Resurrection 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Tadeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanders
vs
Tadeski

182 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Sanders!
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, Jimmy Tadeski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadeski wants to clinch.

Sanders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sanders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanders blocks Tadeski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sanders wants to control the pace but Tadeski is squirming around nicely.
Tadeski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tadeski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tadeski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tadeski covers up after that shot from Sanders.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadeski trying to control the hands but Sanders won't let him.

Sanders is cranking Tadeski's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tadeski! He's tightened the choke and Tadeski is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Sanders!

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RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Emelianenko
vs
Valenzuela

185 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
247 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
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, Karl Valenzuela!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Valenzuela in a clinch.
Valenzuela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valenzuela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Valenzuela 's eye.

It looks like Karl Valenzuela has been cut.
Valenzuela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Valenzuela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valenzuela fails to land the takedown.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Valenzuela.

Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Valenzuela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valenzuela tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Valenzuela drops back down to his feet.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Valenzuela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Valenzuela is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.

Emelianenko rushes Valenzuela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valenzuela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valenzuela throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valenzuela looks gassed!
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valenzuela swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Valenzuela is just out of range.

Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Emelianenko to work.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Valenzuela shrugs off.
Valenzuela takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emelianenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Valenzuela to his knees! Emelianenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!

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RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnathon Caines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas. Caines has chosen Lose Yourself by Eminem as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnathon Caines was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Melendez
vs
Caines

188 cm
23
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnathon Caines!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caines takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caines, pushing him back against the cage.

Melendez manages to break the clinch.
Melendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Melendez.

It looks like Johnathon Caines has been cut.
Caines slips a jab and a cross from Melendez.
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caines backs up against the cage.
Caines looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Melendez lands a left and a right that send Caines crashing to the mat, dazed. Melendez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Caines is rocked!

Melendez scores a takedown into full mount!
Caines is still in real trouble! Can Melendez finish him?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Melendez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Melendez closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Caines out cold! Caines corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Melendez!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Villarosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Min Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Min Woo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Cody Villarosa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Villarosa
vs
Woo

188 cm
24
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

164 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Villarosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Min Woo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villarosa swivels and escapes.
Villarosa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Villarosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Woo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Woo stays in close to Villarosa's body and controls the position.
Woo is fighting to break Villarosa's control of his arms but Villarosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villarosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woo trying to control but Villarosa is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo wants to stand but Villarosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Villarosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Woo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woo is looking to advance position but Villarosa won't allow it.
Woo is keen to just control but Villarosa is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Woo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Villarosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Villarosa is looking to improve his position.
Woo stops Villarosa from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Villarosa throws a sloppy head kick and Woo moves out of range easily.

Woo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Woo trying to control the pace.
Villarosa wants to improve his position but Woo is controlling well.
Woo trying to control the action but Villarosa is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villarosa is trying to stand back up but Woo is controlling him
Woo passes to side control.
Woo working the ground and pound.
Woo working the ground and pound but Villarosa is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villarosa is not content to let Woo control the position.
Woo controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min Woo 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.

Woo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Villarosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woo somewhat.
Woo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villarosa pinned against the cage. Villarosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Woo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villarosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Cody Villarosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Min Woo.
Woo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villarosa as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Villarosa scores with a takedown into Woo's guard.
Woo keeping full guard, as Villarosa tries to pass.
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.
Woo has his hands on Villarosa's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Min Woo!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Von Rothlesberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Rothlesberger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Armin Van Buuren - Sail. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Von Rothlesberger
vs
Stann

187 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Von Rothlesberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stann throws a nice looking combination but Von Rothlesberger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Rothlesberger.
Von Rothlesberger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Rothlesberger wants to clinch up but Stann keeps it at a distance.
Von Rothlesberger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Rothlesberger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Rothlesberger.
Von Rothlesberger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Rothlesberger tries to clinch up.
Stann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Rothlesberger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Rothlesberger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Rothlesberger is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Stann misses.
Jason Von Rothlesberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Rothlesberger.
Stann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Rothlesberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Rothlesberger misses the shot to the body.
Von Rothlesberger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Rothlesberger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stann will feel that in the morning.
Stann looks gassed!

Von Rothlesberger drives through and clinches with Stann against the cage.
Von Rothlesberger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stann wants to break free but Von Rothlesberger has control.
Von Rothlesberger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Von Rothlesberger breaks from the clinch.

