EUFC 1: A New Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howelet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Howelet is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Campbell
vs
Howelet

175 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howelet!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Howelet.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howelet stalling the fight.
Campbell can't break the clinch.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
Campbell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howelet backwards.

Howelet turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Campbell looking for a sweep but Howelet has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Campbell can't escape the position.
Howelet tries to control but Campbell wriggling away.
Campbell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howelet working Campbell over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howelet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Howelet lands a big shot there that rocks Campbell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.

That's two 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.
Howelet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Campbell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howelet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campbell is looking to escape.
Campbell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Campbell tries to roll over but Howelet keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Campbell looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Howelet pushes past his half guard into mount!
Howelet tries to control but Campbell wriggling away.
Campbell can't escape the position.
Howelet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howelet raining down shots from the mount!
Howelet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell is looking to improve his position but Howelet isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Campbell is working to get back to half guard.
Howelet controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howelet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt

and Campbell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howelet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Howelet holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Howelet is blocking nicely.
Howelet has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Howelet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Howelet is blocking nicely.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Howelet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Howelet is blocking nicely.

Howelet manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Howelet pushes him off.
Campbell slips under a jab from Howelet.
Howelet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howelet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Campbell is trying to stand up here but Howelet is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howelet is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howelet with the ground and pound but Campbell uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Campbell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Howelet uses it to pass to side control.
Howelet is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campbell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Howelet!
Howelet wants to control but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell cracks Howelet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Campbell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Howelet looks a forlorn figure.

Campbell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Howelet is now in Campbell's guard. A big mistake from Campbell there, giving up the dominant position!
Howelet wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Howelet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howelet tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
Howelet wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Howelet wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.

Campbell keeping busy on the bottom but Howelet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Howelet wants to take a breather but Campbell is having none of it.

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.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.

Campbell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Howelet pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Howelet is going to stand back up.
James Howelet has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Campbell tries to clinch up but Howelet circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
A jab from Howelet finds it's way through Campbell's defenses.
Howelet tries to clinch

and Campbell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Howelet's guard now.
Howelet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Campbell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell lands the left hand.
Jonathan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Howelet circles away easily
and Howelet counters with a straight right hand.
Campbell lands with a slapping head kick.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt

and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch.
Campbell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howelet throws an elbow that misses.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howelet lands a shoulder strike.
Campbell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howelet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campbell fails to pull guard.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howelet.
Campbell gets underhooks to prevent Howelet's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campbell lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howelet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but Howelet blocks with his arms.
Howelet managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Howelet wants to stall.
Campbell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campbell lands a nice elbow.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Campbell trying to land knees to the body.
Howelet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campbell wants to get back to striking at distance but Howelet won't allow it.
Campbell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howelet.
Howelet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Campbell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howelet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell keeps control of Howelet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Campbell.
Howelet tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Howelet blocks it.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Campbell pushes Howelet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howelet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Campbell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Campbell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
Campbell goes for a takedown attempt but Howelet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howelet is looking to clinch but Campbell is avoiding it.

Howelet tries to keep at a distance but Campbell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Campbell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
Campbell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
Howelet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campbell avoids the elbow strike from Howelet, against the cage.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Campbell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Howelet's face.

Howelet is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howelet backwards.
Howelet is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell cracks Howelet with a nice body shot.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howelet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Campbell lands a big right hand! Howelet is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Campbell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Spilotro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spilotro's entrance music is Ted Nugent - Stranglehold . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spilotro
vs
Drago

163 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Non-Stop Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Spilotro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spilotro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Spilotro - just one landing.
Drago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spilotro but Spilotro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spilotro fails with the takedown

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

Spilotro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drago regains guard immediately.

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

Spilotro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spilotro has Drago in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spilotro is looking to sweep but instead, Drago has passed into half guard.
Spilotro wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilotro gets full guard.
Drago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spilotro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard.
Spilotro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spilotro stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.
Spilotro trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Drago pushes Spilotro off and gets back to his feet.

