GAMMA: Contenders 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Lao Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao Jr has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Roberts
vs
Lao Jr

185 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Lao Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to clinch but Lao Jr moves out of range.

Roberts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Lao Jr.
Roberts trying to move into half guard but instead Lao Jr has managed to sweep!

Lao Jr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lao Jr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Roberts screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lao Jr! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juliano Lao Jr!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AJ Foster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Foster
vs
Daniels

182 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

193 cm
27
220 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Len Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.

Foster drives through with a takedown into guard.

Daniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster content to stall in guard here.

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

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

Daniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels looks gassed!

Foster drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Daniels's guard.
Foster trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.

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

Daniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Daniels has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foster 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 Daniels.
Foster trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Foster working the ground and pound.
Daniels is looking to reverse the position.
Daniels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniels is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.

Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Daniels looking for subs from the bottom but Foster mounts him!
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Foster's attempts to control the action.
Foster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four 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.

Foster has control of Daniels's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Daniels regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Foster looking for a guillotine from mount but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Foster.
Daniels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Foster 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.

Daniels with a poor takedown

and Foster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daniels's guard.
Foster sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Foster is pushing down on Daniels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daniels is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.

Daniels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster working over Daniels with some ground and pound. Daniels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster controlling the pace.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Foster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daniels is surviving well by controlling Foster's body position as best he can.
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daniels manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daniels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Daniels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.

Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Daniels is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.

Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.

Daniels looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that AJ Foster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Daniels slips a jab and a cross from Foster.

Daniels drives through and clinches with Foster against the ropes.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from Daniels.
Foster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Foster tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Daniels successfully pulls guard.

Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.
Foster passes Daniels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Daniels looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Foster has picked Daniels up and slammed him! Daniels can't keep hold of the triangle and Foster manages to pass to side control!
Daniels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daniels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Foster connects with a decent elbow.
Daniels seems a little lost for a moment, as Foster dominates the positioning.
Foster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Daniels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Foster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.

Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniels punching from the bottom.

Daniels looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels missing with punches from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Daniels tries to clinch but Foster moves away
letting Foster counter with a right hand.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch

and Daniels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Foster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from Daniels.

Foster drags the fight down to the ground.
Daniels postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Foster striking off his back but it's not causing Daniels any problems.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Foster wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Len Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AJ Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Len Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Foster!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sascha Kroener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Bernardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroener's entrance music is Eisblume - Eisblumen. A fine choice. Andres Bernardini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kroener
vs
Bernardini

177 cm
27
170 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

188 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Kroener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andres Bernardini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kroener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernardini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Kroener shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bernardini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kroener passes Bernardini's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bernardini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kroener pulls his head out easily.
Kroener slows the pace down in half guard.
Bernardini tries to kick Kroener off but Kroener keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bernardini has one foot on Kroener's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Kroener has Bernardini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kroener can't get the takedown.
Kroener jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bernardini walks away with a smile on his face. Kroener gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Bernardini. No joy for Kroener on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Kroener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroener tries for a takedown but Bernardini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kroener shoots in for a takedown but Bernardini shows good takedown defense.
Kroener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroener.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bernardini checks a leg kick.
Kroener ducks under a wild hook from Bernardini.
Kroener fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernardini avoids it really well and circles away.
Bernardini misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroener takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Kroener takes the fight into the clinch.
Bernardini is trying to break the clinch but Kroener is controlling him.
Kroener tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kroener manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bernardini wants to control from the top but Kroener keeps moving.
Kroener looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroener, not yet.
Kroener is trying to keep Bernardini in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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.
Bernardini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bernardini gets to his feet. Kroener looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bernardini lands a jab to the nose.
Bernardini throws a leg kick that misses.
Bernardini throws a right hand that Kroener ducks under and follows up with a left that Kroener also avoids with ease.
Kroener fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernardini stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andres Bernardini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bernardini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kroener avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sascha Kroener is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernardini misses with the combination.
Bernardini misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardini stuffs the takedown attempt from Kroener. Kroener gets slowly back to his feet.
Kroener closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernardini circles away.
Bernardini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroener shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernardini but Bernardini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Kroener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroener throws a wild body kick that Bernardini sees coming a mile off.
Kroener throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bernardini's waist but Bernardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kroener off to one side.
Bernardini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andres Bernardini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernardini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kroener takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two 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.
Kroener fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bernardini stuffs the takedown attempt from Kroener. Kroener gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernardini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kroener misses with a takedown attempt - Bernardini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bernardini throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernardini tries to avoid it but Kroener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernardini to the ground. Bernardini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bernardini cracks Kroener with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kroener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroener tries to clinch up.
Bernardini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kroener's calf.
Bernardini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bernardini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kroener or perhaps it was just good defense by Bernardini which made him look bad.
A low kick from Kroener is predictable there
and Bernardini counters with a straight right hand.
Kroener shoots and misses
and Bernardini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kroener shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernardini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kroener with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kroener takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroener misses with a leg kick
letting Bernardini counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kroener 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bernardini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kroener looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sascha Kroener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Bernardini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kroener doesn't seem phased though.

