HWP167: Doe vs James 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arht Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gucio Gucik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gucik has chosen Dawaj na ring !!!! as his entrance music. Arht Toro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Toro
vs
Gucik

195 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 17 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arht Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gucio Gucik!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gucik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gucik looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Toro shoots in and gets a takedown into Gucik's guard.
Toro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gucik's guard.

Toro gets to his feet - Gucik follows without any prompting.
Gucik doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Toro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toro wanted to stand there but Gucik had control of the position.
Gucik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toro is looking to stand up but Gucik won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Toro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gucik, up you get!

Toro gets the takedown into side control.
Toro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Toro decides to stand back up.

Toro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gucik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Toro decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Gucik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Toro to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gucik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toro is aware though and is defending well.
Gucik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toro's guard.
Gucik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gucik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toro is looking to stand up but Gucik isn't so interested in that idea.
Gucik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gucik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gucik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toro is keeping the position for now.
Gucik passes into half guard.
Gucik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gucik tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Gucik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gucik on the ground.

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.
Gucik tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Toro.
Gucik stops Toro from getting back to his feet.
Gucik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Gucik stands up from half guard.

Toro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gucik misses with a takedown attempt

and Toro counters with a takedown into side control.

Toro decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gucik to his feet.

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

Toro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gucik to get to his feet.

Toro feints and as Gucik raises his hands in defense, Toro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gucik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Toro won't allow Gucik to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toro wants to stand but Gucik is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gucik throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Toro won't allow Gucik to get back to his feet.
Toro wants to stand but Gucik is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gucik is working an open guard so Toro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Toro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gucik to the mat! Gucik manages to get full guard.

Toro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Gucik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toro did well to prevent Gucik getting side control.
Gucik stops Toro from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gucik wants to get back to his feet.
Arht Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toro is not content to let Gucik control the position.

Gucik stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Toro to get to his feet.
Toro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gucik defends it nicely.
Gucik throws a head kick that misses

so Toro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gucik has a closed guard, preventing Toro from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gucik will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Toro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gucik's guard.
Toro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gucik trying to keep a closed guard but Toro is proving a slippery customer.

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

and Toro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Toro wants to get up but he can't break Gucik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gucik is looking to stand up but Toro isn't so interested in that idea.
Gucik throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Toro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gucik is proving hard to escape from.

Gucik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toro defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gucik is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arht Toro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Toro shoots for a double leg takedown but Gucik sprawls well. He's pushed Toro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Toro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Toro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gucik trying to hold on to Toro's head to control him but Toro postures up.
Toro tries to stand and escape but Gucik is controlling the position.
Gucik is looking to escape.

Toro stands up out of the half guard.
Gucik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gucik misses with a takedown attempt

and Toro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gucik's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gucik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toro defends it easily.
Toro wants to get up but he can't break Gucik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gucik looking for a guillotine here but Toro defends easily.

Gucik manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gucik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Toro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gucik's guard.
Toro wanted to stand there but Gucik had control of the position.

Gucik has his feet on Toro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gucik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gucik lands in his opponent's guard.
Gucik trying to move into half guard but instead Toro has managed to sweep!

Toro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gucik doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Toro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gucik's guard.

Toro gets to his feet - Gucik follows without any prompting.
Gucik misses with a takedown attempt

and Toro counters with a takedown into side control.
Arht Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gucio Gucik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gucik tries to improve position but can't.
Gucik is pushing Toro's head away, looking to escape. Toro manages to hold on to the position though.
Gucik wants to control but Toro postures up.
Toro wants to stand but Gucik has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Gucik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gucik pushes Toro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Toro wants to stand but Gucik has his arm trapped.

Toro decides to stand back up. Toro steps back and let's Gucik get back to his feet.

Toro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gucik sprawls well initially but Toro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gucik misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Toro prevents Gucik from improving his position.
Gucio Gucik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Toro stands up out of the half guard.
A shot to the body from Gucik misses

so Toro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toro wants to get up but he can't break Gucik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gucik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gucik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gucik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Gucik's legs - danger averted.
Gucik has a closed guard, preventing Toro from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gucik wants to sweep here but Toro controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arht Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arht Toro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Orlando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando's entrance music is the time. A fine choice. Crosby has chosen Spoon Man as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orlando
vs
Crosby

201 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

210 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Orlando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlando walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlando wants to clinch

and Crosby counters by clinching up.

Crosby manages to break the clinch.

