HWP125: Murvis vs Von Herrmann PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brock lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter. brock lesnar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carlos jr
vs
lesnar

183 cm
28
257 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

194 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carlos jr!
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, brock lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos jr stuffs the takedown attempt from lesnar. lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Carlos jr which made him look bad.
lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Jose Carlos jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of brock lesnar.
lesnar misses with a head kick.
Carlos jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlos jr wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos jr keeps the fight on the outside.
lesnar fails with the takedown.
lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
lesnar looks gassed!
Carlos jr leaves lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Carlos jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carlos jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carlos jr forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
lesnar tries to kick Carlos jr off but Carlos jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carlos jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Carlos jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos jr passes to side control.
Carlos jr in side control lands a decent elbow.

Carlos jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlos jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
lesnar is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carlos jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, lesnar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carlos jr but great work by lesnar.
Carlos jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of lesnar.
Sloppy strikes there by lesnar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
lesnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
lesnar in side control, throwing shots but Carlos jr defends.
Carlos jr dodges the ground and pound from lesnar.

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.
lesnar misses with the ground and pound.
lesnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carlos jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from lesnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
lesnar wants to take a breather but Carlos jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for lesnar.
lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Carlos jr avoids the head kick by lesnar.
lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Carlos jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. lesnar won't be happy with that.
Carlos jr working away.

Carlos jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, lesnar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carlos jr but great work by lesnar.
lesnar in side control, throwing shots but Carlos jr defends.
Carlos jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of lesnar.
Carlos jr regains half guard, as lesnar was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlos jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from lesnar.
lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlos jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlos jr's head.
lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
lesnar trying to control from half guard but Carlos jr is working away.
lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
lesnar misses with a head shot. Carlos jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carlos jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
lesnar advances position into side control!
lesnar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carlos jr is avoiding damage well.
Carlos jr is not content to let lesnar control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lesnar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Carlos jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
lesnar trying to control the position but Carlos jr is working away.
lesnar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
lesnar 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.
lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carlos jr to see if he's OK.

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.
Carlos jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by lesnar.
lesnar working the ground and pound but Carlos jr is defending the strikes.
Carlos jr is pushing lesnar's head away, looking to escape. lesnar manages to hold on to the position though.
lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Carlos jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
lesnar trying to control the action but Carlos jr is working from the bottom.
Carlos jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Carlos jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Carlos jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carlos jr.
lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carlos jr lands a couple of elbows.
Carlos jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carlos jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlos jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlos jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlos jr is looking to work some ground and pound but lesnar has wrist control.
Carlos jr trying to control the position from guard on top but lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlos jr trying to control but lesnar is working from the bottom.
Carlos jr postures up in lesnar's guard and throws a big left but lesnar blocks it.
Carlos jr trying to control but lesnar is working from the bottom.
Carlos jr throwing strikes from guard but lesnar blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carlos jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of lesnar's head.
Carlos jr prevents lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Carlos jr thows a big elbow that misses.
lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlos jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlos jr throws a big right hand that misses.
lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlos jr is controlling him.
Carlos jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlos jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr tries to free his leg and advance position but lesnar is retaining full guard.
Carlos jr throwing strikes from guard but lesnar blocks nicely.

Carlos jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlos jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carlos jr postures up in lesnar's guard and throws a big left but lesnar blocks it.

Carlos jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlos jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
lesnar is trying to control the position but Carlos jr postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carlos jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
lesnar keeping moving, preventing Carlos jr from controlling successfully.
Carlos jr postures up in lesnar's guard and throws a big left but lesnar blocks it.
Carlos jr wants to control from the top but lesnar keeps moving.
Carlos jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos jr is working hard here to advance position.
Carlos jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carlos jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlos jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Carlos jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Brasil. Juliano Junior looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Junior
vs
Resnar

185 cm
27
216 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

205 cm
24
270 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior dodges the punch combination from Resnar.
A jab lands there for Resnar.