Von Rothlesberger has Stann up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Rothlesberger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stann walks away with a smile on his face. Von Rothlesberger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Von Rothlesberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Rothlesberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Rothlesberger moves away from the strike by Stann.
Stann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Rothlesberger.
Von Rothlesberger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stann counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Von Rothlesberger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Rothlesberger scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Rothlesberger lands a high kick!
Von Rothlesberger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stann's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger misses with a combination
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Rothlesberger looks for the body kick but Stann saw that one coming.
Stann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Rothlesberger circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Von Rothlesberger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stann misses with an uppercut.
Von Rothlesberger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Stann instigates a clinch.

Von Rothlesberger manages to break the clinch.
Von Rothlesberger is looking to clinch but Stann is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Rothlesberger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stann moves out of range of the body kick from Von Rothlesberger.
Stann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Rothlesberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stann wants to clinch
and Von Rothlesberger counters with a two punch combo.
Stann avoids the head kick by Von Rothlesberger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Rothlesberger wants to clinch.
Von Rothlesberger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Von Rothlesberger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A decent looking cross lands there for Stann.
Von Rothlesberger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Rothlesberger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stann lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Von Rothlesberger can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Stann and Von Rothlesberger drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Stann.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Stann!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yakuza Harakirihitsari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Chau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harakirihitsari comes into the arena with Nippon Kazauwa blaring out of the sound system. Yakuza Harakirihitsari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Harakirihitsari
vs
Chau

150 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Chuck my Norris Ninja Viking Gear

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakuza Harakirihitsari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Chau!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harakirihitsari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harakirihitsari wants to clinch.
Harakirihitsari misses with a body kick.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Chau misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Harakirihitsari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chau doesn't seem phased though.

Chau tries to keep at a distance but Harakirihitsari has taken the fight into the clinch.

Chau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chau avoids the head kick by Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chau swings for the body but Harakirihitsari moves out of range.
Harakirihitsari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chau jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Yakuza Harakirihitsari has been cut.
Harakirihitsari lands with a nice body kick.
Harakirihitsari moves in looking to clinch but Chau pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harakirihitsari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harakirihitsari swats away the attempt to clinch by Chau.
Harakirihitsari closes the distance but Chau moves to the side
and Chau counters with a nice uppercut.
Harakirihitsari looks to throw a body kick
and Chau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harakirihitsari throws a sloppy head kick
and Chau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harakirihitsari thinking.
Harakirihitsari throws a body punch but Chau moves out of range.
Chau avoids a kick to the body.
Chau shoots in but Harakirihitsari avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Harakirihitsari takes the fight into the clinch.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harakirihitsari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chau avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Chau.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harakirihitsari.
Chau looks gassed!
Chau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harakirihitsari has him pressed against the cage.
Harakirihitsari trying to land knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chau avoids it.
Harakirihitsari misses with a knee strike.
Harakirihitsari missing with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harakirihitsari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chau is trying to break free.
Harakirihitsari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chau.
Chau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Chau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harakirihitsari misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chau tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harakirihitsari throws a lazy body kick
letting Chau counter with a right hand.
Chau dodges the punch combination from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari fails to land with a series of punches.

Harakirihitsari darts in and clinches Chau up against the cage.
Harakirihitsari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chau takes a shot to the head.
Chau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the body.
Chau tries to circle away but Harakirihitsari has him pinned against the cage.
Harakirihitsari missing with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari misses with a knee strike.
Harakirihitsari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chau.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the head.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harakirihitsari struggles to land a body shot inside as Chau controls his hands.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chau wants a takedown.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Chau.
Harakirihitsari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chau.
Harakirihitsari looking to throw knees to the head but Chau is blocking nicely.
Harakirihitsari trying to land knees to the body.
Chau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.