Kroener drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernardini wants to get back to his feet but Kroener is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kroener working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroener stops Bernardini from standing up.
Kroener trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroener won't allow Bernardini to get back to his feet.

Bernardini working for a triangle but Kroener defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardini wants to get back to his feet but Kroener is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bernardini lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kroener is looking to control Bernardini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kroener avoid being mounted?
Kroener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bernardini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroener is staying active underneath Bernardini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kroener tries to get to full guard but Bernardini has control of the leg.
Bernardini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Bernardini decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bernardini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bernardini looks to land a left hand but Kroener moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroener is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kroener takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kroener uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bernardini.
Kroener shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernardini counters with a nice body shot.
Kroener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernardini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kroener with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bernardini counters with a low kick, right behind Kroener 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kroener misses with a low kick.
A shot to de liver by Bernardini. Beautiful body shot.

Kroener is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bernardini's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernardini is looking to escape.

Bernardini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernardini is looking to get back to is feet but Kroener passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bernardini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bernardini 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bernardini!

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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 Romulo Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farooq Turkman (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.

Correa
vs
Turkman

172 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romulo Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farooq Turkman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turkman swivels and escapes.
Correa shoots in but Turkman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turkman throws a looping overhand right but Correa ducks down to avoid it.
Turkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkman looks to land a right hand but Correa moved out of range.
Correa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa misses with a head kick.
Turkman connects with a high kick.
Turkman throws a front kick aimed at Correa's knee but Correa avoids it well.
Correa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa throws a head kick that misses
and Turkman counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Turkman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correa slips under a jab.
Turkman cracks Correa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turkman throws a right and a left that Correa avoids nicely.
Correa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turkman swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Correa is breathing heavily.
Turkman lands with a hook. Correa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Correa throws a sloppy head kick and Turkman moves out of range easily.
Correa tries a head kick but it misses.
Correa avoids the head kick by Turkman.
Correa ducks under a wild hook from Turkman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turkman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkman throws a head kick that misses.

Turkman moves into the clinch successfully.

Turkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turkman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Correa misses
and Turkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turkman throws a one two combo.
Turkman blocks a head kick by Correa.
Turkman misses with a hook. Correa ducked under it nicely.
Turkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Correa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turkman.
Correa defending well as Turkman loads up on a big left hand.
Correa misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turkman stuffs the takedown.
Turkman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Correa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa slips a jab and a cross from Turkman.
Correa throws a head kick but Turkman moves out of range.
A punch combination from Turkman misses.
A head kick by Correa misses
and Turkman counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Turkman lands but Correa takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correa lands a head kick. Turkman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Turkman has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Correa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Turkman lands a nice uppercut.
Turkman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Turkman manages to break the clinch.
Turkman misses with a head kick.
Correa throws a sloppy head kick
and Turkman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Correa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turkman misses with a head kick.
Correa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Correa looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turkman has managed to clinch.
Correa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkman digs a right hand underneath Correa's ribcage. Correa let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Turkman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
Turkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick from Correa lands but Turkman takes it in his stride.
Turkman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Correa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Correa is defended easily by Turkman.
Turkman looks to land a left hand but Correa moved out of range nicely.
Correa throws a head kick but Turkman moves out of range.
A punch combination from Turkman misses.
Correa lands a head kick. Turkman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Correa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkman throws a sloppy head kick and Correa moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Correa.
A head kick misses from Correa.
Correa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turkman pinned against the cage. Turkman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Correa tries to keep at a distance but Turkman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turkman presses Correa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turkman misses with an elbow over the top.
Turkman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turkman keeps control of Correa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Correa is looking to break free of the clinch but Turkman has double underhooks.
Turkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correa backwards.
Turkman tries to land knees in the clinch but Correa avoids the damage to the body.
Turkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Correa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farooq Turkman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Turkman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Correa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa slips a straight right by Turkman.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Turkman manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Correa.
Turkman tries to clinch but Correa moves out of range.
A head kick by Correa misses
and Turkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa throws a head kick that half lands.
Turkman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Correa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkman.
Turkman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Turkman misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turkman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Correa.
Farooq Turkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correa throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correa throws a head kick but Turkman moves out of range.
Turkman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turkman wants to clinch.
Turkman loads up on a big right hand but Correa slips the punch.
Turkman tries to close the distance and clinch but Correa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Correa throws a head kick that misses.
Correa swats away the attempt to clinch by Turkman.
Correa throws a head kick that Turkman semi-blocks.
Correa throws a head kick but Turkman moves out of range.
Correa misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turkman 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 Correa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Correa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Correa misses with a head kick.

