ki taking some punishment here, with Heart in his half guard.
Heart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Heart is pressing down on Ki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ki is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heart connects with a nice short shot to Ki's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heart working the head and body with strikes.
Heart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heart landing punches.
Ki is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart avoids the attempt from Ki to control.
Ki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Heart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heart not doing much here.
Peter Heart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heart working over Ki with some ground and pound. Ki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heart trying to mount his opponent but Ki defends it.
Heart wants to control but Ki is keeping him busy.

That's four 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.

Ki looking for submissions off his back.
Ki trying to hold on to Heart's head to control him but Heart postures up.
Heart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ki trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Heart throws a big shot that misses.

Heart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ki to the mat! Ki manages to get full guard.
Heart landing with the ground and pound.
Heart with a nice head shot there.
Heart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ki looking to control.
Heart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Heart puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Heart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ki looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heart working the head and body with strikes.
Heart drops an elbow to the side of Ki's head.
Heart is thwarting Ki's attempts to control the position.
Heart is controlling the pace.
Heart drops an elbow to the side of Ki's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Heart.
Ki tries to roll over but Heart keeps him under control.
Heart trying to control from Ki's half guard. Ki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ki has momentary wrist control but Heart slips an elbow through the middle.
Heart trying to control but Ki is working from the bottom.

Ki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heart passes into half guard.
Heart controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart stalling away here and it's allowed Ki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heart defends well.
Heart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ki working for a triangle but Heart defends it easily.

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.
Heart trying to control but Ki is working from the bottom.
Peter Heart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heart controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heart is working Ki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Heart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Heart!
Peter Heart 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
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 9270 p4p, 253 weight class) and Marty Robbins (ranked 375 p4p, 15 weight class). Robbins has chosen Big Iron as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marty Robbins enters the cage!

Oliveira
vs
Robbins

195 cm
52
315 lbs
55 - 26 - 0

186 cm
25
187 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 55 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Robbins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliveira doesn't seem phased though.
Robbins fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Oliveira square on the jaw! Damn, Oliveira is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).