Chau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harakirihitsari wants to clinch.
Harakirihitsari throws a body punch but Chau moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yakuza Harakirihitsari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakuza Harakirihitsari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Harakirihitsari throws a lazy head kick
and Harakirihitsari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harakirihitsari slips under a jab.
Chau sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harakirihitsari connects with a high kick.
Chau has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harakirihitsari.
Chau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leslie Chau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harakirihitsari!
Harakirihitsari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harakirihitsari tries to clinch there but Chau circles away.
Harakirihitsari clinches but Chau breaks the clinch
and Chau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harakirihitsari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chau is breathing heavily.
Harakirihitsari throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harakirihitsari is looking to clinch but Chau is avoiding it.
Harakirihitsari clinches but Chau breaks the clinch
and Chau counters with a head kick. That will keep Harakirihitsari thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harakirihitsari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chau tries to close the distance and clinch but Harakirihitsari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chau crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harakirihitsari - the referee stops the clock and Chau gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harakirihitsari. Chau manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harakirihitsari tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Chau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harakirihitsari obliges.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head.
Chau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Harakirihitsari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari tries to land knees in the clinch but Chau avoids the damage to the body.
Chau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chau avoiding damage as Harakirihitsari throws knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari scores with a knee to the head.
Chau wants to break free but Harakirihitsari has control.
A hook to the body from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the head.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harakirihitsari obliges.
Harakirihitsari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harakirihitsari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the head but Chau blocks with his arms.
Chau wants to break free but Harakirihitsari has control.
Harakirihitsari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chau backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harakirihitsari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chau's efforts to push away.
Harakirihitsari keeps control of Chau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chau can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chau backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harakirihitsari obliges.
Good body shot from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice knee to the body.
Chau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harakirihitsari scores a nice knee to the body.
Chau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari trying to land knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari lands a body punch.
Harakirihitsari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chau.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chau tries to break free but Harakirihitsari pushes him back against the cage.
Chau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Chau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harakirihitsari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harakirihitsari is looking to clinch but Chau is avoiding it.
Chau thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harakirihitsari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice looking body kick.
Harakirihitsari misses with the body kick
and Chau counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harakirihitsari is looking to clinch.
Harakirihitsari is looking to clinch but Chau is avoiding it.
Chau circles away from the clinch attempt

and Chau moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yakuza Harakirihitsari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yakuza Harakirihitsari'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. This is the final round!

Harakirihitsari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chau has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harakirihitsari.

Harakirihitsari moves into the clinch.
Chau tries to score a body lock takedown but Harakirihitsari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chau blocks it with crossed arms.
Chau managing to block the knees to the body from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari misses with a knee strike.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.
Chau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.
Harakirihitsari trying to land knees to the body.
Chau is looking to break free of the clinch but Harakirihitsari has double underhooks.

Chau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chau keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harakirihitsari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harakirihitsari misses with a combination
and Chau makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harakirihitsari really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chau is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakirihitsari.
Chau avoids a kick to the body.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari is winning the standup battle so far.
Harakirihitsari cracks the inside of Chau's front leg.
Harakirihitsari doesn't manage to clinch there - Chau circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harakirihitsari.
Chau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harakirihitsari avoids it really well and circles away.
Chau walks into a straight right hand from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari tries to clinch up.
Harakirihitsari throws a leg kick which misses Chau's front leg but catches the back leg as Chau tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chau paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Harakirihitsari closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari lands a body punch.
Harakirihitsari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chau blocks it with crossed arms.
Harakirihitsari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chau.
Chau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chau working hard to break the clinch.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.
Harakirihitsari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chau backwards.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the head but Chau blocks with his arms.
Harakirihitsari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chau.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chau tries to pull guard but Harakirihitsari won't allow it.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Chau.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chau is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari lands a shot to the body.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chau tries to circle away but Harakirihitsari has him pinned against the cage.
Chau avoiding damage as Harakirihitsari throws knees to the body.
Chau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harakirihitsari prevents it.
Harakirihitsari with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Chau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harakirihitsari wants to clinch up but Chau keeps it at a distance.

Harakirihitsari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chau, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chau is trying to break the clinch but Harakirihitsari is controlling him.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chau avoiding damage as Harakirihitsari throws knees to the body.
Chau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harakirihitsari lands a body punch.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chau avoids it.
Chau managing to block the knees to the body from Harakirihitsari.

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.

Chau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harakirihitsari scores with a jab to the body.
Chau throws a series of punches but Harakirihitsari moves out of range.
Chau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harakirihitsari as he avoids it easily.
Harakirihitsari wants to clinch up but Chau keeps it at a distance.
Leslie Chau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harakirihitsari wants to clinch

and Chau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chau takes a shot to the head.
Harakirihitsari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chau's face.
Harakirihitsari missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakuza Harakirihitsari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harakirihitsari 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakuza Harakirihitsari!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La La (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Banner
vs
La

171 cm
22
136 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

163 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, La La!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner leaves La with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but La keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Banner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
La throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. La doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
La taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner prevents La from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La defending well though.
La avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
Banner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks La with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
La keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La avoid being mounted?

That's two 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
La has his takedown stuffed

and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wayne Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La La.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but La defends it.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
La avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
La on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
La keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
La is looking to escape.
La looks gassed!
La taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
Banner trying to control from half guard but La is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
La keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner lands strikes from half guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Banner connects with a nice short shot to La's temple.
La is looking to improve his position.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of La's head.
Ground and pound from Banner.
La on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but La is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.

