MIFC Contenders 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between not gonna lie hes a wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

gonna lie hes a wrestler
vs
Romero

185 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, not gonna lie hes a wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Romero!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots in and drives through. hes a wrestler sprawls well.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch but hes a wrestler is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
hes a wrestler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero tries to clinch but hes a wrestler moves out of range.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but hes a wrestler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has hes a wrestler pinned against the cage. hes a wrestler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
not gonna lie hes a wrestler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. hes a wrestler defends it nicely.
No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero fails to land the takedown.
hes a wrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero looks gassed!
hes a wrestler throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but hes a wrestler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero tries to clinch there but hes a wrestler circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
Nathan Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hes a wrestler lands a head kick!
hes a wrestler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero dives in and grabs hes a wrestler's left leg, looking for a takedown. hes a wrestler pushes down on Romero's head and hops out.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by hes a wrestler which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hes a wrestler with a jab.

hes a wrestler scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
hes a wrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
hes a wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

not gonna lie hes a wrestler 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.

Romero with a lazy takedown attempt

and hes a wrestler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hes a wrestler.
hes a wrestler won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hes a wrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Romero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst hes a wrestler is controlling him.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with hes a wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
hes a wrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but hes a wrestler passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from hes a wrestler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

not gonna lie hes a wrestler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Romero fails with the takedown

and hes a wrestler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by hes a wrestler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hes a wrestler wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero wants to stand up but hes a wrestler is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hes a wrestler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero is looking to stand up but hes a wrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
hes a wrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
not gonna lie hes a wrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well hes a wrestler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... not gonna lie hes a wrestler!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by Afro Ninja. 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 Gao Silva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ninja
vs
Silva

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

FinnFighters Nutrition
Skinshop (LOTS OF GIF`S!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
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, Gao Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ninja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ninja.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ninja's corner calls for a 1-2. Ninja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Silva is rocked!
Ninja connects with a superb combination that knocks Silva out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ninja before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Afro Ninja!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between dee tee ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ishmale porterboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

tee ryan
vs
porterboy

199 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, dee tee ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ishmale porterboy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

porterboy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and porterboy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
porterboy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

porterboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. porterboy is aware though and is defending well.

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

porterboy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
porterboy passes ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
porterboy prevents ryan from improving his position.
porterboy wants to lay and pray for a moment but ryan keeps working.

porterboy seems to be working for a kimura but ryan defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but porterboy pulls his head out easily.
ryan is breathing heavily.

ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but porterboy pulls his head out easily.

ryan actively working from the bottom here.
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. porterboy connects with a nice short shot to ryan's temple.

porterboy is working for a kimura but ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
porterboy is controlling the pace.
ryan has hold of porterboy's hands but porterboy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ryan actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). ishmale porterboy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Iori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Felix Escobar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Escobar
vs
Iori

195 cm
24
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
299 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Iori!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iori.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Iori moved away.
Iori checks a leg kick.

Iori shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Iori was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Iori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iori dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Felix Escobar has been cut.
Iori thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iori sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Escobar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iori won't let Escobar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Iori throwing strikes here but Escobar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Iori lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Felix Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Iori looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Iori thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Escobar is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Iori's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iori tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Escobar really wants to buck Iori off and get back to his feet.
Iori tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iori lands a nice shot to the head.

Felix Escobar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Iori unloading with bombs!

Jeez, Felix Escobar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felix Escobar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terry Iori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kang
vs
Smith

178 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
24
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear - Everything 15$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang misses with an uppercut.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulo Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kang.
Kang staying out of range there.
Kang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Kang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kang misses the target.
Kang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kang throws a big shot that misses.
Kang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kang throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kang avoids it well.
Kang tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kang.
Kang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kang thinking.
Kang misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Kang misses with a straight left.
Kang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Kang misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kang throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kang.
Paulo Kang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kang walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
A left lands for Kang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kang misses.
A left lands for Smith.
Kang lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Kang backpedaling.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kang takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kang.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kang. Kang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kang loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kang throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Kang throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Kang looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kang misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kang misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Kang misses with a body punch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kang misses.
Kang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kang misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Smith 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.