Drago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Spilotro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spilotro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spilotro is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to take a breather but Spilotro is having none of it.
Well, if Drago 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.
Spilotro wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Drago.
Spilotro gets full guard.
Spilotro working a defensive guard here.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spilotro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Drago has hold of Spilotro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Spilotro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drago cranks the arm and Spilotro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Spilotro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mcwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In The Air Tonight. Chad Slone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slone
vs
Mcwright

171 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Non-Stop Nutrition
Carnage Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Slone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Mcwright!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone closes the distance and clinches up with Mcwright, looking for a takedown. Slone pushes Mcwright against the cage but Mcwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcwright looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mcwright with a poor takedown

and Slone counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcwright tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Slone easily slips into full mount!
Mcwright is working to get back to half guard.
Slone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Mcwright is rocked!

It looks like Steve Mcwright has been cut.
Slone with a couple of short strikes.
Mcwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Slone finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcwright avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slone.
Poor strikes thrown by Slone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mcwright blocking the ground and pound.
Mcwright holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Slone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mcwright avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slone.
Mcwright seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcwright is looking to get to half guard.
Slone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcwright's face.

The has opened up Steve Mcwright's cut even more.
Mcwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slone punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcwright wants to hold on but Slone pushes him away.
Slone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcwright looks a forlorn figure.
Slone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcwright is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcwright tries to hold on but Slone pushes him away.
Mcwright gets back to half guard.
Mcwright is trying to control but Slone passes into side control!
Mcwright is trying to work for a sweep but Slone has mounted him!
Mcwright wants to control but Slone is having none of it.
Mcwright is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slone lands a big elbow.
Slone avoids the attempt from Mcwright to control.
Mcwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcwright wants to hold on but Slone pushes him away.
Slone 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.
Slone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slone is landing with some decent strikes but Mcwright is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mcwright is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Slone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Mcwright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slone.
Slone doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Mcwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Slone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcwright!
Mcwright is desperately 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.
Mcwright is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcwright?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slone with a couple of short strikes.
Mcwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slone scores with a couple of good head shots there.

The cut above Steve Mcwright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mcwright wants to control but Slone is having none of it.
Slone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone landing strikes from the mount and Mcwright is in trouble!

Steve Mcwright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.Slone is landing with some decent strikes but Mcwright is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Slone!
Chad Slone is the new middleweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly comes into the arena with Wanted Dead or Alive blaring out of the sound system. PJ Penn 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!

McFly
vs
Penn

205 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Carnage Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty McFly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head.
No joy there for McFly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

McFly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn scores a nice knee to the body.

McFly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.

McFly stands up from guard. Let's bang!

McFly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McFly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.

McFly is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFly to get the leverage.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
McFly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McFly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McFly throws a big right hand that misses.
McFly wants to stand but Penn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFly is one step ahead there.
McFly postures up.
McFly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly passes into half guard.
McFly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McFly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

McFly decides to return to a standing position.
McFly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab-cross combination lands for McFly and sends Penn crashing to the mat! McFly follows him down to the mat - Penn regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Penn is rocked!

It looks like PJ Penn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

McFly decides to return to a standing position.
Penn ducks straight into an uppercut from McFly and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Penn maanges to regain guard straight away.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can McFly finish him?
McFly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McFly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
McFly lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFly is one step ahead there.

McFly 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.
Penn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McFly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.

McFly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn!
Penn trying to control the action but McFly is working from the bottom.
Penn working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn tries to stand but McFly is controlling his head.
Penn trying to control the position but McFly is working away.
McFly is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.

Penn working for a submission but McFly is keeping him at bay.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn looking to control but McFly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McFly regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty McFly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PJ Penn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Penn with a lazy takedown attempt

and McFly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

McFly decides to return to a standing position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McFly.
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
McFly happy to just control the position for now.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFly working the ground and pound.
Marty McFly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly taking a breather here.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but McFly keeps moving and retains side control.
McFly in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFly working the head and body with strikes.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn is breathing heavily.
McFly controlling the position.

McFly stands up and beckons Penn to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a takedown

and McFly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McFly scoring with punches to the head and body.

McFly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly swings and misses with a hook to the body.

McFly scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
McFly lands a couple of elbows.
McFly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Penn's guard.

Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McFly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

McFly clinches up against the cage.
McFly avoiding damage as Penn throws knees to the body.
McFly wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
McFly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn tries to stall but McFly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn misses with a knee to the head.
McFly is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Penn misses with a knee strike.

McFly breaks from the clinch.
McFly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Penn gets caught flat footed, as McFly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McFly stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

McFly stands up from guard. Let's bang!