It looks like Juliano Junior has been cut.
Resnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Resnar.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Resnar.
Resnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Resnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Resnar misses.
Resnar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brock Resnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Resnar misses the shot to the body.
Resnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Junior at a distance.
Junior is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Resnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Resnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Junior.
Junior staying out of range there.
Resnar tried to score with a low kick but Junior checks it.
Resnar loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnar misses with an uppercut.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Resnar throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Resnar throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Resnar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Resnar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliano Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Resnar.
Resnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Resnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Resnar scores with a decent looking hook.
Resnar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Resnar misses with a straight left.
Resnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnar connects with a nice cross there... Junior is looking wobbly and Resnar recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Junior to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Resnar jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Resnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mussolini comes to the cage accompanied by You gonna git bombed. Frank Mir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lucas Mussolini
vs
Mir

209 cm
28
264 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

186 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussolini scores with a one two! Mir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Mussolini which made him look bad.
Mir throws a series of punches but Mussolini avoids them all with ease.
Mussolini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mir looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mussolini tries to clinch but Mir is having none of it.

Mussolini pushes Mir up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mussolini.
Mussolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mussolini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mussolini lands a hook that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Mussolini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mussolini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mussolini stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mussolini for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Mussolini breaks from the clinch.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mussolini.
Mir throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mussolini to counter with a crisp jab.
Mussolini dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Mussolini stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mussolini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mussolini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mussolini rushes Mir and presses him up against the cage.
Mir wants to get back to striking at distance but Mussolini won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Mussolini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mussolini holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mussolini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mir drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mussolini pulls his leg out and moves away.
San Lucas Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mussolini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mussolini wants to clinch.
Mir throws a head kick but Mussolini moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mir.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini wants to clinch.
Mir tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mussolini counters by clinching up.
Mussolini can't break the clinch.
Mir blocking some punches.
Mir tries to pull guard but Mussolini won't allow it.
Mussolini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mussolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mussolini.
Mussolini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mussolini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mussolini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mussolini taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mussolini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini lands a shot to the body.
Mussolini stalling in the clinch.
Mussolini scores with a shot to the side of Mir's head.
A bit of stalling here from Mussolini.
Mir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mussolini walks away with a smile on his face. Mir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mussolini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mussolini pushes Mir up against the cage in a clinch.
Mussolini presses Mir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mussolini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mussolini pushes off an throws an elbow but Mir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mir takes a shot to the head.

Mussolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir avoids the head kick by Mussolini.
Mussolini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
San Lucas Mussolini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mussolini tries to close the distance and clinch but Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Lucas Mussolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mir misses with a body kick.
Mussolini is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mussolini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Mussolini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir misses with a double jab
and Mussolini counters with a left and a right that stings Mir.
Mir darts in trying to clinch

and Mussolini counters by clinching up.
Mir is breathing heavily.

Mir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mussolini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mussolini.
Mir tries to pull guard but Mussolini holds him up against the cage and eventually Mir drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Mussolini to work.
Mir trying to stall but Mussolini improves his position.
Mir fails to pull guard.
San Lucas Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mussolini trying to control the position but instead, Mir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mussolini into the cage.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mussolini.
Mussolini gets underhooks to prevent Mir's takedown attempt.
San Lucas Mussolini has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Mussolini breaks from the clinch.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mussolini is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Mussolini circles away and we're back to standing.

Mussolini pushes Mir up against the cage in a clinch.
Mussolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mussolini.

Mir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mussolini sprawls well. Mussolini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Mussolini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mussolini connects with a right hand. Mir shakes it off.

Mir clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mussolini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mussolini circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mussolini counter with a right hand.
San Lucas Mussolini is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir darts in trying to clinch

and Mussolini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mir turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mussolini's legs.
Mussolini is trying to buck Mir off.
Mir is staying tight to Mussolini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mussolini is looking to regain half guard here but Mir keeps moving and retains side control.

Mir stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir scores with a hook.
Mir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mussolini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mir's knee momentarily.
Mussolini tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mussolini swinging wildly here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Lucas Mussolini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir'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!

Mussolini tries to clinch
and Mir counters with a solid body kick.
Mussolini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mir throws a head kick that misses
and Mussolini counters with a nice body shot.
Mussolini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
Mussolini tries to clinch but Mir is having none of it.
A cross from Mir lands.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mussolini is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Mussolini circles away and we're back to standing.
Mussolini clinches but Mir breaks the clinch

and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mussolini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mussolini scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Mir breaks from the clinch.
Mir misses with a body kick.
Mussolini tries to clinch but Mir is having none of it.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
San Lucas Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Mir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mussolini's waist but Mussolini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mir off to one side.