Kang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Kang.
Kang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kang.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Smith.
Kang misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kang.
Kang thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kang throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Kang throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kang ducks down to avoid it.
Smith slips a jab from Kang.
Kang lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Kang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith slips a jab from Kang.
Kang misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Kang had a free shot at his head there.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kang.
Kang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kang misses with a straight right.
Kang misses the jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kang throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Kang throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kang thinking.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Kang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kang scores with a nice strike.
Kang looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Kang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kang.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kang.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kang.
Kang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Kang misses.
Kang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang misses with a hook.
Kang misses with a looping left.
Kang throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kang misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kang throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith slips a jab from Kang.
Kang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kang misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Kang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kang misses with a looping left.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrance Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kang lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith defending well as Kang loads up on a big left hand.
Kang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Kang lands with an overhand left.
Kang scores with a nice head shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kang.
Kang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrance Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kang throws out the jab.
A jab from Kang misses.
Kang throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kang.
Kang misses with a body shot.
Kang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kang misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kang misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Kang looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Kang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kang's head but Kang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith moves out of range as Kang strikes.
Kang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kang misses with a wild body shot.
Smith slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kang throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Kang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Kang's guard and throws a big left but Kang blocks it.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kang misses with a combination
and Kang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paulo Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kang throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kang throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Kang loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kang misses with a shot to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kang tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kang misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Kang misses with a shot to the body

and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kang!
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Kang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!

Kang is rocked!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Oh Kang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kang wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Smith celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Smith!

C
A

C
B

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 Marcus Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Larinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Beast is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Beast
vs
Larinov

191 cm
19
204 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Larinov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Beast's head.
Larinov scores with a nice strike.
Larinov misses with a two punch combination.
Larinov misses with a two punch combination.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larinov throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beast momentarily.
Larinov throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
Larinov lands a head shot.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Larinov.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larinov sprawls well. Larinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Larinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Igor Larinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Larinov.
Larinov misses with a looping right.
Larinov tries to clinch up

and Beast counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Larinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larinov is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control but Larinov is working from the bottom.
Larinov keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast trying to control but Larinov is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Larinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Larinov.
Larinov managing to control the position.
Larinov keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast 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.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Larinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larinov wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Larinov is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Larinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larinov.
Beast is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larinov swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larinov won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Larinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larinov gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Larinov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Larinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Larinov throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Larinov throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Larinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.
Larinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Igor Larinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Larinov.

It looks like Marcus Beast has been cut.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Larinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov misses with a combination
and Larinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larinov throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larinov throws the kick towards the body but Beast avoids it.
Larinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Larinov is breathing heavily.
Beast lands a nice shot that snaps Larinov's head back.
Beast tries to clinch up but Larinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Larinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Beast counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beast trying to control but Larinov is working from the bottom.
Larinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beast trying to control but Larinov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking to pass the guard.
Larinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.
Larinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beast!
Beast tries to hold on but Larinov pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov unloads with some shots from mount but Beast bucks and avoids them well.
Beast is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beast blocking the ground and pound.
Beast tries to reverse the position but Larinov maintains control.
Larinov lands a big elbow.
Beast is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larinov looking to finish Beast with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beast!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beast?
Larinov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beast is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Larinov working Beast over with strikes here.
BOOM! Larinov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larinov prevents Beast from getting the reversal.
Larinov working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larinov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beast's face.
Larinov lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Larinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Beast's cut.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Larinov misses with a double jab
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larinov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Larinov's head.
Beast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larinov but Larinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larinov throws a combination that misses
and Larinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larinov.
Larinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larinov lands a right hook to the body.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Larinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Larinov which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larinov defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand.
Larinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by Larinov.
Larinov misses with a combination
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast missing with a left hand there. Larinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Larinov
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Larinov misses.
Beast throws out a powerful jab.
Larinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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.
Larinov misses with a combination
and Beast counters with a nice kick to the body.
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larinov is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Larinov circles away and we're back to standing.
Igor Larinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Larinov swings away with a body shot that misses

