IGR 19 - Akiyama vs. Pignon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Storic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Kreator - Extreme Aggressions as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nick Thompson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Storic
vs
Thompson

172 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marko Storic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Storic instigates a clinch.
Storic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Storic is blocking nicely.

Storic wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Storic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.
Storic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Storic working some strikes from top position.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Storic slips an elbow through the middle.
Storic trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Storic pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Storic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Storic is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storic trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Storic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Storic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Storic thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Storic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thompson!
Poor strikes thrown by Storic there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storic looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Storic mounts Thompson! Really nice guard pass there!
Storic lands a nice shot to the head.
Thompson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson looks gassed!

Storic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Storic working Thompson over with strikes here.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Storic with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storic misses with a head shot.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Storic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Storic cracks Thompson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Storic working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Storic landing punches.
Storic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Storic maintains control.

Storic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thompson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Storic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Storic is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Storic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thompson hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storic dominating with strikes here.
Storic landing strikes from the mount.
Storic prevents Thompson from getting the reversal.
Storic 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.
Storic wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Storic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thompson because Storic loaded up on that one.
Storic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
Storic unloads with some shots from mount but Thompson bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Storic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.

Storic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Storic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thompson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Storic with shots to the head and body - Thompson looks very uncomfortable down there.

Storic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thompson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Storic tries to move to mount but Thompson blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Storic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Storic clinches.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storic has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Storic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Storic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.

Storic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thompson defend it? Storic steps over the head and cranks it - Thompson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Storic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marko Storic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hanson
vs
Liddel

191 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Liddel colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hanson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Liddel is left battered and dazed whilst Hanson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Hanson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Day
vs
Turtle

178 cm
18
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turtle lands with a slapping head kick.
Turtle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turtle throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.

Day pushes Turtle up against the cage in a clinch.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turtle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Turtle blocks with his arms.
Turtle is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turtle blocks it with crossed arms.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Turtle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Turtle blocks with his arms.
Day is breathing heavily.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turtle.
Happy Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Turtle.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Turtle tries to pull guard but Day won't allow it.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Turtle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Day gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turtle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Turtle blocks with his arms.
Turtle fails to pull guard.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Day stops a takedown attempt from Turtle.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turtle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but Turtle blocks it.
Day tries a knee to the head but Turtle blocks it.
Turtle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Day fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Day avoids the head kick by Turtle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turtle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Day swivels and escapes.

Day looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Turtle!

Turtle is rocked!
Day controlling from the full mount.
Turtle is still in real trouble! Can Day finish him?
Day tries to control but Turtle wriggling away.
Turtle seems to have recovered his senses.
Day controlling the position easily from mount.
Turtle tries to reverse the position but Day maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Day blocks Turtle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day looking to control but Turtle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turtle is looking to get to half guard.
Day controlling his opponent.

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.
Turtle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turtle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Day content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turtle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Day has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turtle working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turtle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Turtle.
Day shoots in and drives through. Turtle sprawls well.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Turtle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Terry Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Turtle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Day keeping full guard, as Turtle tries to pass.

Turtle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Day dives on top into guard.
Turtle is breathing heavily.
Turtle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Day controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle tries to strike from the bottom.

Turtle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Day passes into half guard.

Turtle with the active half guard here but Day passes nicely into side control.
Turtle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Day is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Turtle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Day. What's that going to do exactly?
Turtle regains half guard.
Day trying to control the action but Turtle is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
Turtle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turtle.

Turtle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Turtle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtle wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Turtle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turtle looking for a sweep. Not yet Turtle, not yet.
Day wants to control from the top but Turtle keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turtle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turtle shoots in for a double leg but Day sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turtle lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Turtle.
Turtle takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Terry Turtle has been cut.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turtle shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Day lands a huge takedown. Turtle is out but the ref is slow to react and Day lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Turtle lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Day!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shah Rokhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taurenizer The Allmighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rokhan
vs
The Allmighty

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shah Rokhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taurenizer The Allmighty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rokhan rushes The Allmighty and presses him up against the cage.

Rokhan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Allmighty wants to sweep here but Rokhan controlling him for the moment.
The Allmighty trying to keep a closed guard but Rokhan is proving a slippery customer.
The Allmighty keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.
Rokhan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The Allmighty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rokhan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Allmighty's guard.
The Allmighty moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokhan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rokhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rokhan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rokhan trying to control but The Allmighty is working from the bottom.