Mussolini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Mussolini breaks the clinch.
Mir tries to clinch but Mussolini moves away

and Mussolini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mussolini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini lands with a short shot to the head.

Mir drags the fight down to the ground.
Mir trying to keep a closed guard but Mussolini is proving a slippery customer.
Mir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mussolini tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
Mir wants to sweep here but Mussolini controlling him for the moment.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mussolini manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mussolini keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Mir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Mussolini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mussolini defends it nicely.
Mussolini tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
San Lucas Mussolini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Both fighters circling a little - Mir finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mussolini. No joy for Mir on that attempt.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Mussolini circles away.
Mussolini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mussolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mir tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mussolini moves into the clinch.

Mussolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Lucas Mussolini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mussolini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Mir.
I think Mussolini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Lucas Mussolini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakev Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Sierra Leone as his entrance music. Buakev Law told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Morton
vs
Law

192 cm
26
255 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

193 cm
27
250 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Morton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakev Law!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton tries to clinch up.

Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Law's brow.
Morton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Law tries a knee to the head but Morton blocks it.
Morton misses with an elbow over the top.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Law blocks the elbow strike.
Law tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morton avoids it.

Law works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morton wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Morton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.

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.
Morton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morton pushes Law off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morton tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morton keeps the fight on the outside.
Law looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Law wants to clinch.
Morton tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.

Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Law looks gassed!
Morton lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Buakev Law has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morton throws an elbow but misses.
Morton slowing the pace effectively.
Morton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morton lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morton.
Morton throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Morton to work.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but Morton is blocking nicely.
Morton lands a knee to the head.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Morton lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Morton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carl Morton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buakev Law's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morton doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Morton tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Morton tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Law.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Morton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Morton. That snapped Law's head back.
Law tries to clinch but Morton is having none of it.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Morton pushes him off.
Morton keeps the fight on the outside.
Morton tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Morton has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Morton.
Morton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morton lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morton blocks it with crossed arms.
Morton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Law is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
Morton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Morton.
Morton scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morton lands a nice uppercut.
Law tries to land knees in the clinch but Morton avoids the damage to the body.
Morton is pushing Law up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Law putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morton.
Morton lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Morton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morton lands a nice elbow.
Morton scores with a knee to the head.
Morton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morton just leaning against Law, taking a breather.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morton is pushing Law up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law blocks the elbow strike.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Morton is struggling to control the position.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morton lands an elbow inside.
Law unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morton misses with a knee strike.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morton lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Morton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Law landing knees to the body.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Morton lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morton blocks it with crossed arms.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Morton, against the cage.
Morton misses with an elbow over the top.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but Morton is blocking nicely.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Morton, against the cage.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Morton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Law tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morton avoids it.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but Morton is blocking nicely.
Morton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morton's face.
Morton stalling against the cage.

Law gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morton works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.
Law wants to control from the top but Morton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Morton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buakev Law'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!

Law goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Law darts in and clinches Morton up against the cage.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Morton, against the cage.
Law is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.

Morton drops Law with a big knee straight up the middle! Law is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Morton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morton doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Morton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morton tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Morton is looking to clinch.

Morton moves into the clinch.
Morton lands a damaging elbow.
Morton lands a nice elbow.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morton tries to stall but Law uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morton lands a damaging elbow.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Morton lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Morton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morton content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Morton lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Morton lands a nice elbow.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
Morton lands an elbow inside.
Morton lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Morton taking a breather.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Morton lands a nice elbow.
Morton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morton lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but Morton is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morton.
Morton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Morton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morton avoiding damage as Law throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morton.
Morton managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Morton lands a damaging elbow.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morton lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morton lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Law landing knees to the body.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Morton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morton lands an elbow inside.
Morton is struggling to control the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Law obliges.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Morton blocks with his arms.
Law being controlled against the cage.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morton is pushing Law up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Law scores with a knee to the head.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morton lands a damaging elbow.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morton lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Law scores with a knee to the head.
Morton has Law pushed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morton misses with an elbow strike.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law tries to land knees in the clinch but Morton avoids the damage to the body.
Morton lands a damaging elbow.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morton.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Law's brow.
Morton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Law tries a knee to the head but Morton blocks it.
Law avoids a wild elbow strike from Morton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton throws an elbow that misses.
Morton looking to slow down the pace here.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morton scores with a knee to the head.
Law lands a knee to the head.
Morton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Law's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Law putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Law tries a knee to the head but Morton blocks it.
Morton looking to throw knees to the head but Law is blocking nicely.
Morton throws an elbow that misses.
Law missing with knees to the body.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Morton tries to stall but Law uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morton lands with a light punch inside.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morton blocks it with crossed arms.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Morton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morton throws a series of punches but Law moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buakev Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carl Morton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul von Konkelberries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rawls (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.

