UCF America 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Watson (ranked 2586 p4p, 246 weight class) and Blane Thomas (ranked 24600 p4p, 550 weight class). Dave Watson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Watson
vs
Thomas

205 cm
19
288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
226 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blane Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Watson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas defending against the ground and pound.

Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas wants to control but Watson postures up.
Watson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Watson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?

Thomas is rocked!

It looks like Blane Thomas has been cut.
Watson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Thomas! Watson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Thomas and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bravo (ranked 1302 p4p, 137 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 2561 p4p, 245 weight class). John Bravo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bravo
vs
Banner

193 cm
27
240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner is looking to clinch.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Banner. Beautiful body shot.

Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Banner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bravo tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Banner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Banner throwing strikes but Bravo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Bravo is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Bravo postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
Bravo postures up.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo controlling the position well.
Bravo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Banner.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bravo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo has Banner pulled in close to control his posture.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banner wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.

Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard.

Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo controlling the position.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Banner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bravo has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bravo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Banner defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Banner cracks Bravo with a good jab.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Bravo ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bravo darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Bravo into the cage.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Banner scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banner avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner scores with a body shot.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Banner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
A shot to the liver by Banner. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

John Bravo's cut is getting worse.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner throws a low kick but Bravo moves out of range easily.
Banner slips under a jab from Bravo.
Banner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bravo rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner throws a counter combo.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Banner misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo drops an elbow to the side of Banner's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravo lands a nice short elbow.

Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Banner is rocked!
Bravo lands a big elbow - Banner is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
John Bravo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 4254 p4p, 373 weight class) and Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov (ranked 5403 p4p, 440 weight class). Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mad Onion
vs
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov

192 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Mad Onion coming out on top.

It looks like Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov has been cut.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to clinch there but Mad Onion circles away.
Mad Onion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomednurmagomedovsharipov.
Mad Onion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mad Onion defends it well.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov dives in and grabs Mad Onion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mad Onion pushes down on Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's head and hops out.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mad Onion is fending him off so far but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov persists. Nope, Mad Onion circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Mad Onion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov blocks the body kick.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mad Onion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mad Onion.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mad Onion swivels and escapes.
Mad Onion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mad Onion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mad Onion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Magomednurmagomedovsharipov.
A jab from Mad Onion misses.
Mad Onion throws a leg kick which misses Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to avoid it.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Mad Onion shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mad Onion but Mad Onion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Mad Onion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mad Onion misses with a head kick.
Luke Mad Onion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mad Onion misses with an uppercut. Magomednurmagomedovsharipov saw that one coming.
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick and Magomednurmagomedovsharipov moves out of range easily.
Mad Onion throws a solid leg kick but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov clinches up against the cage.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mad Onion is defending well.
Mad Onion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov manages to break the clinch.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Magomednurmagomedovsharipov to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov has Mad Onion pressed against the cage, preventing Mad Onion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov breaks the clinch.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mad Onion's waist but Mad Onion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomednurmagomedovsharipov off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mad Onion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mad Onion lands with a nice body kick.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looks winded!
Mad Onion lands a really nice looking cross but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov seems unphased.

That has opened up Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Mad Onion misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to clinch up but Mad Onion circles away and keeps his distance.
Mad Onion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mad Onion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mad Onion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov wants to counter with a clinch but Mad Onion pushes him away.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov fails to land the takedown.
Mad Onion misses with a body kick.
Mad Onion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mad Onion looks to land a combination but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov avoids it well.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov blocks a head kick by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a wild body shot.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to clinch there but Mad Onion circles away.
Mad Onion missing with a left hand there. Magomednurmagomedovsharipov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mad Onion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad Onion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov wants to counter the offense by Mad Onion and move into the clinch position.
Mad Onion misses with a head kick.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick and Magomednurmagomedovsharipov moves out of range easily.
Mad Onion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

The cut above Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mad Onion tries a head kick but it misses.
Mad Onion misses with a leg kick.
Mad Onion throws a head kick but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov moves out of range.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Mad Onion lands but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes it in his stride.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov avoids the head kick by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Magomednurmagomedovsharipov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov is rocked!

Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 2928 p4p, 120 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 5127 p4p, 182 weight class). The key to victory for Konstantin Kuznetsov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kuznetsov
vs
Lucan

183 cm
25
183 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

189 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov leaves Lucan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Lucan had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucan fails with the takedown.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucan cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lucan goes for a double leg but Kuznetsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuznetsov continues to drive forward.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kuznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucan's guard.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.

Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuznetsov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuznetsov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuznetsov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuznetsov.
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetsov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucan defending well though.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.

Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuznetsov defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Lucan tries for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuznetsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it.

Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuznetsov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it.

Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lucan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kuznetsov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
An out of breath Edwin Lucan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Beecher (ranked 4151 p4p, 177 weight class) and Evander Boston (ranked 5405 p4p, 186 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beecher
vs
Boston

225 cm
24
285 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

184 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Boston!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing.
Boston throws a right and a left that Beecher avoids nicely.
Beecher scores with a jab to the head.
Boston misses with a head kick.
Boston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beecher blocks a head kick by Boston.
Boston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Beecher moves into the clinch.
Boston lands a hook that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Boston blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher lands a right hand.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher has Boston pressed against the cage, preventing Boston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boston takes a shot to the head.
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!
Boston lands a left hand.
Boston tries to work over Beecher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beecher throws an elbow but misses.
Boston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Boston is trying to drag Beecher to the mat but Beecher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Boston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boston takes one to the chin there.
Boston lands a leg kick that knocks Beecher off balance momentarily.
Beecher connects with a high kick.
Boston throws a series of strikes that have Beecher backpedaling.
Boston blocks a leg kick.
Boston looks to throw a body kick
letting Beecher counter with a right hand.
Boston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beecher's corner calls for a 1-2. Beecher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily.
Beecher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boston.
Beecher lands a high kick!
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Boston's ribs.
Boston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beecher takes one on the button.
Boston walks into a straight right hand from Beecher.
Boston throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
Boston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boston doesn't manage to clinch there - Beecher circles away.

Beecher takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston wants to break free but Beecher has control.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Boston working aggressively here.
Beecher working aggressively here.

Beecher drops Boston onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boston is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Boston is rocked!
Beecher throws a big uppercut that drops Boston! More strikes from Beecher and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boston lies dazed against the cage as Beecher celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 2986 p4p, 368 weight class) and Carlos Falcao (ranked 2890 p4p, 359 weight class). Carlos Falcao has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Emelianenko
vs
Falcao

182 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

CAGED CROW Clothings 50$
Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Falcao shows good takedown defense.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcao as he avoids it easily.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Falcao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Falcao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcao scores with a leg kick.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcao.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Falcao breaks from the clinch.
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Falcao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcao. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelianenko's sensitive parts.
Falcao cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Falcao scores with a punch to the head.
Falcao scores with a nice right hand.
Falcao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcao.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcao stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcao counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Falcao.
Falcao cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
Falcao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.

Emelianenko is rocked!
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcao cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Emelianenko falls to his knees and Falcao doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Falcao!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grumpy Bastard (ranked 2314 p4p, 202 weight class) and Xun Wong (ranked 2938 p4p, 251 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bastard
vs
Wong

186 cm
19
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$
CAGED CROW Clothings 50$

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grumpy Bastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xun Wong!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Wong rushes Bastard and presses him up against the cage.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Wong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wong.
Wong can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wong.
Wong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Wong pulls guard.
Bastard throws a big elbow that misses.

Wong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard is in close to Wong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bastard is looking to work some ground and pound but Wong has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastard throws an elbow that misses. Wong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastard's guard. Nice move by Wong!

Wong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bastard dives on top into guard.

Bastard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
Bastard is looking to work some ground and pound but Wong has wrist control.
Bastard is looking to work some ground and pound but Wong has wrist control.
Wong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wong trying to pass the guard but Bastard defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control the pace.
Wong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bastard's head.
Wong trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard wants to improve his position but Wong is controlling well.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Bastard is defending well.
Wong controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
Wong with the ground and pound but Bastard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Returning Pride inform me that Wong has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

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.
Bastard doesn't manage to clinch there - Wong circles away.

Wong rushes Bastard and presses him up against the cage.
Wong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Wong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wong tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Wong back against the cage.

Wong pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown attempt by Bastard or perhaps it was just good defense by Wong, which made it look bad.
Wong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bastard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wong circles away.
A little jabbing left from Wong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard slips a jab from Wong.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard shoots in but Wong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grumpy Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wong.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Wong.
Wong misses with a looping left.
Bastard fails with a takedown attempt.
Wong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bastard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

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.
No luck for Bastard with that takedown attempt.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastard wants to clinch.
Wong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard goes for a double leg but Wong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wong continues to drive forward.
Wong misses with a straight left.
Wong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wong.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bastard slips a jab from Wong.

