EFC Pankratios vs Snapp PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magyan Murko (ranked 2234 p4p, 251 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 2432 p4p, 275 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murko
vs
FoodChain

181 cm
24
158 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

179 cm
23
164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Murko moved out of range.
Murko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

FoodChain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

FoodChain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murko is looking for a sweep. FoodChain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murko is working hard here to advance position.

Murko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko trying to hold on to FoodChain's head to control him but FoodChain postures up.
FoodChain stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

FoodChain is looking for a kimura but Murko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for FoodChain to get the leverage.
Murko is looking to improve his position.
Murko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FoodChain is working away from the top position though.
FoodChain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko is desperately trying to improve his position but FoodChain has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murko wants to control but FoodChain is having none of it.

FoodChain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
FoodChain wants to control the pace but Murko is squirming around nicely.

FoodChain moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murko has worked his arm free - good work by Murko!

FoodChain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in FoodChain's guard! Nice work there by Murko!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murko passes FoodChain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
FoodChain is staying active underneath Murko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.
Murko is controlling the pace.
FoodChain is trying to maintain the position but Murko is very close to passing his half guard.

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murko pulls his head out easily.
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.

Murko is working for a submission of some sort.
Murko wants to take a breather but FoodChain is having none of it.
FoodChain is looking to control Murko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FoodChain avoid being mounted?
Murko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
FoodChain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murko trying to control but FoodChain is working from the bottom.
Murko looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

FoodChain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murko controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murko misses with a hook.
Murko defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
FoodChain lands with an overhand left.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FoodChain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murko walks into a straight right hand from FoodChain.
Murko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

FoodChain shoots in and bounces Murko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
FoodChain looking to pass the guard.

Murko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead FoodChain passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.

FoodChain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murko pulls his head out easily.

Murko seems to be working for a kimura but FoodChain defends the submission attempt.
FoodChain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murko wants to control but FoodChain is keeping him busy.
Murko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.

Murko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.

FoodChain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
FoodChain manages to get to full guard.

FoodChain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
FoodChain controls Murko momentarily but Murko frees himself.
Murko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murko uses his free foot to push down on FoodChain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for FoodChain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain wants to hold on but Murko pushes him away.
FoodChain working to try and regain half guard.
FoodChain is squirming around, avoiding Murko's attempts to control the action.
Murko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
FoodChain can't escape the position.
FoodChain tries to lock up and control but Murko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murko controlling the pace for now.
Murko trying to control but FoodChain is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain regains half guard.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.
Murko is trying to control. FoodChain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
FoodChain wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magyan Murko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Murko. Those never looked like landing.
Murko lands a right hook to the body.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain.
Murko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FoodChain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Murko's shoulder, as Murko tries to avoid the shot.
FoodChain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magyan Murko is winning the standup battle so far.
Murko slips under a jab from FoodChain.
Murko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
FoodChain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko throws a hook but FoodChain blocks it.
A slow jab from Murko misses its intended target.
Murko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
FoodChain moves away from the strike by Murko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FoodChain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko misses with a straight left.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Murko.
Murko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murko looks to land a left hand but FoodChain moved out of range nicely.
Murko lands a leg kick that knocks FoodChain off balance momentarily.
Murko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FoodChain.
FoodChain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
Murko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Murko throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Murko avoids the punch easily.
Murko misses with a two punch combination.
FoodChain with the counter takedown but Murko avoids it easily.
Murko misses with a straight left.

FoodChain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murko quickly recovers to half guard.
Murko regains full guard. Nicely done.
FoodChain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murko is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
FoodChain passes Murko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

FoodChain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time FoodChain.
Murko is refusing to be controlled, as FoodChain sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko is looking to improve his position.

Murko actively working from the bottom here.
FoodChain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

FoodChain is looking for a rear naked choke here but Murko reverses the position brilliantly into FoodChain's guard!
FoodChain keeping moving, preventing Murko from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murko wants to control from the top but FoodChain keeps moving.
Murko advances to half guard.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murko pulls his head out easily.
FoodChain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murko's back!