McFly clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.

McFly has picked Penn up - he's going for a ride! McFly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.McFly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn working for a triangle but McFly defends it easily.

McFly has one foot on Penn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marty McFly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn clinches but McFly breaks the clinch

and McFly counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty McFly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on PJ Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McFly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McFly staying calm.
McFly scoring with punches from side control.
McFly landing strikes.
McFly scores with punches from side control.
McFly working the ground and pound.

McFly stands up and beckons Penn to his feet.
McFly throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
McFly misses with a few strikes there.

McFly darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
McFly just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.

McFly pulls Penn into guard.
McFly has control of Penn's left arm, preventing Penn from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn wants to stand and escape but instead McFly has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McFly postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFly decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Marty McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McFly clinches.
McFly pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

McFly successfully pulls guard.
McFly wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFly is keeping the position for now.
Penn prevents McFly from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Penn is tying to control. McFly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McFly wants to get back to full guard.
McFly is not content to let Penn control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McFly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McFly showed some decent athleticism there.
McFly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

McFly decides to stand and escape the position.

McFly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McFly showed some decent athleticism there.
Penn manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to hit a switch here but McFly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there!
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McFly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Penn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McFly postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
McFly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty McFly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on PJ Penn'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.

Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McFly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Penn tries to roll but McFly sticks to his back.
Penn covers up after that shot from McFly.
McFly is working the ground and pound. Can Penn escape?
Penn tries to escape but McFly has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McFly scores with punches from the back.
McFly softening up his opponent with strikes here.
McFly scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Penn is looking for a way out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn trying to control the hands but McFly won't let him.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McFly is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Penn. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Penn is trying to break free.
Penn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Good control from McFly.
McFly is working the ground and pound. Can Penn escape?
McFly doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.

McFly has his feet on Penn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt

and McFly counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
McFly landing with the ground and pound.
Penn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFly preventing the sweep.

Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McFly is stalling in the full guard.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but McFly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McFly is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McFly is now in Penn's guard. A big mistake from Penn there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFly connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McFly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
McFly working some strikes from top position.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McFly!
McFly holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McFly is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
McFly manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFly keeps working.
McFly tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty McFly had his way with PJ Penn in that round.
The cut man is working on PJ Penn's cut.
That's time! McFly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Penn is looking to clinch.

McFly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Penn taking a breather.

McFly drags the fight down to the ground.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McFly slows the pace down in half guard.
McFly lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn is trying to stand back up but McFly is controlling him
McFly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Penn gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McFly is stalling in the full guard.
Penn controls McFly momentarily but McFly frees himself.

Penn looking for a guillotine here but McFly defends easily.
McFly wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by McFly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
McFly scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penn to see if he's OK.

McFly decides to stand back up. McFly steps back and let's Penn get back to his feet.
McFly connects with a crisp jab.
Penn misses with a takedown
and McFly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn tries to clinch up but McFly circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn tries to clinch there but McFly circles away.

McFly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McFly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.

McFly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Penn misses with a takedown attempt

so McFly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McFly trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

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

and McFly moves into the clinch.
Marty McFly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Penn.
Penn looking to throw knees to the head but McFly is blocking nicely.
McFly can't break the clinch.

McFly manages to break the clinch.
McFly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn clinches but McFly breaks the clinch

so McFly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
PJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.Penn tries to strike from the bottom.
McFly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
McFly stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
McFly with a nice head shot there.

The has opened up PJ Penn's cut even more.
McFly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McFly scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty McFly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McFly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty McFly!
Marty McFly is the new super heavyweight champion!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and william geerdes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Huge
vs
geerdes

176 cm
22
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Huge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, william geerdes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huge gets a takedown into half guard.
Huge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
geerdes wants to get back to full guard.

Huge wants to work for an arm triangle but geerdes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
geerdes wants to get back to full guard.
Huge winds up and cracks geerdes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Huge in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. geerdes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Huge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Huge!
Matt Huge is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard's entrance music is Dust in the Wind. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Renton's choice of entrance music: Living is a Problem. Frank Ricard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ricard
vs
Renton

194 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Non-Stop Nutrition
Carnage Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ricard closes the distance and clinches.
Ricard scores with a hook to the body.
Renton leaning his opponent against the cage.

