GAMMA: Contenders 41 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Kronik. The key to victory for Brian Adams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Adams
vs
Banks

196 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

205 cm
24
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Banks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Bryan Banks has been cut.

Adams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banks to the mat! Banks manages to get full guard.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.

Banks looking for a triangle here. Adams is fighting it but it looks tight! Banks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Adams is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Banks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Galinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galinha has chosen Seu Jorge - Life On Mars as his entrance music. Randy Couture had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Couture
vs
Galinha

185 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Galinha!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Galinha working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Couture wants to get up but he can't break Galinha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Galinha is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.
Galinha has a closed guard, preventing Couture from standing up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to get up but he can't break Galinha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Galinha is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.

Galinha has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture wants to control from the top but Galinha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galinha has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.

Galinha has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Galinha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galinha working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Galinha looks gassed!
Couture controlling from the top position.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Galinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Galinha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couture cracks Galinha with a solid left hand.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Galinha is keeping the position.
Couture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Galinha throws his legs up looking for a submission but Couture uses it to pass to side control.
Couture lands a few punches from side control.
Galinha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Galinha prevents Couture from improving his position.
Couture is staying active underneath Galinha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galinha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like Galinha is going to stand back up.
Galinha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Galinha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ned Galinha will probably get the nod.
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.

Galinha throws a nice head kick!
Galinha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Galinha wants to slow Couture down by chopping away at his legs.
Galinha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Couture shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Couture trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Couture there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galinha looking for submissions off his back.

Galinha looking for subs from the bottom but Couture mounts him!
Galinha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galinha really wants to buck Couture off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Galinha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Galinha looking for submissions off his back.

Couture postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Galinha to stand up.

Couture gets a takedown into half guard.
Galinha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galinha.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Galinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galinha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galinha has a closed guard, preventing Couture from standing up.

Galinha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture tries to stand but Galinha is controlling from the bottom.
Galinha keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galinha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galinha is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Couture frees his head nicely. Oh but Galinha has switched to an armbar! Couture is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ned Galinha!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gravid Doughie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Mann will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Doughie
vs
Mann

192 cm
22
192 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

184 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Lion Killer Clothing Company
Lion Killer Clothing Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gravid Doughie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Mann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doughie gets the takedown into side control.
Doughie working the ground and pound but Mann is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Doughie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doughie's guard! Nice work there by Mann!
Mann wants to control from the top but Doughie keeps moving.
Doughie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doughie keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann throws and elbow that misses. Doughie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mann's guard. Nice move by Doughie!
Doughie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doughie postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Doughie passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doughie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doughie's guard! Nice work there by Mann!
Doughie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Doughie has a closed guard, preventing Mann from standing up.
Doughie is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture.
Doughie wants to sweep but no luck.
Doughie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doughie pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doughie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doughie postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to control.
Doughie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doughie throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Doughie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
Doughie postures up and lands a big shot to Mann's brow.
Doughie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Doughie has gone for a leg lock! Mann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Doughie's guard.
Doughie controlling Mann's posture.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doughie is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Doughie is retaining full guard.
Doughie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Doughie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doughie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doughie is on top in guard.
Doughie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Mann looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doughie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doughie preventing the sweep.

Doughie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top!
Mann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doughie's guard.
Doughie pulls Mann in to control the position.
Mann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doughie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gravid Doughie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Doughie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Doughie passes Mann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doughie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doughie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mann taking some punishment here, with Doughie in his half guard.
Mann is trying to maintain the position but Doughie is very close to passing his half guard.
Doughie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doughie is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doughie working Mann over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Doughie from controlling successfully.
Mann wants to sweep here but Doughie controlling him for the moment.
Doughie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doughie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doughie is in close to Mann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doughie trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doughie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doughie throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Doughie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doughie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Doughie from controlling successfully.
Doughie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doughie stands and throws Mann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mann defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is not content to let Doughie control the position.
Doughie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Doughie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mann some visible discomfort.
Mann dodges the ground and pound from Doughie.
Doughie scores with a couple of short elbows.