Crosby clinches up with Orlando and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Crosby to work.
Crosby continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Crosby manages to break the clinch.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlando counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Crosby! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Orlando!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Ratcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumpel Stilzchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stilzchen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I can feel it in the air tonight - Gorilla power. Jonathan Ratcliffe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ratcliffe
vs
Stilzchen

201 cm
27
208 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

188 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown 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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Ratcliffe!
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, Rumpel Stilzchen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratcliffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stilzchen counters with a single leg into guard. Ratcliffe didn't expect that.

Ratcliffe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stilzchen has his hands clasped together but Ratcliffe extends an breaks Stilzchen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ratcliffe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Ratcliffe!

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 Venser Soujourner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soujourner
vs
Mir

188 cm
28
235 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

186 cm
28
265 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown 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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Venser Soujourner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tests Soujourner's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Mir looking to score a takedown here. Soujourner is defending well but Mir drives through and ends up in Soujourner's guard.

Mir stands up from Soujourner's guard - Mir perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mir feints and as Soujourner raises his hands in defense, Mir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Soujourner is keeping the position.
Soujourner wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soujourner, up you get!
Soujourner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.

Mir breaks from the clinch.
Soujourner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Mir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Soujourner misses with a takedown

and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venser Soujourner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soujourner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mir prevents it.

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

Mir forces Soujourner back against the cage and clinches.
Soujourner wants a takedown but no success here.

Mir decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soujourner throws a strike but Mir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mir is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Mir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soujourner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir moves into full mount! Soujourner won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soujourner shoots and misses

and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soujourner's guard.
Mir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mir controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir swings around for an armbar but Soujourner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mir's guard.

Mir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soujourner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soujourner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frank Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mir scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Soujourner darts in trying to clinch

so Mir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Soujourner is keeping the position.
Mir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir advances to half guard.
Soujourner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mir.

Mir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soujourner defends it well.
Mir not doing much here.

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.

Mir seems to be working for a kimura but Soujourner defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mir circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mir counters with a takedown into side control.
Mir in side control, throwing shots but Soujourner defends.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mir happy to just control the position for now.

Mir has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir moves into the clinch.

Mir wants the takedown. Soujourner is fighting it off but Mir persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soujourner's guard against the cage.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soujourner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mir content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Mir was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mir closes the distance and clinches.

Mir has picked Soujourner up - he's going for a ride! Mir dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mir slows the pace down in half guard.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Soujourner is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soujourner kicks off Mir and gets to his feet.
Venser Soujourner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mir gets a takedown into half guard.
Soujourner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.

Mir is working for a kimura but Soujourner is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Mir 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Venser Soujourner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Northman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by Faint. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kong
vs
Northman

195 cm
28
265 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

193 cm
26
285 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Northman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong with a poor takedown

and Northman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Northman throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northman landing some decent shots from guard.
Northman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Northman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong 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.

Northman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong wants to sweep here but Northman controlling him for the moment.
Northman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Northman looking to pass the guard.
Northman throwing strikes but missing.
Northman preventing the sweep.
Northman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
Kong lands a couple of elbows.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Northman has momentary wrist control but Kong slips an elbow through the middle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Northman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kong throws and elbow that misses. Northman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kong's guard. Nice move by Northman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northman scoring with some ground and pound.
Northman is in close to Kong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kong 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.
Northman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kong keeping full guard, as Northman tries to pass.
Northman won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kong wants to sweep here but Northman controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Northman from controlling successfully.

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

Kong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Northman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kong has tightened it up now! Northman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King Kong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desean Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desean Waters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charlie Bronson's chin.

Bronson
vs
Waters

190 cm
26
240 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

179 cm
23
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Waters!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson tries to clinch up
letting Waters counter with a right hand.
Bronson wants to clinch

and Waters counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Waters drops back looking for a leg! Bronson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bronson manages to kick Waters off! Waters jumps back into Bronson's guard.

Waters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Waters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson is trying to control but can't.

Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Waters.
Bronson taking some punishment here, with Waters in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson manages to get to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charlie Bronson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voax is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Ripper. Jamie Voax will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hardy
vs
Voax