The Allmighty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rokhan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rokhan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rokhan slips nicely into half guard.
Rokhan trying to control from half guard but The Allmighty is working away.
Rokhan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rokhan tries to stand but can't do so whilst The Allmighty controls his leg.
Rokhan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Allmighty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rokhan prevents The Allmighty from improving his position.
The Allmighty looks gassed!

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rokhan misses with an elbow strike.
The Allmighty stops a takedown attempt from Rokhan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Allmighty letting Rokhan take a breather here.
The Allmighty is pressed up against the cage. Rokhan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Allmighty down to the mat. The Allmighty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Allmighty.
Rokhan sneaks back into half guard.
The Allmighty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Allmighty is tying to control. Rokhan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rokhan wants to control but The Allmighty is keeping busy.
Rokhan is trying to stand up here but The Allmighty is controlling him well.
Rokhan trying to control but The Allmighty postures up.
The Allmighty trying to control from half guard but Rokhan is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

and The Allmighty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shah Rokhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Allmighty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rokhan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rokhan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rokhan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Allmighty tries to lock up and control but Rokhan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shah Rokhan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Allmighty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokhan to the mat! Rokhan manages to get full guard.
The Allmighty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rokhan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rokhan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rokhan wants to sweep but no luck.
Rokhan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Allmighty preventing the sweep.
The Allmighty postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rokhan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Allmighty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rokhan!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokhan is squirming around, avoiding The Allmighty's attempts to control the action.

The Allmighty stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Rokhan.
Rokhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Allmighty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Allmighty trying to pass the guard but Rokhan defending well.
Rokhan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rokhan is trying to control but can't.
Rokhan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rokhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Allmighty throws a big right hand that misses.
Rokhan wants to sweep here but The Allmighty controlling him for the moment.
The Allmighty thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Allmighty with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rokhan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rokhan.
The Allmighty being controlled here, momentarily.
The Allmighty is trying to control the position but Rokhan postures up.
Rokhan trying to control the position from guard on top but The Allmighty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rokhan wants to pass the guard but The Allmighty is keeping the position.
The Allmighty is trying to keep Rokhan in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Allmighty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokhan stays in close to The Allmighty's body and controls the position.

Rokhan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rokhan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Rokhan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rokhan works to advance to full mount. The Allmighty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Rokhan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rokhan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokhan shoots and misses

and The Allmighty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rokhan!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shah Rokhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Allmighty looking to control but Rokhan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Allmighty misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The Allmighty punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan working to try and regain half guard.
The Allmighty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rokhan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rokhan regains half guard.
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!
Rokhan wants to get back to his feet.
Rokhan wants to get back to full guard.
Rokhan trying to control but The Allmighty postures up.
The Allmighty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokhan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taurenizer The Allmighty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The Allmighty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokhan with a lazy takedown attempt

so The Allmighty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The Allmighty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rokhan keeping full guard, as The Allmighty tries to pass.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Allmighty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taurenizer The Allmighty has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokhan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Allmighty's guard.
Rokhan wants to control from the top but The Allmighty keeps moving.
Rokhan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Allmighty's guard.
The Allmighty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rokhan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Allmighty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Allmighty keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan stopping the sweep attempt from The Allmighty.
The Allmighty trying to keep a closed guard but Rokhan is proving a slippery customer.

The Allmighty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Allmighty looking for a sweep. Not yet The Allmighty, not yet.
The Allmighty keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.
Rokhan stopping the sweep attempt from The Allmighty.

The Allmighty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rokhan escapes and throws The Allmighty's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan taking a breather here.

Rokhan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rokhan trying to control the position but The Allmighty is working away.

Rokhan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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.
The Allmighty tries to improve position but can't.
The Allmighty is not content to let Rokhan control the position.
Rokhan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rokhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Allmighty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rokhan's guard.
The Allmighty tries to free his leg and advance position but Rokhan is retaining full guard.
The Allmighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Allmighty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rokhan's guard.
The Allmighty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rokhan's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taurenizer The Allmighty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Allmighty 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taurenizer The Allmighty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Could you be loved - Bob marley as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Scott
vs
Jones

173 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Jones.

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

Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Scott prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scott trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jones working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Scott!
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Scott stops Jones from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jones.

Scott looking for the choke from the back.
Scott is breathing heavily.

Scott looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Scott missing with punches from the back.
Jones can't escape the position.

Scott is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.