Doughie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mann, who protects the arm well.
Doughie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doughie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Doughie tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doughie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doughie working away.

Doughie tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Doughie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gravid Doughie 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. And we move into the final round!

Doughie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doughie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Doughie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Doughie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mann parries the strikes from Doughie easily there. Doughie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mann to escape.
Mann is trying to control Doughie's posture but Doughie avoids it.
Doughie trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doughie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doughie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mann is avoiding damage well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Doughie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mann sprawls well initially but Doughie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doughie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann is staying active underneath Doughie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doughie throwing shots but Mann is blocking nicely.
Doughie trying to pass the guard but Mann defending well.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doughie.
Doughie connects with a couple of short punches.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Doughie from controlling successfully.
Doughie won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Gravid Doughie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doughie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doughie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doughie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doughie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doughie closes the distance and clinches up with Mann, looking for a takedown. Doughie pushes Mann against the cage but Mann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Doughie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doughie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doughie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mann sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gravid Doughie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Doughie connects with a decent elbow.

Doughie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mann has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doughie wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Mann defending against the ground and pound.
Doughie controlling the position.
Doughie wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Doughie with that takedown attempt.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Doughie.
Johnny Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doughie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann throws a push kick but Doughie slaps the foot to one side.

Doughie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doughie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mann sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
Mann is trying to escape the position but Doughie is controlling the position.
Doughie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mann manages to get back to half guard.
Mann is in trouble now - Doughie has advanced to mount!
Mann is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gravid Doughie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doughie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravid Doughie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Aldave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Cejudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Aldave has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aldave
vs
Cejudo

182 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Aldave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Cejudo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cejudo.
Cejudo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldave sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cejudo somewhat.

Cejudo feints and as Aldave raises his hands in defense, Cejudo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cejudo is working Aldave over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aldave preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldave keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully.
Cejudo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cejudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cejudo postures up.
Cejudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cejudo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cejudo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cejudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldave controls Cejudo momentarily but Cejudo frees himself.
Cejudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldave is keeping the position for now.
Cejudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cejudo is looking to advance position but Aldave has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Aldave looking to control but Cejudo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cejudo tries to hold on but Aldave pushes him away.
Cejudo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aldave has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cejudo's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cejudo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aldave.
Cejudo tries to reverse the position but Aldave maintains control.
Aldave landing punches.
Aldave throws some wild stikes that Cejudo manages to avoid easily.

Aldave swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cejudo is now in Aldave's guard. A big mistake from Aldave there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cejudo manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldave passes Cejudo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cejudo is looking for a sweep. Aldave is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo gets full guard.
Aldave looking to sit in guard and control but Cejudo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aldave has momentary wrist control but Cejudo slips an elbow through the middle.
Cejudo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cejudo connects with a couple of short punches.
Cejudo working some strikes from top position.
Cejudo stands up over Aldave, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cejudo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cejudo trying to control but Aldave is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo postures up in Aldave's guard and throws a big left but Aldave blocks it.
Cejudo is working Aldave over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aldave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cejudo passes into half guard.
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. Cejudo connects with a nice short shot to Aldave's temple.
Aldave is breathing heavily.
Cejudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cejudo working over Aldave with some ground and pound. Aldave looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aldave slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cejudo trying to control but Aldave is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Cejudo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aldave misses with a double jab.
Aldave with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cejudo to score with a decent uppercut.
Aldave misses with a takedown