Ricard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ricard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Renton defending well though.
Renton wants to improve his position but Ricard is controlling well.
Ricard 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.
Ricard slips a nice elbow through Renton's hands, connecting with Renton's forehead.
Ricard works his foot free and advances to mount.

Ricard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Renton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Renton is working to get back to half guard.
Ricard wants to control the pace but Renton is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton really wants to buck Ricard off and get back to his feet.
Ricard avoids the attempt from Renton to control.
Ricard tries to control but Renton wriggling away.

Ricard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Renton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ricard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Renton has worked his arm free - good work by Renton!
Renton tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Renton gets back to half guard.
Renton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ricard is breathing heavily.

Renton working for a triangle but Ricard defends it easily.

Ricard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ricard advances to half guard.
Ricard moves into full mount! Renton won't be happy about that!

Ricard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton regains half guard.
Renton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricard works his way into full mount!
Ricard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Renton's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Renton is in a horrible position here. Ricard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Renton is rocked!

It looks like Mark Renton has been cut.

Ricard stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Renton is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricard finish him?
Ricard shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ricard closes the distance looking for a takedown. Renton stuffs it but Ricard still has hold of him. Ricard picks Renton up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Ricard slams Renton to the floor and that's really hurt Renton - he doesn't know where he is! Ricard throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Ricard!
Frank Ricard is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Mustain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Mustain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mustain
vs
Morrow

168 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

155 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Mustang Fight Food

Non-Stop Nutrition
Carnage Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Mustain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mustain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mustain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mustain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mustain working the ground and pound effectively.

Mustain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Morrow is trying to escape the mount.
Morrow wants to hold on but Mustain pushes him away.
Morrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mustain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mustain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mustain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustain controlling from mount.
Morrow looks gassed!

Mustain is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morrow is surviving well by controlling Mustain's body position as best he can.
Morrow tries to hold on but Mustain postures up.
Mustain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morrow is trying to escape the mount.
Mustain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrow working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mustain working Morrow over with strikes here.
Mustain controlling the position easily from mount.
Mustain landing strikes from the mount.
Morrow taking shots to the head.
Mustain looking to control but Morrow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mustain is really struggling to control Morrow but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mustain lands a heavy elbow.
Morrow wants to control but Mustain is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustain working Morrow over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustain content just to control the position here.
Mustain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrow is looking to escape.
Mustain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mustain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mustain 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.
Mustain landing shots from mount.
Mustain avoids the attempt from Morrow to control.
BOOM! Mustain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mustain looking to finish Morrow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morrow!
Mustain controlling from the full mount.

Mustain is working for a guillotine from mount but Morrow frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustain controlling his opponent.
Morrow wants to hold on but Mustain pushes him away.
Mustain controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kyle Mustain just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mustain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
Morrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mustain avoids a kick to the body.

Morrow has Mustain up against the cage in a clinch.

Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Mustain moved away.
Morrow lands with a nice combination. Mustain backs away looking to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Morrow as Mustain shoots in.

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

Kyle Mustain 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.

Morrow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mustain trying to control the position.
Mustain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrow manages to get himself to full guard.
Mustain preventing the sweep.
Morrow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mustain's guard.
Morrow trying to control but Mustain is working from the bottom.

Morrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mustain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mustain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Morrow gets to his feet. Mustain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrow throws a nice looking combination but Mustain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mustain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustain tries to clinch but Morrow moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mustain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mustain to score with a decent uppercut.

Mustain gets the takedown into side control.
Morrow is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mustain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mustain trying to control the action but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Morrow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Mustain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mustain is looking to take a break and control but Morrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustain working the head with strikes.
Morrow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrow is not content to let Mustain control the position.
Mustain has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mustain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyle Mustain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mustain tries to control but Morrow wriggling away.
Mustain scoring with strikes but Morrow is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustain controlling from mount.
Mustain lands with some strikes.
Mustain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mustain lands a heavy elbow.
Mustain with a couple of short strikes.
Morrow is in a horrible position here. Mustain smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morrow is controlling an arm, preventing Mustain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morrow is trying to escape the mount.
Mustain tries to control but Morrow wriggling away.
Mustain scoring with strikes but Morrow is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrow tries to lock up and control but Mustain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mustain with good strikes from the mount here!
Morrow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mustain wants to sweep here but Morrow controlling him for the moment.
Morrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mustain looking for a sweep. Not yet Mustain, not yet.