FoodChain working for a choke but Murko is defending well.
Murko can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magyan Murko.
I think Murko 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magyan Murko!
Magyan Murko 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
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cocaine (ranked 2075 p4p, 288 weight class) and Clay Frazier (ranked 2415 p4p, 328 weight class). Cocaine comes into the arena with Nothing To Lose blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cocaine
vs
Frazier

192 cm
30
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Cocaine!
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, Clay Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cocaine finds it's way round the side to connect with Frazier's head.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Cocaine checks it.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Cocaine moved out of range nicely.
Frazier digs a good hook to Cocaine's body.

Cocaine drops Frazier with a big left hand and mounts him. Frazier is in big trouble!

Frazier is rocked!

It looks like Clay Frazier has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier trying desperately to get to his feet.

Frazier somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Cocaine.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Cocaine moved out of range.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier lands a really nice looking cross but Cocaine seems unphased.

It looks like Johnny Cocaine has been cut.
Frazier scores with a nice body kick.
Cocaine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cocaine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cocaine blocks a jab.

Cocaine clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cocaine.
Cocaine misses with an elbow over the top.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Cocaine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cocaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frazier is defending well for now.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cocaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Cocaine tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cocaine blocking some punches.
Cocaine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frazier fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cocaine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cocaine cracks Frazier with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cocaine throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frazier.
Cocaine tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cocaine misses with the head strike.
Cocaine lands with a light punch inside.
Frazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Cocaine.

Cocaine lands a big elbow that sends Frazier down! Frazier recovers to guard.
Frazier is still in real trouble! Can Cocaine finish him?
Cocaine won't allow Frazier to get back to his feet.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Cocaine passes into half guard.
Frazier looks like he's trying to stand up.

Cocaine escapes and gets back to his feet.
Frazier seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Cocaine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frazier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier tries to clinch but Cocaine is having none of it.
Cocaine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frazier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Cocaine's shoulder, as Cocaine tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cocaine. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cocaine. Cocaine obviously looking to wear him down.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cocaine manages to avoid it.

Cocaine waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Frazier to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cocaine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frazier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cocaine is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cocaine stays in close to Frazier's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Cocaine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cocaine.
Frazier throws a jab when Cocaine was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cocaine dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Frazier throws a leg kick
and Cocaine counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frazier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cocaine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cocaine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frazier can do to turn this around?
Frazier with a nice cross.
Frazier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cocaine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Cocaine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier misses with a jab to the body
and Cocaine counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cocaine!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Cocaine made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 1353 p4p, 159 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 2445 p4p, 271 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?

Hooper
vs
Queen

180 cm
36
175 lbs
26 - 14 - 1

177 cm
43
176 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hooper does no damage.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.

Hooper instigates a clinch.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen working aggressively here.
Hooper has Queen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Queen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
Hooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Hooper managing to block the knees to the body from Queen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Hooper is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hooper cracks Queen with a nice body shot.
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Queen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Queen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Queen blocks a body shot from Hooper.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Hooper is trying to drag Queen to the mat but Queen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen blocking some punches.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooper.

Hooper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hooper manages to end up in side control.
Queen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Queen defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Hooper scoring with punches and elbows.
Hooper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hooper working the ground and pound but Queen is defending the strikes.
Queen dodges the ground and pound from Hooper.
Queen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hooper connects with a decent elbow.
Hooper in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Hooper cracks Queen with a big right hand but Queen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hooper in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Hooper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hooper checks a leg kick nicely.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Hooper thumps Queen with a low kick.
Hooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Queen avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Queen misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen tries to move into range but Hooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper scores with a jab.
Queen throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
Hooper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Queen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hooper clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Hooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Hooper scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hooper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Hooper does it's job there.
Hooper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen counters with an inside leg kick.
Queen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hooper.
Hooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Queen prevents Hooper from improving position.
Hooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Queen is avoiding damage well.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hooper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Queen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hooper grinds an elbow into Queen's temple.
Hooper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Queen is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Queen taking a bit of punishment here - Hooper scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper working the ground and pound.
Hooper throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Queen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Queen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hooper is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Queen needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Queen.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Nice jab there from Hooper.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hooper. Those never looked like landing.
Hooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Queen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Queen throws a fast counter high kick but Hooper manages to duck under it in time.
Queen throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Queen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen lands the left hand.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen slips a straight right by Hooper.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Queen throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Queen.
Hooper lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to land a front kick but Hooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Queen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hooper's head.
Some wild striking there from Queen.
Hooper dives in and grabs Queen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes down on Hooper's head and hops out.
Queen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.

Hooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Queen on his heels. He'll look to pass Queen's guard now, I'm sure.
Hooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper looking to sit in guard and control but Queen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Queen wants to pass the guard but Hooper is keeping the position.
Queen content to stall in guard here.
Queen trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Hooper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Queen is still trying to improve position.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Hooper.
Well Hooper 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Oliver Queen was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 3379 p4p, 421 weight class) and Kevin Space (ranked 2803 p4p, 362 weight class). Bizarria's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bizarria
vs
Space

183 cm
36
204 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

200 cm
26
212 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Space!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Space catches Bizarria right on the button with a cross.
Bizarria misses with an uppercut.
Space ducks under a wild hook from Bizarria.
Space gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bizarria avoids the head kick by Space.
Space moves away from the strike by Bizarria.
Space shoots in for a takedown but Bizarria shows good takedown defense.

Space gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bizarria lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Space is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizarria won't allow Space to sweep him here.
Space is pulling down on Bizarria's head. It's preventing any offense from Bizarria, at least for the moment.
Bizarria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bizarria lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Space has control of Bizarria's left arm, preventing Bizarria from doing any damage.
Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bizarria chips away with some ground and pound.
Space is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Space works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Space keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Bizarria chips away with some ground and pound.
Space pulls Bizarria in close to prevent any damage.
Space tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Space controlling Bizarria's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Bizarria trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizarria won't allow Space to sweep him here.
Bizarria connects with a couple of short punches.
Space has control of Bizarria's left arm, preventing Bizarria from doing any damage.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Space works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Space is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Space wants to pass the guard but Bizarria is defending well.

Space is looking for a kimura but Bizarria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Space is looking for a kimura here.
Bizarria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bizarria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bizarria preventing the sweep.
Space keeping full guard, as Bizarria tries to pass.
Space controls Bizarria momentarily but Bizarria frees himself.
Space is pulling down on Bizarria's head. It's preventing any offense from Bizarria, at least for the moment.
Bizarria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria looking to pass the guard.
Space is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Space is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bizarria scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bizarria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Space keeps moving.
Bizarria landing some decent shots from guard.
Space looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bizarria looking to score a takedown here. Space is defending well but Bizarria drives through and ends up in Space's guard.
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Space pulls Bizarria in to control the position.
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.
Space has control of Bizarria's left arm, preventing Bizarria from doing any damage.
Bizarria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Space lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Space is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bizarria keeping moving, preventing Space from controlling successfully.
Bizarria working a defensive guard here.
Bizarria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Space looking to pass the guard.

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

Bizarria lands a few punches from side control.
Bizarria working the body and head with strikes.
Bizarria throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Space sneaks back into half guard.
Space wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.
Space manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space controls Bizarria momentarily but Bizarria frees himself.
Bizarria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Space has momentary wrist control but Bizarria slips an elbow through the middle.
Space lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Space passes Bizarria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Space seems to be working for a kimura but Bizarria defends the submission attempt.
Bizarria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Space can do to turn this around?

Space is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bizarria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Space is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria keeping full guard, as Space tries to pass.
Bizarria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Space's guard.