and Cejudo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cejudo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cejudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cejudo is pressing down on Aldave's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aldave is holding on for now.
Aldave is staying active underneath Cejudo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cejudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cejudo thows a huge punch but Aldave dodges it nicely.
Aldave is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cejudo trying to control from half guard but Aldave is working away.
Henry Cejudo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldave trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cejudo connects with a jab.
Aldave with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cejudo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aldave won't be happy with that.
Cejudo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cejudo happy to just control the position for now.
Cejudo working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldave is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cejudo asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cejudo scores with punches from side control.
Cejudo landing strikes.
Cejudo lands a few punches from side control.
Cejudo landing a few strikes.
Cejudo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aldave on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cejudo scoring with punches from side control.
Aldave is trying to get back to half guard.
Cejudo scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo is putting a hurting on Aldave here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aldave taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cejudo lands a nice forearm strike.
Cejudo working the ground and pound from side control.
Cejudo grinds an elbow into Aldave's temple.
Cejudo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aldave takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cejudo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cejudo lands a nice forearm strike.
Aldave is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cejudo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cejudo is working Aldave over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Cejudo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cejudo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cejudo is putting a hurting on Aldave here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cejudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldave keeps working.
Cejudo cracks Aldave with a big elbow.
Aldave being controlled for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cejudo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aldave down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Cejudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aldave's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aldave with a poor takedown

and Cejudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cejudo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldave works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cejudo lands a couple of elbows.
Cejudo postures up.
Cejudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cejudo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldave's guard.
Cejudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cejudo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Cejudo connects with a nice short shot to Aldave's temple.
Aldave on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aldave wants to control but Cejudo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldave tries to roll over but Cejudo keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldave has hold of Cejudo's hands but Cejudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Cejudo connects with a nice short shot to Aldave's temple.
Cejudo controlling the action here.
Cejudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldave has hold of Cejudo's hands but Cejudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cejudo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cejudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aldave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cejudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cejudo moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aldave down.
Cejudo working the ground and pound.
Cejudo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cejudo cracks Aldave with a big elbow.
Cejudo looks up at the clock and then as Aldave takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cejudo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cejudo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aldave to see if he's OK.
Cejudo scoring with punches from side control.
Cejudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aldave some visible discomfort.
Cejudo working the ground and pound from side control.
Cejudo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aldave to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo cracks Aldave with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cejudo working the head with strikes.
Cejudo lands a nice forearm strike.
Henry Cejudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cejudo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cejudo cracks Aldave with a big elbow.
Cejudo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aldave to see if he's OK.
Cejudo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cejudo trying to control the action but Aldave is working from the bottom.
Aldave manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cejudo's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldave with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cejudo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aldave to regain full guard.
Cejudo throws a big right hand that misses.
Aldave not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cejudo connects with a couple of short punches.
Cejudo slips nicely into half guard.
Cejudo lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejudo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cejudo is looking to advance position but Aldave won't allow it.
Jorge Aldave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cejudo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Cejudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cejudo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Cejudo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aroon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Rodriguez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rodriguez
vs
Johnson

196 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aroon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Aroon Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Tom Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aroon Johnson.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Rodriguez seems keen to control Johnson's posture.

Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.

Rodriguez has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.

Rodriguez is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rodriguez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.

Rodriguez gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks gassed!
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tom Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That has opened up Aroon Johnson's cut even more.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!

Rodriguez rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rodriguez pulls guard successfully.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Rodriguez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodriguez tries to get out of the position.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez trying to control the position here.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Rodriguez had control of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodriguez leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aroon Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Johnson clinches.
Rodriguez pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aroon Johnson.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tom Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rodriguez to get to his feet.
Rodriguez scores with a body shot.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops Rodriguez from standing up.

Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aroon Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aroon Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.

Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
Tom Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aroon Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rodriguez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Rodriguez stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.

Johnson jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodriguez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tom Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez misses with a combination

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Rodriguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson slips a jab from Rodriguez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Rodriguez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodriguez's guard now.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aroon Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aroon Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and duece delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera comes into the arena with Mal Encachado y Buchon blaring out of the sound system. delta has chosen go go cactus man as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cabrera
vs
delta

175 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *
Legal High's - 158+ Recovery And 159+ Stamina $40

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, duece delta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

delta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

delta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
delta prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
delta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as delta tries to pass.
Cabrera will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
delta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

delta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
delta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.

delta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cabrera!
delta avoids the attempt from Cabrera to control.
Cabrera is looking to get to half guard.
Cabrera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Cabrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cabrera passes into half guard.

delta actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. delta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but delta keeps moving.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.

Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
delta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
delta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cabrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

delta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.
delta looks gassed!
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but delta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

delta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.
Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.

delta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.

delta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. delta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Cabrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). duece delta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pleasures
vs
Coleman

174 cm
22
158 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Pleasures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleasures stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman tries to clinch but Pleasures moves out of range.
Pleasures misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Pleasures keeps it at a distance.
Pleasures closes the distance looking to clinch

so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pleasures wants to sweep but no luck.
Pleasures avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleasures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleasures utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pleasures is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pleasures lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Pleasures wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman darts in trying to clinch

and Pleasures counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pleasures.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleasures is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman striking from the bottom.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Pleasures is proving a slippery customer.
Pleasures postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pleasures is aware though and is defending well.

Pleasures stands and steps away. Coleman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coleman!
Pleasures scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Tommy Coleman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleasures shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coleman closes the distance but Pleasures moves to the side
and Pleasures counters with a one-two to the body.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick
and Pleasures counters with an inside leg kick.
Coleman looks to clinch
and Pleasures counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pleasures has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pleasures creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pleasures's defenses.
Pleasures avoids the elbow strike from Coleman, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Pleasures tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pleasures is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pleasures. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Pleasures avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.

Pleasures breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pleasures.

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.
Coleman tries to clinch but Pleasures moves away

and Pleasures counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleasures is working away from the top position though.
Pleasures seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pleasures seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Pleasures is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coleman sees it coming and defends easily.
Pleasures sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman trying to control here.
Pleasures uses his free foot to push down on Coleman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pleasures moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Pleasures is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleasures throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman tries to clinch up

and Pleasures counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pleasures.
Coleman is trying to keep Pleasures in close.
John Pleasures overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pleasures gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pleasures thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coleman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pleasures can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pleasures stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman controls Pleasures momentarily but Pleasures frees himself.

Pleasures thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pleasures passes Coleman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pleasures working Coleman over with strikes.
Pleasures throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.

Pleasures is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control but Pleasures postures up.
Pleasures scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Pleasures is very close to passing his half guard.
Pleasures looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Pleasures has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Pleasures is nestled in close to Coleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pleasures sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
Coleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pleasures postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Pleasures passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pleasures misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pleasures creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Coleman wants to control but Pleasures postures up.

Pleasures is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coleman has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures with the ground and pound but Coleman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pleasures here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pleasures thows a huge punch but Coleman dodges it nicely.
Coleman manages to get to full guard.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pleasures thows a big elbow that misses.
Pleasures throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Coleman wants to clinch

and Pleasures moves into the clinch.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pleasures is defending well for now.
Pleasures has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pleasures breaks the clinch.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Pleasures with that takedown attempt.
Coleman wants to clinch
and Pleasures counters with a leg kick.

Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.

Coleman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pleasures content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pleasures advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures throws a strike aimed at the side of Coleman's head but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
Pleasures throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coleman tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Pleasures's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Pleasures's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coleman is trying to control Pleasures's posture but Pleasures avoids it.
Pleasures in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Pleasures decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coleman to his feet.
John Pleasures is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coleman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Pleasures counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coleman won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Coleman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Coleman is looking to reverse the position.
Coleman is trying to control Pleasures's posture but Pleasures avoids it.
Coleman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleasures looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pleasures wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pleasures.

Coleman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pleasures pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick by Coleman misses

and Pleasures counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Pleasures postures up.
Pleasures lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pleasures lands a couple of elbows.
Pleasures wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.

Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pleasures defends it easily.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Pleasures from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pleasures gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pleasures slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pleasures seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Coleman for as long as he can get away with.
Tommy Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Coleman working for a triangle but Pleasures defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pleasures showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pleasures, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!