von Konkelberries
vs
Rawls

210 cm
26
255 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

178 cm
24
222 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul von Konkelberries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Konkelberries looks to land a combination but Rawls avoids it well.
von Konkelberries shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Rawls as von Konkelberries shoots in.
Rawls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and von Konkelberries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like John Rawls has been cut.
von Konkelberries has his takedown stuffed

and Rawls counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul von Konkelberries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawls trying to control the action but von Konkelberries is working from the bottom.
Rawls looking to punish the body of his opponent here but von Konkelberries is avoiding damage well.
von Konkelberries manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rawls's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rawls is trying to work for a kimura but von Konkelberries is defending well.

von Konkelberries looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
von Konkelberries tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
Rawls wants to take a breather but von Konkelberries is having none of it.
von Konkelberries trying to get back to full guard but Rawls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rawls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as von Konkelberries is looking to escape.
Rawls controlling the pace for now.
von Konkelberries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
von Konkelberries manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rawls is taking a breather. von Konkelberries says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

von Konkelberries actively working from the bottom here.
von Konkelberries slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
von Konkelberries is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawls is aware though and is defending well.
Rawls trying to control but von Konkelberries is working from the bottom.

von Konkelberries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rawls passes into half guard.
Rawls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
von Konkelberries is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.

von Konkelberries looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rawls uses his free foot to push down on von Konkelberries's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for von Konkelberries.
Rawls lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Konkelberries is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
von Konkelberries is desperately trying to improve his position but Rawls has a good base and remains in mount.
von Konkelberries is squirming around, avoiding Rawls's attempts to control the action.
von Konkelberries is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rawls raining down shots from the mount!
Rawls tries to control but von Konkelberries wriggling away.
von Konkelberries is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rawls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rawls'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.

von Konkelberries throws a right and a left that Rawls avoids nicely.
von Konkelberries scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
von Konkelberries doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rawls decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in von Konkelberries's guard.
von Konkelberries 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.

von Konkelberries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rawls advances to half guard.
Rawls wants to stand up but von Konkelberries is controlling the position.
Rawls is looking to take a break and control but von Konkelberries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
von Konkelberries tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.
von Konkelberries has a hand on Rawls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rawls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls working the ground and pound effectively.
Rawls tries to control but von Konkelberries wriggling away.
von Konkelberries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
von Konkelberries sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.

von Konkelberries looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawls is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawls is pressing down on von Konkelberries's thigh, looking to free his foot. von Konkelberries is holding on for now.
von Konkelberries is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawls wants to control but von Konkelberries is keeping him busy.
von Konkelberries tries to roll over but Rawls keeps him under control.
Rawls tries to pass the half guard into mount. von Konkelberries knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Rawls is working for a kimura but von Konkelberries is defending it quite comfortably.
von Konkelberries manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Konkelberries looking for a sweep. Not yet von Konkelberries, not yet.

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

Rawls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on von Konkelberries, up you get!
von Konkelberries scores with a one two! Rawls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
von Konkelberries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rawls counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in von Konkelberries's guard now.

von Konkelberries escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
von Konkelberries is trying to control the position but Rawls postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawls tries to stand but von Konkelberries is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rawls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

von Konkelberries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rawls passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
von Konkelberries gets back to half guard.

von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Konkelberries keeps working.
von Konkelberries tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rawls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rawls's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from von Konkelberries enables Rawls to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. von Konkelberries manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rawls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

von Konkelberries is looking for a triangle but Rawls pushes his legs off easily.
Rawls trying to control the position from guard on top but von Konkelberries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rawls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
von Konkelberries keeping moving, preventing Rawls from controlling successfully.

von Konkelberries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

von Konkelberries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls is pushing down on von Konkelberries's leg trying to pass to half guard. von Konkelberries is fighting to maintain full guard but Rawls has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Rawls is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
von Konkelberries regains full guard. Nicely done.

von Konkelberries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

von Konkelberries looking for a guillotine here but Rawls defends easily.