Banner seems to be working for a kimura but La defends the submission attempt.
Banner throwing shots but La is blocking nicely.
Banner is keen to just control but La is a slippery customer.
La is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
La misses with some strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
La shoots and misses

so Banner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banner is in close to La's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

La clinches but Banner breaks the clinch

and Banner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for La!
A nice elbow there by Banner.
La is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
La taking shots to the head.
Banner lands with some strikes.
Banner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Banner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. La can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
La is trying to escape the mount.
Banner avoids the attempt from La to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner breaks from La's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banner landing strikes from the mount and La is in trouble!
Banner breaks from La's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
La tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner working La over with strikes here.
Banner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Banner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns La that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Banner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Banner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. La looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
La tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
La is trying to escape the mount.
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks La but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Banner is landing with some decent strikes but La is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Banner working La over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Banner lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns La that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a nice shot to the head.
Banner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can La hang on?
Banner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can La hang on?
Banner is landing with some decent strikes but La is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Banner punishing his opponent with strikes.
La is looking to get to half guard.
Banner is landing with some decent strikes but La is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
La sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

La looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
La is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner is looking to advance position but La won't allow it.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner wants to take a breather but La is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Banner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

La lands with a shot to the body.

Banner scores a takedown into full mount!
Banner with the ground and pound from mount.
La tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
La is working to get back to half guard.
Banner landing punches.
Banner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
Banner lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La taking shots to the head.
Banner scoring with strikes but La is staying in there.
La is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner lands a nice shot to the head.
Wayne Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La tries to get back to half guard but can't.
La tries to hold on but Banner postures up.

Banner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but La is surviving well by controlling Banner's body position as best he can.
Banner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can La hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner working the ground and pound effectively.
Banner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Banner is landing with some decent strikes but La is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks La but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Banner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
La is in a horrible position here. Banner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Banner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Banner throws some wild stikes that La manages to avoid easily.
La really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
La manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La is not content to let Banner control the position.
La wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
La is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
La has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banner 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
La doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Banner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in La's guard now.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
La not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Banner drops back looking for a leg! La is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and La manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into La's guard.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
La La has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but La is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banner 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Banner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell TheMarksmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by U can't TOUCH this. TheMarksmen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by imma do it - fabolous. Darrell TheMarksmen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Machida
vs
TheMarksmen

194 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 2

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyota Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell TheMarksmen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMarksmen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TheMarksmen off to one side.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
TheMarksmen looks gassed!
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. TheMarksmen doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of TheMarksmen's head.

It looks like Darrell TheMarksmen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
TheMarksmen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TheMarksmen needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
TheMarksmen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida lands a hook that stumbles TheMarksmen back into the cage. Machida follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping TheMarksmen to the canvas! Machida pounces and lands several unanswered shots - TheMarksmen has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lyota Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Do the Time Warp Again. Cooper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MC Hawkings - F*ck the Creationists. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mullen
vs
Cooper

176 cm
20
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooper wants it to stay on the feet.
Mullen fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooper.
Mullen shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Mullen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Mullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooper as he avoids it easily.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cooper tests Mullen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Brendan Mullen has been cut.
Brendan Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Mullen on that attempt.
Cooper works the jab nicely.

Mullen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper dances in with a quick combination. Mullen is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cooper snaps Mullen's head back. Mullen stumbles backwards against the cage. Cooper steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mullen's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mullen just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sheldon Cooper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto von Bismarck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Kiniski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Bismarck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chris Brown Feat. T-Pain - Kiss Kiss. Gene Kiniski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

von Bismarck
vs
Kiniski

191 cm
26
217 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

193 cm
27
267 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto von Bismarck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Kiniski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiniski tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Bismarck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiniski somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiniski.
Kiniski fails with the takedown.
Otto von Bismarck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Kiniski.
Kiniski closes this distance looking for a takedown but von Bismarck circles away.
Kiniski tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Bismarck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiniski somewhat.
von Bismarck misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiniski closes the distance and clinches up with von Bismarck, looking for a takedown. Kiniski pushes von Bismarck against the cage but von Bismarck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiniski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. von Bismarck tries to avoid it but Kiniski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag von Bismarck to the ground. von Bismarck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiniski looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Bismarck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and von Bismarck wants it to stay on the feet.
von Bismarck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by von Bismarck.