Bizarria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Space trying to control the position here.
Bizarria scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Bizarria tries to free his leg and advance position but Space is retaining full guard.
Space working a defensive guard here.
Space avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Space works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Space keeping full guard, as Bizarria tries to pass.
Bizarria stopping the sweep attempt from Space.
Space manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bizarria manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Space forces his way into half guard.
Space is looking to advance position but Bizarria won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bizarria is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Space's half guard.
Space keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Space avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bizarria.
Space is controlling Bizarria's trapped leg to prevent Bizarria from advancing to side control.
Bizarria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Space knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bizarria wants to work for an arm triangle but Space is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Space is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Space is holding on to half guard well.
Space wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Space is looking to improve his position.
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. Bizarria connects with a nice short shot to Space's temple.
Bizarria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Space's head.
Space is trying to maintain the position but Bizarria is very close to passing his half guard.
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Space is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Bizarria there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots.
Space keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bizarria throwing shots but Space is blocking nicely.
Bizarria working over Space with some ground and pound. Space looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bizarria working the head and body with strikes.
Space is looking to improve his position.
Space has his hands clasped together around Bizarria's back. He's all about the action.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Space's head.
Kevin Space has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizarria is working for a submission of some sort.
Bizarria winds up and cracks Space with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Space has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bizarria is working away from the top position though.
Space regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bizarria trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space managing to control the position.
Space tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luciano Bizarria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Space wants to improve his position but instead Bizarria has moved into half guard.
Bizarria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bizarria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bizarria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Space is looking for a sweep. Bizarria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Space trying to control from the bottom.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Space's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Bizarria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bizarria 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Bizarria!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Guillard (ranked 1858 p4p, 227 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 1579 p4p, 197 weight class). Guillard comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran-White Lines. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Guillard
vs
Benavidez

185 cm
27
198 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

180 cm
27
197 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Guillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guillard's hands.
Benavidez avoids the head kick by Guillard.
Guillard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guillard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guillard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Benavidez blocks a head kick by Guillard.
Benavidez works Guillard's body with a nice hook.
Benavidez swings for the body but Guillard moves out of range.
Guillard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guillard tries to clinch there but Benavidez circles away.
Benavidez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guillard.
Guillard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benavidez! But no joy.
Benavidez slaps away a takedown attempt from Guillard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guillard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benavidez lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benavidez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Guillard moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benavidez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benavidez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Benavidez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guillard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Benavidez working for a triangle but Guillard defends it easily.
Guillard chips away with some ground and pound.

Benavidez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benavidez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Team Croatia inform us that Benavidez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but Guillard defends easily.
Guillard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guillard throws a big right hand that misses.
Guillard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guillard defends it easily.

Benavidez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guillard works over Benavidez with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guillard postures up.
Guillard is in close to Benavidez's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Guillard from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillard distracts Benavidez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guillard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Benavidez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guillard with a nice head shot there.

Benavidez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guillard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Guillard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benavidez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez controls Guillard momentarily but Guillard frees himself.

Guillard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guillard has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Benavidez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Benavidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Guillard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guillard has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Benavidez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guillard is one step ahead there.

Benavidez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Guillard is defending well. Benavidez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Guillard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Benavidez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Benavidez!
Roy Benavidez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated TJ Guillard had this to say: 'I want a rematch next week. I ain't no punk...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jones (ranked 2676 p4p, 315 weight class) and James Harden (ranked 1153 p4p, 148 weight class). Mario Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Harden's chin.

Jones
vs
Harden

184 cm
28
186 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a swing at Harden's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Harden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harden looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Harden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Harden moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harden moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Harden.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Harden throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Harden tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Harden saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with the punch.

It looks like James Harden has been cut.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones thumps Harden with a low kick.
Harden avoids the body shot from Jones.
Harden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Mario Jones has been cut.
Harden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Harden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Harden loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harden.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones slips a straight right by Harden.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Harden's head.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harden!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harden.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Harden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harden defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harden thinking.
Harden throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a body punch but Harden moves out of range.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Harden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Jones is rocked!
Harden weaves into range and cracks Jones right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jones goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Harden is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Harden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Tomasino Jr (ranked 787 p4p, 108 weight class) and Wooden Pencil (ranked 1947 p4p, 240 weight class). Tomasino Jr comes into the arena with i kill cause im hungry blaring out of the sound system. Pencil has chosen Full Retard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tomasino Jr
vs
Pencil