Rawls gets to his feet. von Konkelberries looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rawls takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Konkelberries has his takedown stuffed

and Rawls counters with a nice double leg into guard.
von Konkelberries wants to sweep but no luck.

von Konkelberries working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rawls has passed into half guard!
von Konkelberries wants to get back to full guard.
von Konkelberries has a hand on Rawls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rawls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
von Konkelberries tries to reverse the position but Rawls maintains control.
Rawls looking to control but von Konkelberries is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Rawls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Konkelberries is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls landing strikes from the mount.

Rawls is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rawls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and von Konkelberries counters with a takedown into side control.

von Konkelberries tries for a kimura but Rawls is defending well.
Paul von Konkelberries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawls wants to control but von Konkelberries postures up.
von Konkelberries working the ground and pound.

von Konkelberries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
von Konkelberries lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rawls down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

von Konkelberries is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rawls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
von Konkelberries is looking to take a break and control but Rawls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John Rawls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
von Konkelberries throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by von Konkelberries.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rawls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rawls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mui Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Texas Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thai
vs
Texas Ranger

205 cm
25
265 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mui Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Texas Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas Ranger shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Texas Ranger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Texas Ranger defending well as Thai loads up on a big left hand.
Thai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thai sizes up Texas Ranger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Texas Ranger ducks under a wild hook from Thai.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Texas Ranger avoids the body shot from Thai.
Thai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Thai as he connects with a hook.
Texas Ranger looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai misses with a hook. Texas Ranger ducked under it nicely.
Thai measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Texas Ranger! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mui Thai!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Welsh
vs
Jordan

199 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
237 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh misses with a few strikes there.
Jordan is looking to score with low kicks.
Jordan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Welsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan.
Jordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Welsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Welsh lands with an overhand left.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Welsh lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welsh checks a leg kick.
Jordan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Welsh avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Jordan dodges the punch combination from Welsh.
Welsh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.
A combination from Welsh does no damage.
Welsh throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh misses with a wild combination.
Jordan tries to work over Welsh's front leg with a kick but Welsh checks it.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Welsh is just out of range.
A combination from Welsh does no damage.
Good leg kick by Jordan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Welsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Welsh.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Welsh throws a series of strikes that have Jordan backpedaling.
Welsh throws a combination that misses
and Jordan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Welsh misses with a few strikes there.
Welsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jordan thumps Welsh with a low kick.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jordan scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Welsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a chopping leg kick but Welsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Welsh swinging wildly here.
Welsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jordan is looking to score with low kicks.
Jordan swings for the body but Welsh moves out of range.
Mike Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jordan throws a right hand that Welsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Welsh also avoids with ease.
Welsh throws a one two combo.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Welsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jordan.
Jordan feints and then cracks Welsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welsh down.
Danga de danga de dang - Welsh scores with a four punch combination!
Jordan walks into a straight right hand from Welsh.
Jordan scores with a three punch combo!
Jordan throws out a leg kick but Welsh moves out of range and Jordan only half commits.
Welsh tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan scores with a nice strike.
Danga de danga de dang - Welsh scores with a four punch combination!
Welsh tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Welsh.