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast passes Larinov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marcus Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larinov wants to get back to his feet.
Larinov is looking to control Beast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larinov avoid being mounted?
Well, if Beast is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Larinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast is pressing down on Larinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larinov is holding on for now.
Larinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Beast sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Igor Larinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beast is trying to control. Larinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marcus Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast prevents Larinov from improving his position.
Beast trying to control from half guard but Larinov is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beast throws a looping overhand right but Larinov ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larinov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Larinov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cavaquinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Burner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavaquinho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slam. Joao Cavaquinho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clifton Burner's chin.

Cavaquinho
vs
Burner

172 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Cavaquinho!
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, Clifton Burner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burner leaves Cavaquinho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burner wants to clinch.
Burner with a poor takedown

and Cavaquinho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cavaquinho slips nicely into half guard.

Cavaquinho is looking for a kimura here.
Burner tries to roll over but Cavaquinho keeps him under control.
Burner is in trouble now - Cavaquinho has advanced to mount!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavaquinho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burner is surviving well by controlling Cavaquinho's body position as best he can.

Cavaquinho looking to secure an arm triangle but Burner defends it well.

Cavaquinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cavaquinho is breathing heavily.
Burner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burner showing good submission defense here.
Burner trying to control the hands but Cavaquinho won't let him.
Burner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavaquinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burner holding both Cavaquinho 's hands and preventing any damage.

Cavaquinho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Cavaquinho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cavaquinho wants to finish this one by submission but Burner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cavaquinho.

Cavaquinho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Burner has worked his arm free - good work by Burner!
Cavaquinho tries to advance to mount but Burner denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cavaquinho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burner clinches up with Cavaquinho and pushes him back against the cage.
Cavaquinho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burner.
Cavaquinho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burner lands a right hand.

Burner breaks the clinch.
Burner stuffs the takedown attempt from Cavaquinho. Cavaquinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Joao Cavaquinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cavaquinho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burner missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavaquinho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burner is trying to stand up here but Cavaquinho is controlling him well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cavaquinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cavaquinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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.

Cavaquinho is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burner shrugs it off.
Joao Cavaquinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavaquinho with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Burner is looking to get to half guard.

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

Cavaquinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burner is on top in guard.
Cavaquinho has a closed guard, preventing Burner from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burner tries to free his leg and advance position but Cavaquinho is retaining full guard.
Burner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cavaquinho has control of Burner's left arm, preventing Burner from doing any damage.
Cavaquinho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cavaquinho keeping full guard, as Burner tries to pass.

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.
Burner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burner wants to stand but Cavaquinho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cavaquinho.
Burner moves in looking to clinch but Cavaquinho pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavaquinho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Burner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Cavaquinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clifton Burner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cavaquinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Cavaquinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Burner is defending well.

Cavaquinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cavaquinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burner, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavaquinho tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burner's legs.
Burner is trying to get back to his feet.
Burner tries to bench press Cavaquinho off him but Cavaquinho keeps the position.
Burner struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavaquinho advances to mount.

Cavaquinho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burner is surviving well by controlling Cavaquinho's body position as best he can.
Burner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burner being controlled here momentarily.
Burner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cavaquinho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burner scoring with punches to the head and body.

Burner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Cavaquinho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cavaquinho uses his free foot to push down on Burner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cavaquinho working for a guillotine from mount but Burner is in no mood to give up.
Burner tries to lock up and control but Cavaquinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Cavaquinho is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Burner is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Burner flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cavaquinho anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Burner and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cavaquinho slips an arm under Burner chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cavaquinho has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cavaquinho is squeezing on Burner like an anaconda would it's prey. Burner fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Cavaquinho!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giurgous Tsotes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry's entrance music is Drop The World by Lil Wayne and Eminem. A fine choice. Dusty Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perry
vs
Tsotes

178 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Perry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giurgous Tsotes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsotes shoots in for a double leg but Perry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Tsotes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perry sprawls well initially but Tsotes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsotes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsotes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perry is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsotes throwing shots but Perry is blocking nicely.
Perry scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tsotes manages to mount him!
Perry is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