Turkman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Correa!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkman wants to control but instead Correa manages to regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Correa is staying active underneath Turkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Correa gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Correa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turkman is looking to stand up but Correa won't let him.

Correa pushes Turkman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Correa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Correa shoots in but Turkman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Correa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Correa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turkman somewhat.
Correa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Correa blocks a jab.
Correa blocks a head kick by Turkman.
Turkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkman throws a lazy head kick
and Correa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turkman really felt that one!
Correa throws a sloppy head kick and Turkman moves out of range easily.
Correa tries a head kick but it misses.
Correa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkman.
Correa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Turkman wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa throws a head kick that misses

and Turkman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turkman has a couple of punches blocked by Correa.
Correa is trying to break free.
Correa is looking to break free of the clinch but Turkman has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulo Correa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Correa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turkman.
Correa fails with the takedown.
Turkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turkman connects with a high kick.
Correa blocks a head kick by Turkman.
Turkman avoids the head kick by Correa.
Turkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa lands with a slapping head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Correa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Correa.
Correa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Correa looks for the body kick but Turkman saw that one coming.
Correa throws a head kick that misses
and Turkman counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turkman, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Turkman
and Correa counters with a body kick that stops Turkman in his tracks momentarily.
Turkman blocks a head kick by Correa.
Correa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turkman blocks a head kick by Correa.
Correa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correa.
Correa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correa ducks under a wild hook from Turkman.
Correa throws a sloppy head kick
and Turkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Correa.
Correa tries a head kick but it misses.
Correa fails to land the takedown.

Turkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turkman jumps guard but Correa stands there with Turkman around his waist. Turkman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkman throws a head kick that misses
and Correa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turkman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Correa shoots in but Turkman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Turkman has closed the distance and engaged Correa in a clinch.
Turkman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Correa is trying to break free.
Turkman missing with knees to the body.
Turkman tries to circle away but Correa has him pinned against the ropes.
Turkman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turkman wants to break free but Correa has control.
Turkman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Correa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turkman is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Correa's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Correa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turkman throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Correa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turkman keeps control of Correa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Turkman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Correa's brow.
Turkman tries to pull guard but Correa won't allow it.
Correa can't break the clinch.
Correa has had enough of the clinch but Turkman keeps him there for the moment.
Turkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Correa controls his hands.
Turkman wants to get back to striking at distance but Correa won't allow it.
Turkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Correa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correa tries to break the clinch but Turkman is controlling the position.
Correa is trying to break the clinch but Turkman has him pressed against the ropes.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Correa walks into a jab.
Correa slips a jab and a cross from Turkman.
Turkman throws a lazy head kick
and Correa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turkman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Correa.
Turkman avoids the head kick by Correa.
Correa tries a head kick but it misses.
Turkman shoots in for a takedown but Correa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turkman avoids the head kick by Correa.
Turkman blocks a head kick by Correa.
Turkman lands with a hook. Correa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turkman swinging wildly here.
Correa tries a head kick but it misses.
Turkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correa.
Turkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkman throws out the jab.
Turkman blocks a head kick by Correa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulo Correa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Correa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Correa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bacon
vs
Trujillo

170 cm
20
167 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Lion Killer Clothing Company
Lion Killer Clothing Company

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bacon's waist but Bacon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trujillo off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trujillo.
Bacon blocks a low kick nicely.