Jordan is rocked!
Welsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Jordan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Welsh connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Welsh tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welsh scores with a three punch combo!
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Welsh finish him?
Welsh avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Welsh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Welsh does no damage.
Jordan throws a leg kick which misses Welsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Welsh tries to avoid it.
Welsh is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Welsh.
Welsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jordan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jordan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Welsh rather than just go for the knockout.
Welsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Welsh misses with the combination.
Jordan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Welsh is able to avoid easily.
Welsh tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Welsh. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.
Welsh misses with a low kick.
Welsh throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Welsh throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Welsh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Welsh.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jordan, right into the meat.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Welsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Welsh misses with a looping left.
Jordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnny Welsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jordan swings for the body but Welsh moves out of range.
Welsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Welsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Welsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jordan, as that shot connected.
Welsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Welsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Welsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Jordan's head.
Welsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jordan. That's going to slow Welsh down.
Welsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Welsh counters with a straight right hand.
Johnny Welsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan throws a chopping leg kick but Welsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Welsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Welsh falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jordan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Welsh misses with a few strikes there.
Jordan punishes Welsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jordan misses the jab.
Welsh throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Welsh checks it
and Welsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Welsh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Mike Jordan has been cut.
Welsh checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Welsh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jordan backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Welsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Welsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Jordan.
Welsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Welsh lands with a hook. Jordan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Welsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jordan lands a leg kick that knocks Welsh off balance momentarily.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Welsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Welsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan digs a good hook to Welsh's body.
Jordan misses with a low kick.
Welsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welsh.
No joy there for Welsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Welsh.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Jordan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jordan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Welsh has got the better of the exchanges.
Jordan lands a front kick.
That kick from Welsh tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Welsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Welsh misses
and Jordan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welsh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Welsh throws a combination that misses
and Jordan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Welsh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jordan's head.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Jordan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Welsh connects with a single shot there.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Welsh.
Welsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Jordan.
Welsh throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Welsh.
Welsh throws a nice looking combination but Jordan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Welsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan scoring well with a low kick there.
Welsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Welsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Welsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Welsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Jordan'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!

A good leg kick by Jordan.
Welsh throws a combination that misses
and Jordan counters with a low kick, right behind Welsh 's knee.
Welsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Welsh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jordan!
Jordan motions for Welsh to come forward. Jordan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Welsh misses with a wild combination.
Jordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jordan throws a head kick that Welsh semi-blocks.
Jordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body kick there by Jordan.
Jordan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Welsh is able to avoid easily.
Welsh looks to land a combination but Jordan avoids it well.
Jordan scores with a leg kick.
Jordan misses with a combination
and Welsh counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Welsh misses with a combination
and Jordan counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh checks a low kick from Jordan.
A telegraphed right hand from Welsh misses the target.
Welsh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordan scores with a spinning back kick!
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welsh.
Donk. Welsh catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
Jordan blocks a jab.
Jordan tests Welsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Welsh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jordan.
Welsh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Welsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jordan can pounce on him.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welsh misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Jordan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welsh's calf.
Jordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jordan looks for the body kick but Welsh saw that one coming.
Jordan slips under a jab from Welsh.
Jordan pushes Welsh away with a front kick.
Welsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jordan thuds a left hand into Welsh's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Welsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jordan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jordan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jordan connects with a high kick.
Welsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Welsh moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Welsh.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jordan.
Welsh looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jordan swinging wildly here.
Welsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Welsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Welsh scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Welsh.
Jordan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Welsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan circles away quickly and effectively.
Welsh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Welsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Welsh misses with a hook. Jordan ducked under it nicely.
Welsh misses with a double jab.
Mike Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan 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.
A big left from Welsh misses.
Welsh throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan defending well as Welsh loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Welsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Welsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Welsh misses with a double jab
and Jordan counters with a body kick.
A combination from Welsh does no damage.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Jordan.
Welsh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a head kick. That will keep Welsh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Welsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Welsh!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reeves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Set to Fail - Lamb of God. 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.