180 cm
30
199 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

185 cm
45
193 lbs
46 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Tomasino Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil connects with a jab.
Pencil throws a hook but Tomasino Jr blocks it.
Tomasino Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Pencil misses.
Tomasino Jr lands with a hook. Pencil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Pencil catches Tomasino Jr right on the button with a cross.
Henry Tomasino Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomasino Jr scores with a body shot.
Tomasino Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch up.
Pencil throws a head kick that misses.
Pencil throws a lazy right hand but Tomasino Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomasino Jr cracks Pencil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tomasino Jr lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomasino Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Pencil throws a head kick but Tomasino Jr moves out of range.
Tomasino Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pencil.
Pencil throws a looping overhand right but Tomasino Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Tomasino Jr throws a series of strikes that have Pencil backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil misses with a head kick.
Tomasino Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Tomasino Jr rushes Pencil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pencil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomasino Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomasino Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr scores with a shot to the side of Pencil's head.
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomasino Jr lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomasino Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pencil tries to break free but Tomasino Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Tomasino Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pencil.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tomasino Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomasino Jr lands with a right to the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pencil.
Pencil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tomasino Jr has Pencil pressed against the cage, preventing Pencil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Pencil.

Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pencil tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomasino Jr misses with a looping left.
Pencil drops his hands momentarily and Tomasino Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pencil misses with a series of wild punches.

Tomasino Jr has managed to clinch.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Tomasino Jr.

Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Tomasino Jr moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr cracks the inside of Pencil's front leg.
Tomasino Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomasino Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Pencil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pencil throws a low kick but Tomasino Jr avoids it.
Pencil ducks right into an uppercut from Tomasino Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tomasino Jr gets a clinch.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Tomasino Jr lands a shot to the body.
Tomasino Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Pencil controls the action.

Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pencil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomasino Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Tomasino Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body punch
and Pencil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pencil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pencil throws a nice looking combination but Tomasino Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tomasino Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Tomasino Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tomasino Jr connects with a jab.
Pencil's corner calls for a 1-2. Pencil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Pencil is predictable there
and Tomasino Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pencil thinking.
Pencil moves forwards but Tomasino Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomasino Jr drops his hands momentarily and Pencil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pencil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pencil moves away from the strike by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tomasino Jr misses with an uppercut
and Pencil counters with a big head kick but Tomasino Jr shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomasino Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pencil cracks Tomasino Jr with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pencil. Tomasino Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomasino Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pencil manages to circle out of the way.
Tomasino Jr slips a straight right by Pencil.
Pencil misses with an uppercut.
Tomasino Jr avoids the body shot from Pencil.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch there but Pencil circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pencil.
Tomasino Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomasino Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pencil throws a lazy right hand but Tomasino Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body shot.
Tomasino Jr throws a hook but Pencil blocks it.
Tomasino Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Pencil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pencil just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomasino Jr stuns Pencil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomasino Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tomasino Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tomasino Jr swings for the body but Pencil moves out of range.
Henry Tomasino Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomasino Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pencil moves away.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch
and Pencil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pencil tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch up.
Tomasino Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pencil circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tomasino Jr pushes Pencil up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Tomasino Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomasino Jr.
Pencil tries to break the clinch but Tomasino Jr is controlling the position.
Pencil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasino Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Pencil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pencil. Pencil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomasino Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomasino Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Tomasino Jr clinches with his opponent.
Tomasino Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.

Pencil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pencil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pencil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomasino Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Pencil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pencil walks into a left hand.
Tomasino Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pencil.
Tomasino Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pencil cracks a nice hook into Tomasino Jr's ribs.
Tomasino Jr throws a hook to the side of Pencil's head but Pencil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pencil! But no joy.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomasino Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tomasino Jr blocks the body kick.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomasino Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Pencil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomasino Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomasino Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tomasino Jr dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tomasino Jr wants to clinch.
Tomasino Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Tomasino Jr.