Bacon has managed to clinch.
Trujillo can't get the takedown.
Jay Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Trujillo.
Trujillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bacon looking to throw knees to the head but Trujillo is blocking nicely.
Bacon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trujillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bacon lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Jeff Trujillo has been cut.
Trujillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trujillo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trujillo tries for a takedown but Bacon manages to get underhooks.
Trujillo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bacon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trujillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trujillo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bacon looking to throw knees to the head but Trujillo is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Bacon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trujillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bacon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trujillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bacon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trujillo looks gassed!
Bacon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks with his arms.
Trujillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bacon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trujillo can't break the clinch.
Bacon looking to throw knees to the head but Trujillo is blocking nicely.
Trujillo tries a knee to the head but Bacon blocks it.
Trujillo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trujillo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bacon has double underhooks.
Trujillo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bacon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Jeff Trujillo's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trujillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bacon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trujillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks with his arms.
Trujillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bacon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeff Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bacon has closed the distance and engaged Trujillo in a clinch.
Trujillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacon lands an elbow inside that Trujillo shrugs off.

The cut above Jeff Trujillo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bacon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trujillo.
Bacon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Trujillo is rocked!
Bacon working the clinch nicely. Trujillo is working for position but Bacon cracks him with a big knee to the head! Trujillo crumples up against the ropes and Bacon lands two more shots before the ref can save Trujillo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jay Bacon!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gravid Doughie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Stageberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stageberg has chosen Bone Thugs and Harmony - Tha' Crossroads as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Doughie
vs
Stageberg

192 cm
22
192 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

178 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gravid Doughie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Stageberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Stageberg. No joy for Doughie on that attempt.
Stageberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Doughie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doughie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stageberg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gravid Doughie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doughie shoots for a takedown but Stageberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doughie staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doughie.
Gravid Doughie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doughie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stageberg but Stageberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doughie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Doughie.
Doughie shoots in for a takedown but Stageberg shows good takedown defense.
Stageberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doughie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doughie is breathing heavily.
Doughie moves away from the strike by Stageberg.
Stageberg throws a right and a left that Doughie avoids nicely.
Stageberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doughie fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stageberg throws an overhand right that has Doughie reeling! Stageberg follows up with more punches and Doughie is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Stageberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doadi Rafi Meldir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meldir has chosen Khala Ya Khala as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Doadi Rafi Meldir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Paska
vs
Rafi Meldir

185 cm
27
222 lbs
8 - 6 - 2

193 cm
27
213 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doadi Rafi Meldir!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meldir.
A swing and a miss from Paska.

Paska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Meldir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paska goes for a takedown attempt but Meldir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meldir throws a right and a left that both miss.

Paska closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meldir to the mat! Meldir manages to get full guard.
Meldir keeping full guard, as Paska tries to pass.
Meldir wants to stand but Paska is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meldir is on top in guard.
Meldir wants to control from the top but Paska keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meldir wants to get up but he can't break Paska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Meldir tries to free his leg and advance position but Paska is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paska wants to get back to his feet but Meldir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meldir looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Meldir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska has a closed guard, preventing Meldir from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paska slips a jab and a cross from Meldir.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meldir tries to clinch up

and Paska counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meldir's guard now.
Paska chips away with some ground and pound.
Meldir looking for a sweep. Not yet Meldir, not yet.
Meldir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paska manages to get himself to full guard.
Meldir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paska swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meldir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paska is proving hard to escape from.
Meldir prevents Paska from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arska Paska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Paska shoots in but Meldir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meldir is looking to clinch.

Meldir moves into range and clinches up with Paska.
Meldir pushes Paska back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meldir scores a nice knee to the body.
Meldir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meldir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meldir lands a good knee to the midsection. Paska won't want to take too many of those.
Meldir lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meldir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskas head.
Meldir wants to stall.
Meldir gets through Paska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meldir looking to slow down the pace here.
Meldir creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paska's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meldir stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.
Meldir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Meldir prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir scores with a shoulder strike.
Meldir cracks Paska with a nice body shot.
Meldir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskas head.
Good body shot from Meldir.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Doadi Rafi Meldir.
Meldir stalks Paska and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paska's face. Paska staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Arska Paska has been cut.
Arska Paska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Meldir both land. Nice combination.
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!