Reeves
vs
Kalashnikov

180 cm
26
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalashnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reeves.
Jacob Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reeves.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reeves throws a big shot that misses.
Reeves misses with a looping left.
Reeves tries to bum rush Kalashnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reeves throws a right hand that Kalashnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalashnikov also avoids with ease.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves throws a big shot that misses.
Reeves misses with an uppercut.
Reeves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalashnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Reeves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves throws a hook but Kalashnikov avoids it easily.
Reeves throws a looping overhand right but Kalashnikov ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Reeves misses.
Kalashnikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalashnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reeves.
The fighters circling - Reeves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Reeves.
Reeves throws a right hand that Kalashnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalashnikov also avoids with ease.
Reeves looks to land a left hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range nicely.
Kalashnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacob Reeves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reeves missing with a left hand there. Kalashnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reeves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reeves lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Avtomat Kalashnikov has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reeves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalashnikov.
Reeves swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Reeves tries to bum rush Kalashnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov avoids them all with ease.
Reeves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalashnikov's hands.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Reeves.
Kalashnikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reeves pinned against the cage. Reeves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reeves takes a swing at Kalashnikov's ribcage but misses.
Reeves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalashnikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reeves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reeves thows a body shot but no joy.
Reeves throws a nice looking combination but Kalashnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reeves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reeves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reeves throws a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reeves looks to land a combination but Kalashnikov avoids it well.
Reeves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reeves throws a jab when Kalashnikov was well out of range.
Kalashnikov staying out of range there.
Reeves misses with a few strikes there.
Reeves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalashnikov.
Nice defenses there by Kalashnikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reeves tries to bum rush Kalashnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reeves throws a right hand that Kalashnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalashnikov also avoids with ease.
Reeves throws a hook but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Reeves.
Reeves throws a right and a left that Kalashnikov avoids nicely.
Kalashnikov tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reeves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalashnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reeves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reeves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reeves.
Reeves throws a jab when Kalashnikov was well out of range.
Reeves slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Reeves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Reeves.
Reeves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalashnikov is just out of range.
Kalashnikov connects with a high kick.
Reeves with a nice cross.
Kalashnikov slips a jab and a cross from Reeves.
Reeves throws a shot from downtown. Kalashnikov moves away and avoids it.
Reeves throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Reeves looks to land a combination but Kalashnikov avoids it well.
Reeves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalashnikov moves away.
Reeves thuds a left hand into Kalashnikov's body.
Kalashnikov moves out of range as Reeves strikes.
Reeves with a jab.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves throws a jab when Kalashnikov was well out of range.
Reeves lands with a hook. Kalashnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That has opened up Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Reeves.
Reeves lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalashnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reeves loads up on a big right hand but Kalashnikov slips the punch.
Reeves throws a looping overhand right but Kalashnikov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Reeves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reeves.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reeves.
That kick from Kalashnikov tenderised Reeves's leg. Reeves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reeves misses with a straight left.
Reeves throws a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reeves throws out a powerful jab.
Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reeves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Reeves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reeves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reeves but Reeves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacob Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avtomat Kalashnikov.
Reeves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

The cut above Avtomat Kalashnikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reeves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reeves looks to throw the jab but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kalashnikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Reeves misses.
Reeves misses with a hook. Kalashnikov ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with the combination.
Reeves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with a solid body kick.
Reeves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Reeves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reeves misses with a body punch
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kalashnikov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reeves is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kalashnikov.
Reeves misses with a looping right.
Jacob Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reeves throws a left and a right that both miss

so Kalashnikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Kalashnikov tries to pass.
Reeves wants to stand and escape but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes from guard but Reeves blocks nicely.

Reeves pushes Kalashnikov off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Reeves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kalashnikov moves out of range as Reeves strikes.
Reeves misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a solid body kick.
Reeves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reeves misses the body punch
and Kalashnikov counters with a head kick.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reeves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Reeves misses.
Reeves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice body kick.
Reeves throws a lazy right hand but Kalashnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a straight right.
Reeves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with a big head kick but Reeves shrugs it off.
Reeves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reeves throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reeves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick that stops Reeves in his tracks momentarily.
Reeves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalashnikov moves away.
Kalashnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reeves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice body kick.
Reeves looks to land a combination. Kalashnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reeves misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick.
Reeves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov shoots for a takedown but Reeves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves throws a combination that misses

so Kalashnikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Kalashnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Reeves has wrist control.
Kalashnikov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reeves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalashnikov postures up in Reeves's guard and throws a big left but Reeves blocks it.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalashnikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Reeves has his feet on Kalashnikov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Reeves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a head kick. That will keep Reeves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jacob Reeves is winning the standup battle so far.
Reeves misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reeves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalashnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reeves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reeves misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reeves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves misses with a straight right.
Avtomat Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reeves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Reeves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reach Disadvantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bob had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bob
vs
Disadvantage

195 cm
25
280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reach Disadvantage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Bob stuffs the takedown attempt from Disadvantage. Disadvantage gets slowly back to his feet.
Disadvantage throws a big shot that misses.
Disadvantage fails to land the takedown.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reach Disadvantage.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Reach Disadvantage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disadvantage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob's waist but Bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Disadvantage off to one side.