Tomasino Jr has Pencil up against the cage in a clinch.
Pencil blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
Tomasino Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pencil's efforts to push away.
Tomasino Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Pencil controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Pencil controls the action.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pencil wants to break free but Tomasino Jr has control.
Tomasino Jr tries to throw a body punch but Pencil avoids it by throwing Tomasino Jr back against the cage.
Tomasino Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Pencil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pencil tries to break the clinch but Tomasino Jr is controlling the position.
Tomasino Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pencil backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pencils head.
Pencil is trying to break free.
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Tomasino Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pencil.
Pencil is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomasino Jr has double underhooks.
Tomasino Jr prevents Pencil from breaking the clinch.
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomasino Jr working aggressively here.
Pencil is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomasino Jr has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Pencil.
Tomasino Jr keeps control of Pencil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wooden Pencil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasino Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Tomasino Jr tries to throw a body punch but Pencil avoids it by throwing Tomasino Jr back against the cage.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomasino Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Pencil.
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil is trying to force a seperation but Tomasino Jr has the dominant position.
Pencil has had enough of the clinch but Tomasino Jr keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Pencil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomasino Jr tries to work over Pencil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pencil blocking some punches.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Pencil wants to get back to striking at distance but Tomasino Jr won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A body shot lands from Pencil.
Tomasino Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pencil takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tomasino Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomasino Jr 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tomasino Jr!
Henry Tomasino Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Dennis (ranked 2185 p4p, 306 weight class) and Michael Salazar (ranked 1348 p4p, 208 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kareem Dennis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kareem Dennis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dennis
vs
Salazar

194 cm
35
218 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

193 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem Dennis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
Dennis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salazar counters with a straight right hand.
Dennis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salazar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dennis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salazar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennis fails with the takedown
and Salazar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar's coach down at Stark Combat Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salazar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A punch combination from Dennis misses.
We've been hearing reports that Dennis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dennis misses with a two punch combination.
Salazar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salazar leaves Dennis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Salazar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dennis .
Salazar jabs Dennis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Dennis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennis !
Salazar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dennis 's calf.
Kareem Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar cracks a nice hook into Dennis 's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dennis .
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Good leg kick by Salazar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salazar scores with a nice strike.
Salazar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dennis 's sensitive parts.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salazar's waist but Salazar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salazar.
Dennis with a poor takedown
enabling Salazar to counter with a crisp jab.

Dennis is rocked!
Dennis is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salazar - that will leave a mark!
Oh Dennis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salazar drops Dennis with a naaaaasty hook - Dennis is in real trouble here! Salazar dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Salazar!
Michael Salazar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Souza (ranked 1188 p4p, 143 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 1204 p4p, 145 weight class). Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Gwen Stefani-Luxurious. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Souza
vs
Jackson

170 cm
27
170 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

185 cm
32
180 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Souza tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souza looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.

Souza is rocked!
Jackson lands with a cross.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jackson lands a big uppercut and Souza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Souza looks OK. Jackson waves Souza back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson finds Souza's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Souza flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jackson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Souza will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hellas Pankratios (ranked 549 p4p, 14 weight class) and Bob Snapp (ranked 735 p4p, 24 weight class). Bob Snapp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pankratios
vs
Snapp

200 cm
32
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
298 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Rogue Clothing

Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hellas Pankratios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Snapp!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapp misses with a wild combination.
Pankratios wants to clinch.
Snapp is looking for the big counter here.
Pankratios moves in looking to clinch but Snapp pushes him off.
Snapp scores with a jab to the head.
Snapp throws a hook to the side of Pankratios's head but Pankratios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Pankratios has closed the distance and engaged Snapp in a clinch.
Snapp looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Snapp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pankratios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snapp just stands there and leans against the cage.

Pankratios manages to pull guard.

Pankratios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankratios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pankratios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snapp content to stall in guard here.
Pankratios throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pankratios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snapp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Pankratios is looking for a triangle but Snapp pushes his legs off easily.

That's two 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.
Snapp stopping the sweep attempt from Pankratios.

Pankratios has his feet on Snapp's thighs here. He's pushed Snapp off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Snapp screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hellas Pankratios!
A very excited looking Hellas Pankratios made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bob Snapp spoke after the fight, saying 'I will receive no damage to my body that will be long-lasting for a small, insignificant amount of cash. I'm getting paid well underneath what a professional boxer would. So in no means ever will I sustain long-lasting damage for a small paycheck. Never will that happen.'.