Mustain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mustain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustain is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Mustain dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mustain moves into range and clinches up with Morrow.
Morrow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morrow just leaning against Mustain, taking a breather.
Morrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Mustain breaks from the clinch.
Mustain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morrow's waist but Mustain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mustain off to one side.

Morrow scores with a takedown into Mustain's guard.

Mustain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrow preventing the sweep.
Mustain striking off his back but it's not causing Morrow any problems.
Mustain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrow wants to stand but Mustain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Morrow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mustain has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Morrow is looking to defend but Mustain has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Morrow! Mustain pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Morrow taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Mustain!
Kyle Mustain is the new bantamweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snips Barbour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snips Barbour will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
Barbour

179 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snips Barbour!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swinging wilding here.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Barbour tries to clinch

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barbour prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbour missing with knees to the body.

Barbour breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbour manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson wants to break free but Barbour has control.

Barbour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Barbour was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Johnson rushes Barbour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Barbour escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson has Barbour up against the cage in a clinch.

Barbour manages to break the clinch.
Barbour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbour swivels and escapes.
Barbour tries to clinch but Johnson moves away

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Barbour breaks from the clinch.
Barbour wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbour just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbour keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Barbour manages to get underhooks.
Barbour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barbour breaks the clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Barbour lands a body punch.

Barbour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Barbour tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbour is keeping the position for now.
Barbour not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbour wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbour is on top in guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Barbour tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Barbour stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Barbour tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Barbour stops Johnson from standing up.

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.
Barbour is stalling in the full guard.
Barbour lands a couple of digs.
Barbour controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbour moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Snips Barbour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Barbour sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbour - that will leave a mark!
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbour throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbour tries to clinch

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barbour closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbour is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barbour lands a right hand.

Barbour breaks from the clinch.
Barbour clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Barbour prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbour stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Barbour moves into the clinch successfully.

Barbour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Barbour clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbour smiles and moves away.
Barbour throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbour gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Barbour won't allow it.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barbour.
Barbour blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Barbour with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Barbour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbour darts in trying to clinch

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barbour is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Barbour working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barbour is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Barbour lands a right hand.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Barbour holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.

Barbour manages to break the clinch.
Barbour fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks to clinch

and Barbour counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbour stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barbour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Johnson stands and steps away. Barbour gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Barbour clinches.
Johnson wants to break free but Barbour has control.
Barbour wants to stall.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Barbour improves position.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Barbour is controlling the position.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Barbour gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Barbour is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson pulls guard.
Nick Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is trying to keep Barbour in close.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Barbour from controlling successfully.
Johnson pulls Barbour in close to prevent any damage.
Barbour preventing the sweep.
Johnson looking to control.
Barbour looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Barbour is keeping the position.
Barbour not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Nick Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbour circles away.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbour circles away.
Barbour closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barbour!

Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Barbour is having none of it.
Barbour is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barbour tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barbour throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Barbour bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbour trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Barbour from controlling successfully.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Barbour trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Barbour throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbour clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbour is proving hard to escape from.

Barbour uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Snips Barbour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Johnson has Barbour up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbour manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Barbour is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbour is keeping busy.
Barbour lands a body shot.

Barbour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbour tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbour scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbour throws out the jab.
Barbour tries to clinch up

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbour's guard.
Johnson prevents Barbour from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbour's guard.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Barbour keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barbour is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. Johnson controls the position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbour keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson landing strikes.
Barbour taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbour wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Barbour looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Barbour is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barbour tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbour looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Barbour, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Barbour against the cage but Barbour circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbour circles away from the clinch attempt.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson won't allow Barbour to sweep him here.
Barbour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson pushing down on Barbour's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is tying to control. Barbour wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbour swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbour clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barbour won't be happy with that.
Barbour tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barbour is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Johnson has taken his back!
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
cage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barbour.
Barbour is trying to break free.
What can Barbour do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with punches to the body.
Barbour can't escape the position.

Barbour won't enjoy being in this position. Johnson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Barbour is tapping - it's over boys! Johnson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Johnson!
Nick Johnson is the new lightweight champion!