It looks like Gene Kiniski has been cut.
von Bismarck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiniski.
von Bismarck lands a jab-cross combination.

von Bismarck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kiniski's half guard.
Still in half guard, von Bismarck seems content to control.
von Bismarck wants to free his trapped foot but Kiniski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiniski can do anything to dispel that myth.
von Bismarck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Kiniski is defending against the submission attempts here by von Bismarck.
von Bismarck trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski is staying active underneath von Bismarck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otto von Bismarck.
Kiniski with a poor takedown

so von Bismarck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Bismarck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiniski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiniski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
von Bismarck is working Kiniski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
von Bismarck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
von Bismarck with a nice head shot there.
Kiniski keeping moving, preventing von Bismarck from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otto von Bismarck.
von Bismarck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kiniski misses with a takedown attempt
and von Bismarck counters with a stiff right hand.
von Bismarck throws a series of strikes that have Kiniski backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski misses with a takedown attempt

and von Bismarck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
von Bismarck trying to control the action but Kiniski is working from the bottom.
Kiniski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with von Bismarck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
von Bismarck is controlling the pace.
Kiniski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but von Bismarck scores with a couple of nice shots.
von Bismarck passes to side control.
von Bismarck controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Bismarck advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, von Bismarck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto von Bismarck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Kiniski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kiniski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and von Bismarck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kiniski's guard.
Kiniski trying to keep a closed guard but von Bismarck is proving a slippery customer.

von Bismarck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kiniski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom.

Kiniski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiniski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Bismarck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

von Bismarck clinches up against the cage.
von Bismarck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiniski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kiniski wants the takedown. von Bismarck is fighting it off but Kiniski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in von Bismarck's guard against the cage.
Kiniski tries to free his leg and advance position but von Bismarck is retaining full guard.
von Bismarck trying to control the position.
von Bismarck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kiniski!
von Bismarck breaks from Kiniski's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Bismarck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kiniski tries to reverse the position but von Bismarck maintains control.
von Bismarck with good strikes from the mount here!
Kiniski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
von Bismarck has Kiniski flattened out and is raining down punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting von Bismarck here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
von Bismarck has the hooks in. Kiniski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
von Bismarck scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
A lull in the action here.
von Bismarck trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kiniski doesn't escape.
Kiniski covers up after that shot from von Bismarck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Bismarck punishes Kiniski with strikes from the back mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Bismarck biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kiniski breaks von Bismarck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kiniski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but von Bismarck manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
von Bismarck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
von Bismarck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otto von Bismarck.

von Bismarck closes the distance and clinches.
von Bismarck is working for takedown but Kiniski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiniski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Bismarck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
von Bismarck looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto von Bismarck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiniski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. von Bismarck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
von Bismarck looking for a takedown.

von Bismarck wants the takedown. Kiniski is fighting it off but von Bismarck persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kiniski's guard against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Bismarck wants to control from the top but Kiniski keeps moving.
von Bismarck scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto von Bismarck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gene Kiniski'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. This is the final round!

Kiniski misses with a takedown

and von Bismarck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kiniski's guard now.
von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom.
von Bismarck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiniski is trying to control the position but von Bismarck postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kiniski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. von Bismarck is aware though and is defending well.
von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom.
Otto von Bismarck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiniski wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiniski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and von Bismarck counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiniski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
von Bismarck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
von Bismarck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiniski can do to turn this around?
Kiniski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kiniski tries to bench press von Bismarck off him but von Bismarck keeps the position.

von Bismarck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiniski, who protects the arm well.

von Bismarck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
von Bismarck trying to control the position but Kiniski is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kiniski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Otto von Bismarck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Bismarck controls the position.
von Bismarck working the ground and pound.
Kiniski throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
von Bismarck taking a breather here.
von Bismarck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kiniski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski manages to work his way to half guard, despite von Bismarck's best efforts.
von Bismarck wants to pass the guard but Kiniski is defending well.
Kiniski wants to get back to full guard but von Bismarck has passed into side control.
von Bismarck controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
von Bismarck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kiniski?
Kiniski tries to reverse the position but von Bismarck maintains control.
Kiniski tries to hold on but von Bismarck pushes him away.
von Bismarck looking to control and managing it successfully.
von Bismarck'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.
Gene Kiniski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiniski is looking to improve his position but von Bismarck isn't that keen on the idea.
von Bismarck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
von Bismarck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto von Bismarck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well von Bismarck 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto von Bismarck!