Scott working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Jones trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rockside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jui Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rockside might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to m.o.v.e - Blast My Desire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rockside
vs
Jitsu

170 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Demonic Clothing

Organic Extracts
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Rockside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jui Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockside steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jitsu.
Rockside cracks Jitsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jitsu misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockside misses with a right hand
and Jitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockside misses with a wild body shot.
Jitsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jui Jitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jitsu drops Rockside with a right and a left! Jitsu comes rushing in but Rockside regains his composure and manages to keep Jitsu in guard.

Rockside is rocked!
Jitsu is working Rockside over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Rockside is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jitsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Rockside has his foot on Jitsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jitsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockside seems to have got his legs back now.

Rockside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu is working Rockside over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockside knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jitsu on the ground.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Rockside is keeping the position.
Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jitsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockside has wrist control.
Jitsu stands up over Rockside, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rockside is looking for a triangle but Jitsu pushes his legs off easily.
Jitsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rockside is looking for a sweep.
Rockside manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rockside is breathing heavily.
Rockside tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.

Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jitsu winds up and cracks Rockside with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rockside actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jitsu trying to control from half guard but Rockside is working away.
Rockside wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
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. Jitsu connects with a nice short shot to Rockside's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockside won't allow Jitsu to pass to mount.

Rockside looking for submissions off his back.

Rockside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Jitsu there.
Jitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jitsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jitsu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockside misses with a lunging right hand
and Jitsu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jitsu connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rockside! He's out on his feet! Jitsu rushes in and drops Rockside with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jui Jitsu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Usagi
vs
Hill

183 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Usagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usagi shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense.

Usagi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Usagi has hold of Hill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hill is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Hill tries to hold on but Usagi pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Usagi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hill turns into him and now he's in Usagi's guard.
Hill sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Usagi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hill is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Usagi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hill's back instead.
Hill staying busy and making it hard for Usagi to control.
Hill turns into Usagi and is now in his guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Usagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hill stands up from Usagi's guard - Hill perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.

Usagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Usagi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill stops Usagi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hill wants to hold on but Usagi pushes him away.
Usagi mounts Hill! Really nice guard pass there!

Usagi goes for an armbar but Hill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hill.
Usagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Usagi is working hard here to advance position.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Usagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Usagi is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.

Usagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Usagi is breathing heavily.
Hill won't allow Usagi to sweep him here.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Hill scores with a takedown into Usagi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Hill 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.

Hill scores with a punch to the head.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Usagi misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Usagi with a poor takedown

and Hill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hill.
Usagi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hill!
Hill tries to hold on but Usagi pushes him away.
Usagi punching from mount but Hill doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
Usagi content just to control the position here.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
Hill prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.

Usagi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hill manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Usagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Usagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Usagi feints and as Hill raises his hands in defense, Usagi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Usagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Usagi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hill!

Hill stands up.
Hill misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Usagi didn't expect that.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hank Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Usagi wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Usagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Usagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Usagi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Usagi striking from the bottom here.
Usagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hill is staying active underneath Usagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Usagi is looking for a kimura here.
Usagi is tying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Usagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Usagi!
Usagi tries to reverse the position but Hill maintains control.
Usagi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Usagi 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.

Usagi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hill has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Usagi looking to control.
Usagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Usagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.
Usagi is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Usagi has control of the leg.
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Usagi trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Usagi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill controls Usagi momentarily but Usagi frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Usagi tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.

Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hill stalling the fight.
Hill has Usagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Hill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Usagi regains guard immediately.
Usagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usagi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyamoto Usagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usagi wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Hill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian MacKaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). davis comes into the arena with tony yayo ft. 50 cent - they call it murder (game diss) blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

davis
vs
MacKaye

180 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs
Pain Palace Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian MacKaye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis doesn't manage to clinch there - MacKaye circles away.
MacKaye shoots in and drives through. davis sprawls well.
davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacKaye shoots in but no luck this time.
MacKaye closes the distance and clinches up with davis, looking for a takedown. MacKaye pushes davis against the cage but davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shawn davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian MacKaye.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacKaye backwards.
MacKaye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacKayes head.

davis has picked MacKaye up - he's going for a ride! davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
davis prevents MacKaye from improving his position.
davis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
MacKaye is looking to improve his position.
MacKaye wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacKaye tries to get to full guard but davis has control of the leg.
MacKaye is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute davis jumps into side control!
MacKaye tries to get back to half guard but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
davis moves in looking to clinch but MacKaye pushes him off.
MacKaye looks for a takedown but davis sprawls well.

davis clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from davis.
davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacKaye looks gassed!
davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis lands a nice shot to the body.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacKaye blocks a jab.
davis lands a jab to the nose.

davis rushes MacKaye and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by davis.
davis pushes MacKaye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacKaye is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from davis.
MacKaye fails to pull guard.
davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKaye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacKaye tries to break the clinch but davis is controlling the position.

davis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacKaye is trying to keep an underhook but davis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
MacKaye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacKaye trying to hold on to davis's head to control him but davis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKaye regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacKaye tries to land a sweep but no joy.