Meldir rushes Paska and presses him up against the ropes.
Meldir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Meldir.
Paska wants a takedown but no success here.
Meldir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meldir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Meldir breaks from the clinch.
Meldir with a jab.

Paska tries to keep at a distance but Meldir has taken the fight into the clinch.

Meldir manages to break the clinch.
Meldir scoring well with a low kick there.
Meldir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paska sprawls well. Paska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meldir gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meldir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Meldir closes the distance and pushes Paska back into the ropes.
Paska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meldir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meldir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Meldir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meldir scores with a jab to the head.

Paska gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paska wants to stand up but Meldir is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meldir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paska, up you get!

Paska is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meldir's half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Meldir wants to control but Paska is keeping busy.
Paska seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meldir throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Paska wants to pass the guard but Meldir is defending well.
Paska seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paska seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meldir for as long as he can get away with.
Paska wants to control but Meldir is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meldir wants to improve his position but Paska is controlling well.
Paska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doadi Rafi Meldir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arska Paska's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Meldir tries to clinch up.
Paska wants to clinch.
Meldir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paska fails with a takedown attempt.

Meldir moves into the clinch successfully.
Meldir stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.
Meldir lands an elbow inside.

Meldir breaks the clinch.
Paska fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Meldir.
Meldir lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meldir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Meldir breaks the clinch.

Meldir clinches with his opponent.
Paska trying to control the position but instead, Meldir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paska into the ropes.

Meldir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meldir is looking to clinch.
Paska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meldir as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meldir doesn't manage to clinch there - Paska circles away.
Meldir lands with a nice combination. Paska backs away looking to recover.

Meldir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meldir blocks a body shot from Paska.
Paska misses with a punch to the body.
Meldir working Paska over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Meldir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meldir lands an elbow just above Paska 's eye.
Meldir lands with a short shot to the head.
Meldir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meldir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Meldir - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meldir lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meldir looking for a takedown.
Meldir landing knees to the body.
Meldir lands a hook that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Meldir lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meldir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paska misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Meldir.
Doadi Rafi Meldir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meldir gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meldir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paska misses with a short punch on the inside.

Meldir breaks from the clinch.
Meldir tries to clinch but Paska is having none of it.
Meldir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paska.
Paska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paska with a poor takedown
and Meldir counters with a left and a right that stings Paska.
Arska Paska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Meldir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Meldir.
Paska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meldir lands an elbow inside that Paska shrugs off.
Meldir lands a hook that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Meldir wants to stall.
Paska avoiding damage.
Paska stalling in the clinch but Meldir improves position.
Meldir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meldir.
Paska takes an elbow to the temple.
Paska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paska looking for a takedown.
Meldir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paska is keeping busy.
A short right from Meldir.
Meldir blocks an uppercut.

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

Paska moves into the clinch.
Meldir blocks an uppercut.
Meldir lands an elbow just above Paska 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meldir pulls his leg out and moves away.

Paska tries to keep at a distance but Meldir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paska looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Meldir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meldir lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meldir working Paska over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Paska.
Meldir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paska tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Meldir is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paska is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Meldir to the mat. Meldir regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meldir keeping moving, preventing Paska from controlling successfully.
Meldir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doadi Rafi Meldir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meldir 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doadi Rafi Meldir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walker
vs
Hansson

192 cm
23
280 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

196 cm
23
252 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Walker misses.

Hansson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hansson wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hansson wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Walker pushes Hansson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansson.
Hansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Hansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hansson shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Nelson Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Hansson.
Walker lands with a right hand.

Hansson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walker is trying to control Hansson's posture but Hansson avoids it.
Walker controls the position for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Walker throws a combination. Hansson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hansson dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Hansson's head and hops out.
Walker clobbers Hansson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hansson looks gassed!
Hansson moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hansson shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Walker.
Hansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker jabs at Hansson's body.
Walker with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hansson has time to react.
Nelson Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Hansson's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Hansson drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hansson takes one to the chin there.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hansson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hansson's head.

Hansson is rocked!
Walker throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hansson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Walker stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Walker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Aldave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vangelis - Alpha. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Aldave

194 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Davis!
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, Jorge Aldave!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tests Aldave's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jorge Aldave has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldave.
Aldave tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Davis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aldave sprawling to the canvas! Aldave rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Davis finish him?!
Davis lands a jab to Aldave's midsection.
Aldave looks gassed!
Davis finds Aldave's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Aldave flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Davis lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Aldave will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Davis!