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.
Tsotes with good strikes from the mount here!
Tsotes lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Tsotes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perry can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to stand up.
Tsotes with good strikes from the mount here!
Perry wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tsotes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Perry's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giurgous Tsotes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Perry throws a head kick but Tsotes moves out of range.
Perry stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsotes. Tsotes gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry stuffs the takedown.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
Perry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perry with a hook.
Perry looks for the body kick but Tsotes saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsotes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perry as he jumps to the side.
Dusty Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giurgous Tsotes.
Perry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsotes defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Perry.
Tsotes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perry misses with a wild combination.
Perry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsotes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsotes somewhat.
Perry misses with the combination.
Tsotes checks a leg kick.
Perry misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Perry.
Dusty Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsotes is defended easily by Perry.
Perry throws a wild body kick that Tsotes sees coming a mile off.

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.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perry scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Perry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perry stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsotes. Tsotes gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Tsotes or perhaps it was just good defense by Perry which made him look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Perry dominated that second round.
That's time! Perry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Perry thumps Tsotes with a low kick.
Perry throws a one two combo.
Perry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perry misses with a few strikes there.
Tsotes ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Perry scores with a nice body kick.
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsotes shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsotes moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsotes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perry lands a jab-cross combination.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Perry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Tsotes ducks down to avoid it.
Dusty Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsotes shoots for a takedown but Perry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Tsotes.
Perry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsotes is out of range and Perry settles back down.
Perry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perry.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Perry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsotes to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to get back to his feet but Tsotes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsotes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsotes is in close to Perry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsotes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perry wants to stand up but Tsotes is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Perry!
Dusty Perry is the new featherweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math Lafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharin Todongs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lafer
vs
Todongs

182 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Math Lafer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sharin Todongs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lafer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lafer 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.
Lafer lands with a punch from half guard.
Lafer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lafer misses with a head shot. Todongs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lafer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lafer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todongs keeping moving, preventing Lafer from controlling successfully.
Todongs has momentary wrist control but Lafer slips an elbow through the middle.
Lafer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer is in close to Todongs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lafer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lafer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todongs is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lafer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Todongs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lafer looking to pass the guard.
Lafer thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lafer with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafer throws and elbow that misses. Todongs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lafer's guard. Nice move by Todongs!
Todongs trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todongs throwing strikes but missing.
Lafer wants to sweep here but Todongs controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer controlling Todongs's posture.
Todongs throws a big right hand that misses.
Lafer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lafer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Todongs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lafer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lafer has escaped and now he's on top!
Lafer passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lafer is just content to waste time from the top position. Todongs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Todongs keeping moving, preventing Lafer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Math Lafer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Todongs is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lafer.
Todongs is looking to clinch.
Todongs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafer.
Todongs checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todongs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Lafer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lafer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lafer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer working the head with strikes.
Lafer misses with the ground and pound.
Todongs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Todongs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lafer.
Lafer is looking to take a break and control but Todongs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lafer throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lafer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lafer looks up at the clock and then as Todongs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lafer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Lafer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todongs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Todongs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lafer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todongs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lafer throwing strikes but Todongs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lafer tries to bench press Todongs off him but Todongs keeps the position.
Lafer is trying to control Todongs's posture but Todongs avoids it.
Todongs throws a strike aimed at the side of Lafer's head but Lafer avoids it well.

Todongs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Todongs is breathing heavily.
Todongs in side control, throwing shots but Lafer defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Todongs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafer keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lafer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lafer throwing shots but Todongs is blocking nicely.
Lafer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Todongs tries to clinch up
and Lafer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todongs thinking.
Todongs walks into a left hand.
Lafer thuds a left hand into Todongs's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lafer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Todongs!
Lafer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer lands a nice shot to the head.
Lafer looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Todongs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lafer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Todongs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Todongs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lafer scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Todongs is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Todongs is still in real trouble! Can Lafer finish him?
Lafer unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Todongs wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lafer celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Math Lafer!
Math Lafer is the new light heavyweight champion!