MacKaye is looking to sinch up a triangle. davis throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to MacKaye's body to avoid the submission. MacKaye has instead reached around davis's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! MacKaye arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian MacKaye!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flair's entrance music is Bang Your Head. A fine choice. Ric Flair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Flair
vs
Mir IV

185 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir IV!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair throws a big shot that misses.
Flair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flair throws a shot from downtown. Mir IV moves away and avoids it.
Flair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mir IV as he avoids it easily.

Mir IV decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mir IV is keen to just control but Flair is a slippery customer.
Flair flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Flair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flair trying to control but Mir IV postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair wants to control but Mir IV passes into side.
Flair is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Flair shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flair showed some decent athleticism there.
Flair wants to stand up but Mir IV has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Flair thows a huge punch but Mir IV dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir IV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mir IV.
Mir IV looks gassed!
Mir IV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mir IV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flair trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mir IV manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Flair on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flair tries to get out of the position.
Flair tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flair misses with a wild combination.
Flair shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mir IV counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flair throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir IV wants to pass the guard but Flair is keeping the position.

Flair had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mir IV is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flair Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mir IV's back instead.
Flair missing with strikes from the back.
Flair punches the canvas rather than the man.
Flair lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mir IV.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flair with a poor takedown

and Mir IV counters with a shoot takedown. Flair fights it but they end up in guard.
Mir IV prevents Flair from getting back to his feet.
Mir IV showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flair wants to improve his position but instead Mir IV has moved into half guard.
Flair trying to get back to full guard but Mir IV takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Flair really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair is squirming around, avoiding Mir IV's attempts to control the action.
Flair wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Flair tries to break free.
Mir IV avoiding Flair 's attempts to control his hands.
Flair prevents Mir IV from getting a body triangle.
Flair trying to control the position but Mir IV manages to sink in the hooks.

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.
Flair can't escape the position.
Flair trying to control the hands but Mir IV breaks the grip.
Flair is trying to break free.
Flair manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mir IV's guard. Nice work there by Flair.
Mir IV keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mir IV misses with a takedown
and Flair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flair lands with a straight right. Mir IV didn't see that one coming.
Mir IV slips under a jab.
Ric Flair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Flair.

It looks like Frank Mir IV has been cut.

Flair looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flair throws and elbow that misses. Mir IV uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flair's guard. Nice move by Mir IV!
Flair wants to sweep here but Mir IV controlling him for the moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mir IV manages to pass to side control.
Flair is looking to improve his position.
Flair keeping control of the position.
Flair is pressing down on Mir IV's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Ric Flair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir IV's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Flair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flair shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Mir IV counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mir IV is one step ahead there.
Flair pulls Mir IV in to control the position.
Flair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mir IV is controlling him.
Mir IV controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flair wants to get back to his feet but Mir IV is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frank Mir IV has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir IV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Flair patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Flair trying to control.

That's two 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.

Flair is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mir IV defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mir IV manages to reverse the position and now he's in Flair's guard. Nice work there by Mir IV.

Flair is looking for a triangle but Mir IV pushes his legs off easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir IV doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flair counters with a stiff right hand.
Flair works Mir IV's body with a nice hook.
Flair thuds a left hand into Mir IV's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flair darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flair trying to control the pace.
Flair tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mir IV knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Flair is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mir IV trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair wants to advance to full mount but Mir IV doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mir IV has Flair pulled in close to control his posture.
Mir IV trying to keep a closed guard but Flair is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flair working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Flair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flair has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ric Flair!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Pignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pignon has chosen NTM- Qu'est-ce qu'on attend as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Akiyama
vs
Pignon

183 cm
22
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Pignon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akiyama throws a right hand that Pignon ducks under and follows up with a left that Pignon also avoids with ease.
Akiyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pignon seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Akiyama shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Pignon is backing up but Akiyama catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Pignon covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Akiyama Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
Yoshihiro Akiyama retains his middleweight title!