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.
Bastard tries for a takedown but Wong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wong throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt - Wong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt

and Wong moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Wong manages to pull guard.
Bastard stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wong as he avoids it easily.
Wong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Wong leaves Bastard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bastard with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wong has closed the distance and engaged Bastard in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Wong manages to pull guard.

Wong is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Bastard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastard distracts Wong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wong working a defensive guard here.

Bastard stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Wong has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bastard manages to get his head free but now Wong has transitioned to an armbar! Bastard grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Wong! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xun Wong!
Xun Wong is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Slayer (ranked 2175 p4p, 254 weight class) and Lukas Terryn (ranked 3102 p4p, 351 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slayer
vs
Terryn

180 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukas Terryn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terryn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but Terryn shows good takedown defense.
Terryn throws out a counter right but Slayer avoids it with no problem.
Slayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slayer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terryn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chief Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terryn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Slayer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terryn scores with a punch to the head.
Terryn thumps Slayer with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terryn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Terryn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slayer finds it's way round the side to connect with Terryn's head.
Terryn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slayer misses with a hook to the body
and Terryn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terryn is looking to slow Slayer down with leg kicks.
Slayer misses with an uppercut.
Slayer throws an off balance right hand
and Terryn counters with a straight right hand.
Slayer misses with a hook
and Terryn counters with a nice uppercut.
Terryn moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Terryn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terryn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slayer throws a sloppy head kick and Terryn moves out of range easily.
Slayer closes the distance but Terryn moves to the side
and Terryn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slayer lands a head kick. Terryn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A left lands for Slayer.

Terryn is rocked!
Terryn scores with a jab.
Terryn is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayer finish him?
Terryn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Slayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Terryn is trying to defend but Slayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Slayer is working for a kimura but Terryn is defending it quite comfortably.

Slayer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Terryn has recovered full guard.
Terryn seems to have recovered his senses.

Slayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Terryn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Terryn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Terryn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer manages to get back to half guard.
Terryn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slayer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Terryn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayer is in all sorts of trouble here.

Terryn is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Terryn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slayer misses with an uppercut
and Terryn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Terryn.
Terryn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terryn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slayer there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Slayer misses the target.
Slayer misses with a straight right.
Slayer misses with an uppercut
and Terryn counters with an inside leg kick.
Slayer misses with a left hand
and Terryn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slayer misses with a double jab.
Terryn scores with a punch to the head.
Slayer walks into a stiff left hand from Terryn.
Slayer throws a sloppy body shot
and Terryn counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer misses with an uppercut
and Terryn counters with a straight right hand.
Terryn connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Terryn.
Terryn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terryn moves away.

Slayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Terryn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Slayer trying to keep a closed guard but Terryn is proving a slippery customer.

Slayer looking for a guillotine here but Terryn defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slayer pushes a forearm under Terryn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Terryn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Slayer!
Chief Slayer is the new lightweight champion!
Chief Slayer made sure to mention his sponsor, Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Burns (ranked 1472 p4p, 227 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 2622 p4p, 357 weight class). Cornelius Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Burns
vs
Burton

189 cm
20
209 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Burns!
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, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burton scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Burton misses the jab.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Burton manages to avoid it.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burton throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
Burton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Burton manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been informed that Burton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Burton finds it's target.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Burns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burton lands a slapping body shot.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a body shot
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton misses with a straight left.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burton misses with an uppercut.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burton lands a head shot.
Burton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves away from the strike by Burton.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burton lands with an overhand left.
Burns throws a hook but Burton blocks it.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burton to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a straight right hand.
Burns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burton throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Burton misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burton throws out the jab.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Burton throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burton scores with a nice head shot.
Burns moves out of range as Burton strikes.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns moves away from the strike by Burton.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Burton misses.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton throws a good cross that connects.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton scores with a nice head shot.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burton swings widly with a right hand
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Burton.
Nice cross by Burton.
Burton misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burns might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Burns avoids the body shot from Burton.
Burton misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burton thinking.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton misses with a jab to the body
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Burton is rocked!
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns drops Burton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Burns follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Burns!
A victorious Cornelius Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.