190 cm
24
246 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

218 cm
27
270 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Voax!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Voax.
Voax scoring well with a low kick there.
Voax digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Voax misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voax works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Voax there.
An inside leg kick lands from Voax.
Voax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Voax. Those never looked like landing.
Voax swinging wildly here.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Voax is out of range.
Voax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Voax misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Jamie Voax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Voax seems unphased.
Jamie Voax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Voax sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Voax.
Voax connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Voax.
Voax misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Voax backing up. Voax nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Voax misses the body punch
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Voax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Voax moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardy, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy avoids the body shot from Voax.
Voax scores with a jab.
Voax has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Voax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Voax misses with a double jab.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Voax cracks Hardy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voax misses the shot to the body.
Voax throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardy throws a jab when Voax was well out of range.
Voax throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Voax throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Voax connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Voax throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voax lands a slapping body shot.
Voax with a hook.
Voax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Voax misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voax throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Voax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voax swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voax moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Hardy misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Voax misses
and Voax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Voax lands with a cross.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy defending well as Voax loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voax misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Voax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Voax sprawls well.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voax throws a combination that misses

and Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Voax trying to stall but Hardy improves his position.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Voax shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hardy has clasped his hands together around Voax's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voax is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardy asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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

Hardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Voax knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Voax manages to get back to half guard.
Voax tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Voax sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Hardy.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes.
Voax is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Hardy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Voax landing strikes from the mount and Hardy is in trouble!
Hardy 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.
Hardy gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voax prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Hardy is staying active underneath Voax, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy trying to control here.
Hardy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Voax scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voax is nestled in close to Hardy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Voax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Voax decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voax misses with a combination
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voax thinking.
Voax moves out of range as Hardy strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voax.
Voax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Voax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Voax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardy tries to move into range but Voax moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Voax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Voax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jamie Voax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voax lands a nice looking body shot.
Voax throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voax connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Voax misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voax scores with a hook.
Voax moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Voax with a nice cross.
Voax catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Voax saw that one coming.
Voax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy misses the jab.
Voax scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Voax.
Jamie Voax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy throws a hook but Voax avoids it easily.
Voax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Voax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hardy moves away from the strike by Voax.
Voax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
No joy there for Voax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voax throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Voax throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voax throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Voax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Voax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voax looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Voax is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Voax misses with a head kick.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voax manages to avoid it.
Voax lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardy backs up against the cage.
Voax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Voax throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Voax.
A right-left combo lands from Voax.
Voax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voax throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Voax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voax just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voax lands an uppercut.
Hardy has Voax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy has Voax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voax gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardy.
A right hand to the body from Voax.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voax.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Voax.

Voax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voax lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Voax had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Voax.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Voax throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Voax.
Voax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Voax throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
A combination from Voax does no damage.
Voax throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Voax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Voax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voax fails to land with a series of punches.
Voax throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Voax.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voax.
Voax tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voax.
Voax swinging wildly here.
Voax lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Voax falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voax.
Voax throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voax thinking.
Voax thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voax closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Voax.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Voax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Voax has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Voax!

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 Angelo Renzokuken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashur Syrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzokuken comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Laquer Head. Ashur Syrian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Renzokuken
vs
Syrian

170 cm
26
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Renzokuken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashur Syrian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renzokuken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Syrian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Renzokuken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Syrian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Syrian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Syrian is working Renzokuken over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Renzokuken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Renzokuken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Syrian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Syrian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Syrian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renzokuken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Syrian on the ground.
Syrian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Syrian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Syrian connects with a nice short shot to Renzokuken's temple.
Syrian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renzokuken has hold of Syrian's hands but Syrian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syrian working over Renzokuken with some ground and pound. Renzokuken looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Renzokuken defending well though.
Syrian works his way into full mount!
Syrian scoring with strikes but Renzokuken is staying in there.
Syrian lands a nice shot to the head.
Syrian looking to control but Renzokuken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Syrian scoring with strikes but Renzokuken is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syrian punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Syrian is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Syrian extends the arm and Renzokuken is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashur Syrian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between FiveX Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin comes to the cage accompanied by big hands. von Herrmann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein - Buck Dich kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Butch von Herrmann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carwin
vs
von Herrmann

166 cm
29
276 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
265 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FiveX Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Herrmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. von Herrmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carwin misses with a body punch

and von Herrmann counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carwin's guard now.
von Herrmann throws and elbow that misses. Carwin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Carwin!
Carwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carwin looking to pass the guard.
von Herrmann working a defensive guard here.
von Herrmann keeping full guard, as Carwin tries to pass.
Carwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
von Herrmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carwin throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carwin.
von Herrmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carwin is one step ahead there.
von Herrmann controlling Carwin's posture.
Carwin trying to control but von Herrmann is working from the bottom.
Carwin sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Butch von Herrmann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
von Herrmann throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two 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.
von Herrmann fails to land with a series of punches.
von Herrmann missing with a left hand there. Carwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Carwin misses
and von Herrmann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

von Herrmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carwin is trying to defend but von Herrmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
von Herrmann postures up.
von Herrmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carwin managing to control the position.
Carwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
von Herrmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
von Herrmann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Herrmann is chipping away with strikes.
von Herrmann 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.
von Herrmann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carwin trying to control but von Herrmann postures up.
Carwin taking some punishment here, with von Herrmann in his half guard.
von Herrmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
von Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carwin to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carwin is pulling down on von Herrmann's head to control his posture.
von Herrmann throwing strikes from guard but Carwin blocks nicely.
von Herrmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Herrmann stopping the sweep attempt from Carwin.
von Herrmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carwin 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.
Carwin keeping full guard, as von Herrmann tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carwin tried to score with a low kick but von Herrmann checks it.

von Herrmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
von Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carwin to regain full guard.
Carwin pulls von Herrmann in close to prevent any damage.
Carwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
von Herrmann won't allow Carwin to sweep him here.
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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Herrmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Carwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann.
Carwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Carwin has wrist control.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Herrmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
von Herrmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carwin's head.
Carwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
von Herrmann throwing strikes but missing.
von Herrmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann lands a couple of elbows.
von Herrmann won't allow Carwin to sweep him here.
von Herrmann connects with a couple of short punches.
Carwin wants to sweep here but von Herrmann controlling him for the moment.
Carwin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Herrmann throws and elbow that misses. Carwin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Carwin!
Carwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
von Herrmann working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin trying to control but von Herrmann is working from the bottom.
Carwin is fighting to break von Herrmann's control of his arms but von Herrmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carwin trying to control but von Herrmann is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Butch von Herrmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
von Herrmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. von Herrmann does a little dance to reset his feet.

Carwin gets a takedown into half guard.
Butch von Herrmann has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin stalling away here and it's allowed von Herrmann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if von Herrmann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carwin wants to control from the top but von Herrmann keeps moving.
von Herrmann trying to keep a closed guard but Carwin is proving a slippery customer.
von Herrmann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch von Herrmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carwin misses with a hook to the body

and von Herrmann counters with a single leg into guard. Carwin didn't expect that.
von Herrmann throws a big right hand that misses.
von Herrmann postures up in Carwin's guard and throws a big left but Carwin blocks it.
von Herrmann cracks Carwin with a solid left hand.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
von Herrmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Herrmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carwin controlling the action here.
von Herrmann tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Carwin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
von Herrmann regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann is staying active underneath Carwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carwin stalling away here and it's allowed von Herrmann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
von Herrmann keeping moving, preventing Carwin from controlling successfully.
Carwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carwin wants to control from the top but von Herrmann keeps moving.
Carwin postures up in von Herrmann's guard and throws a big left but von Herrmann blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin controlling from the top position.
von Herrmann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carwin has passed into side control.
von Herrmann is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Carwin landing a few strikes.
What's von Herrmann going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Carwin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Carwin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carwin trying to control the position but von Herrmann is working away.
FiveX Carwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
von Herrmann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carwin off and has taken his back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch von Herrmann!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to whatsername, and does she remember my name?. James has chosen The Ultimatum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doe
vs
James

193 cm
29
245 lbs
36 - 11 - 0

194 cm
30
266 lbs
34 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best 160 - $89

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 36 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe throws an off balance right hand

and James counters with a single leg into guard. Doe didn't expect that.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking to pass the guard.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doe tries to get out of 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.

James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James is fighting to break Doe's control of his arms but Doe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe prevents James from moving into mount.
James throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Doe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
James tries to pass to full mount but Doe defends it.

James wants to work for an arm triangle but Doe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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.
Doe is trying is best to control the position here.

James seems to be looking for submissions.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

James seems to be looking for submissions.

James is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Doe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe with a jab.
James with a poor takedown
and Doe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James misses with a hook
and Doe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doe counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doe counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe misses with a looping right.
Doe misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Doe moves out of range easily.
Doe lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Doe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
James misses with a right hand
and Doe counters with a thumping low kick.
Doe blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Doe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Doe throws a lazy uppercut

and James counters with a single leg into guard. Doe didn't expect that.
Doe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Doe keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James passes into half guard.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.

James seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Doe has recovered full guard.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.

James drops back looking for a leg! Doe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doe manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Doe's guard.
Doe is trying to control the position but James postures up.

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.
James wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
James passes into half guard.
Doe wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.

James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
James is keen to just control but Doe is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James works his way into full mount!
James fails to take his opponent's back.
Doe tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doe is trying desperately to improve position.

James is working for a guillotine from mount but Doe frees his head quite easily.
Rip James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doe is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doe blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip James!

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A | B

pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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