Bob throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Disadvantage was covering up waiting for the punch and Bob finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Disadvantage blocks nicely.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Disadvantage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob working some strikes from top position.
Bob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
Bob passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bob looks up at the clock and then as Disadvantage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bob smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bob lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Disadvantage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bob.
Bob scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob landing a few strikes.
Bob misses with the ground and pound.
Bob lands a nice forearm strike.
Disadvantage is trying to improve his position.
Bob working the ground and pound but Disadvantage is defending the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Disadvantage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bob connects with a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Bob.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Disadvantage some visible discomfort.
Disadvantage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bob scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob working the head with strikes.
Bob working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bob tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bob is chipping away with strikes.
Bob connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Disadvantage some visible discomfort.
Bob 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.
Bob lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Disadvantage down.
Bob is working Disadvantage over with some ground and pound from side control.
Disadvantage looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob grinds an elbow into Disadvantage's temple.

Disadvantage is rocked!
Bob scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Disadvantage is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bob can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Murvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying von Herrmann's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - Buck Dich. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Butch von Herrmann enters the cage!

Murvis
vs
von Herrmann

195 cm
26
265 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

185 cm
27
265 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Murvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Herrmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
von Herrmann misses with an uppercut.
von Herrmann looks to throw the jab but Murvis is out of range.

Murvis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows von Herrmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
von Herrmann postures up in Murvis's guard and throws a big left but Murvis blocks it.
von Herrmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
von Herrmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murvis is trying to keep von Herrmann in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Herrmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann lands a couple of elbows.
von Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Murvis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann prevents Murvis from getting back to his feet.
Murvis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Herrmann postures up and lands a big shot to Murvis's brow.
von Herrmann distracts Murvis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
von Herrmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murvis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Herrmann distracts Murvis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murvis looking for a sweep. Not yet Murvis, not yet.
von Herrmann looking to pass the guard.
von Herrmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murvis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murvis is looking to stand up but von Herrmann isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Herrmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murvis wants to stand but von Herrmann is controlling the position.
von Herrmann throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
von Herrmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murvis is keeping the position for now.
von Herrmann working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann stops Murvis from standing up.
von Herrmann throwing strikes but missing.
von Herrmann stops Murvis from standing up.
Murvis is breathing heavily.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Herrmann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
von Herrmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
von Herrmann working some strikes from top position.
Murvis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
von Herrmann stands up over Murvis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
von Herrmann postures up and lands a big shot to Murvis's brow.
von Herrmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
von Herrmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells von Herrmann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Murvis has his feet on von Herrmann's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Herrmann looks to land a combination. Murvis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Ronald Murvis has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

von Herrmann gets a takedown into half guard.
von Herrmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
von Herrmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murvis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
von Herrmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
von Herrmann 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.
von Herrmann working the head and body with strikes.
von Herrmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murvis defending well though.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Murvis is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann winds up and cracks Murvis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murvis pushes von Herrmann off looking to stand but von Herrmann dives back in and keeps control.
von Herrmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murvis's head.
Murvis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
von Herrmann working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murvis's head.
von Herrmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murvis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but von Herrmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murvis has hold of von Herrmann's hands but von Herrmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
von Herrmann lands with a punch from half guard.
von Herrmann slips a nice elbow through Murvis's hands, connecting with Murvis's forehead.
von Herrmann stops Murvis from getting back to his feet.
von Herrmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murvis defending well though.
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. von Herrmann connects with a nice short shot to Murvis's temple.
von Herrmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
von Herrmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
von Herrmann winds up and cracks Murvis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
von Herrmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Herrmann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
von Herrmann thows a huge punch but Murvis dodges it nicely.
von Herrmann lands with a punch from half guard.
Murvis wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch von Herrmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Murvis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

von Herrmann drives through with a takedown into guard.

Murvis pushes von Herrmann off and gets back to his feet.

von Herrmann shoots in and bounces Murvis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Butch von Herrmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murvis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Murvis pushes von Herrmann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Murvis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Herrmann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Herrmann punishing his opponent with strikes.

Ronald Murvis's cut is getting worse.
von Herrmann lands a big shot there that rocks Murvis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Ronald Murvis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murvis is bucking up trying to escape but von Herrmann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Butch von Herrmann!