Deception PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa comes to the cage accompanied by Faint. Cato McGraw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Villa
vs
McGraw

187 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Villa!
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, Cato McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGraw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Villa is trying to get back to full guard.

Villa pushes McGraw off and gets back to his feet.
Villa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraw.
Villa moves in looking to clinch but McGraw pushes him off.
McGraw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Villa tries for a takedown but McGraw circles away easily

and McGraw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Villa wants to sweep but no luck.
McGraw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa wants to get back to his feet but McGraw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Villa is looking for a triangle but McGraw pushes his legs off easily.
Villa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Villa pushes McGraw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Villa scores with a takedown into McGraw's guard.
McGraw wants to improve his position but instead Villa has moved into half guard.
McGraw keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Villa decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa swings away with a body shot that misses

and McGraw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGraw working Villa over with strikes.

McGraw is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Villa has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Villa is looking to control McGraw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Villa avoid being mounted?
Villa is not content to let McGraw control the position.
McGraw looks gassed!

McGraw decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Villa lands in his opponent's guard.
Villa wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving.
McGraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villa wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving.
Villa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully.
McGraw is pulling down on Villa's head. It's preventing any offense from Villa, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Villa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Villa is looking to stand up but McGraw won't let him.
Villa with a nice head shot there.
Villa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGraw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGraw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cato McGraw 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.

McGraw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villa swivels and escapes.
Villa misses with a double jab

and McGraw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Villa!
McGraw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Villa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Villa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

McGraw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Villa wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving.
Villa tries to stand but McGraw is controlling from the bottom.
McGraw is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Villa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGraw, up you get!
Lee Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Villa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Villa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Villa trying to control the action but McGraw is working from the bottom.
McGraw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGraw is looking to improve his position.
McGraw lands with a few short shots to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa prevents McGraw from improving his position.
McGraw is trying to maintain the position but Villa is very close to passing his half guard.
Cato McGraw has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGraw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Villa preventing the sweep.
Villa wants to stand but McGraw is controlling his posture from full guard.
Villa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGraw is looking for a triangle but Villa pushes his legs off easily.
Villa is looking to stand up but McGraw won't let him.
McGraw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villa looking to sit in guard and control but McGraw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGraw preventing the sweep.
McGraw stops Villa from standing up.
Villa can't keep his opponent in guard - McGraw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw passes into side control, despite Villa's attempt to control the position.
McGraw working away.

Villa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Villa instigates a clinch.

Villa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGraw tries for a takedown but Villa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGraw tries to clinch up but Villa circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Villa misses
and McGraw counters with a left and a right that stings Villa.
Lee Villa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Villa throws a push kick but McGraw slaps the foot to one side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cato McGraw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Oooh a lovely combination from Villa sends McGraw down but not out. Villa dives into side control looking to finish.

McGraw is rocked!
Villa scores with punches from side control.
McGraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Villa finish him?
Villa lands some shots froms side control.

Villa decides to stand back up.

Villa clinches up against the cage.
Villa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGraw! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Villa is unloading with more strikes now! McGraw drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Villa!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Soza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Drury acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Soza
vs
Drury

187 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Fast

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Soza!
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, Mick Drury!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drury takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drury throws a right hand that Soza ducks under and follows up with a left that Soza also avoids with ease.
Soza lands a big head kick that sends Drury to the canvas! Soza follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Soza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jandro Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen Walk with me in hell as his entrance music. Pat Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruz
vs
Hughes

185 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandro Cruz!
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, Pat Hughes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hughes forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandro Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Cruz fails to pull guard.

Hughes has picked Cruz up - he's going for a ride! Hughes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Cruz punching from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cruz working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hughes scores a takedown into full mount!
Hughes tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Hughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cruz because Hughes loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes misses with a head shot.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hughes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cruz to get to his feet.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily

so Hughes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.

Hughes working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
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!
Hughes looking to control.
Cruz trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.

Hughes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cruz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hughes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cruz's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hughes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cruz is defending well though. Hughes let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.

Cruz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hughes's arms.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Hughes to control.
What can Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cruz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.

Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Hughes trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.

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

Hughes feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Hughes trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Hughes 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.

Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Hughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hughes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to stand but Hughes has his arm trapped.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hughes is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Hughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.
Hughes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.

Hughes actively working from the bottom here.

Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pat Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Cruz closes the distance and clinches.

Cruz jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.

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.
Cruz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hughes!
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Cruz looking to finish Hughes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hughes!
Hughes taking shots to the head.
Cruz trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz looking to finish Hughes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hughes!
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz raining down shots from the mount!
Cruz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hughes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hughes regains half guard.
Hughes gets back to full guard.

Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cruz!
Hughes forces the positional change into back control.

Hughes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz covers up after that shot from Hughes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes avoiding Cruz 's attempts to control his hands.
Hughes cracks Cruz with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cruz from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Hughes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Cruz fending off the submission attempt from Hughes.
Cruz is trying to stand back up.

Hughes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cruz.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hughes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pat Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cruz darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

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

Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes advances to half guard.
Hughes is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz trying to get back to full guard but Hughes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Hughes isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Hughes.
Cruz wants to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Hughes is looking to take Cruz's back but instead Cruz gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Cruz is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes postures up.
Cruz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hughes there.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.

Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Cruz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.

Hughes is looking for submissions but instead, Cruz has regained full guard.
Cruz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hughes!
Cruz tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes gets back to full guard.

Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.

Cruz stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes 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 George Francis scores the fight for Pat Hughes!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Pat Hughes!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Pat Hughes!

Pat Hughes wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Diaz
vs
Jackson

183 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slick Diaz!
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, Cody Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.

Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Diaz passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz passes the guard and advances to mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slick Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Van (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Van
vs
Demented

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Seventh Syn

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Van!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demented misses with a kick to the body.
Van wants to clinch up but Demented keeps it at a distance.
Van shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Demented drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Demented is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van wants to stand but Demented is controlling his posture from full guard.
Demented controls Van momentarily but Van frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demented working for a triangle but Van defends it easily.
Demented trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Demented has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.
Demented looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Demented looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van passes into half guard.
Demented looks gassed!
Van sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demented defending well though.
Demented gets full guard.
Demented looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van is one step ahead there.
Van wants to stand but Demented has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Demented is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van stands up from Demented's guard - Van perhaps looking for a knockout.
Van tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demented misses with a takedown attempt
and Van counters with a thumping low kick.
Van tries to clinch up but Demented circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demented looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demented moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Demented shoots in but Van avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demented shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van as he jumps to the side.
Andy Van has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demented.
Van motions for Demented to come forward. Van throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demented misses with a low kick.
Van wants to clinch up but Demented keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demented keeps the fight on the outside.
Demented rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demented's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Demented duly obliges.
Van tries to clinch but Demented moves out of range.
Demented throws a series of strikes that have Van backpedaling.
Demented misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van tries to clinch up
and Demented counters with a three punch combo that has Van backing up. Van nods at Demented to acknowledge the strikes.

Demented drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Demented landing a few strikes.

Demented working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demented creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Demented looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demented pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van is keeping the position for now.
Demented pushes down on Van's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Demented with the ground and pound but Van uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dementedis looking to pass into half guard but Van pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Van is in guard.

Demented working for a triangle but Van defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demented is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van's guard.
Van controlling the position.
Demented throws a big right hand that misses.
Demented slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Demented wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van, who protects the arm well.
Van takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Andy Van has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented is putting a hurting on Van here, landing some big shots from side control.

Demented looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Demented tries to move to mount but Van blocks the move with his legs.
Demented misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Demented throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Van wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demented is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demented.

Van kicks Demented off and gets back to his feet.
Van shoots in and drives through. Demented sprawls well.
Demented misses with a takedown attempt - Van sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andy Van is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van connects with a solid leg kick.
Van is looking to clinch but Demented is avoiding it.

Demented closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demented.
Damien Demented has got the better of the ground game so far.

Demented is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demented is stalling here. Van is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Demented seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Demented struggling a bit here.
Demented is trying to improve his position.
Demented manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Demented throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Demented decides to return to a standing position.
Demented fails to land the takedown.
Van motions for Demented to come forward. Van throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Demented showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Van's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Demented tries for a takedown but Van sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van tries to clinch but Demented moves away

and Demented counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demented stops Van from getting back to his feet.
Demented tries to pass to full mount but Van defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demented not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demented is pressing down on Van's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van is holding on for now.
Van is trying to stand back up but Demented is controlling him
Demented wants to control but Van is keeping him busy.
Demented thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van's head.
Van is staying active underneath Demented, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Van shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demented.
Demented tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van swivels and escapes.
Andy Van has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demented.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demented.

Van has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demented tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van scores with a shot to the side of Demented's head.

Demented gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Demented wants to control but Van is keeping him busy.

Van makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Van fails to land the takedown.
Van doesn't manage to clinch there - Demented circles away.
Van tries to clinch but Demented moves away

and Demented counters with a takedown into side control.
Van is trying to get back to his feet.
Van manages to work his way to half guard, despite Demented's best efforts.
Demented tries to pass to full mount but Van defends it.
Van pushes Demented off looking to stand but Demented dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demented sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van defending well though.

Demented seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Van has recovered full 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!

Van uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Demented circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Demented to counter with a crisp jab.
Demented circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demented shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van pinned against the cage. Van gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Demented 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.
Andy Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demented drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van dives on top into guard.
Demented is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Demented wants to sweep but no luck.
Demented striking off his back but it's not causing Van any problems.
Van has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demented wants to sweep here but Van controlling him for the moment.
Demented is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Demented throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Demented is looking for a triangle but Van pushes his legs off easily.
Demented has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demented swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Demented working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van trying to control the position from guard on top but Demented is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van trying to stand up but can't free himself from Demented's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demented comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demented winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Damien Demented!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Damien Demented!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Damien Demented!

Damien Demented wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Minimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Rison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rison has chosen I see the bad moon rising as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Minimoto
vs
Rison

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Fast

Syndicate Drugs
Blaze Ronin Street Gear

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, Asaki Minimoto!
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, Mikey Rison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minimoto avoids a kick to the body.
Rison blocks a head kick by Minimoto.
Minimoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikey Rison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rison scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Rison.
Rison cracks the inside of Minimoto's front leg.
Rison stuffs the takedown.
Rison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rison tries to clinch up but Minimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Rison misses with the combination.
Rison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Minimoto throws a half hearted mid kick.

Minimoto instigates a clinch.
Minimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minimoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Rison won't allow it.

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

Minimoto 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.
Minimoto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Minimoto is tying to control. Rison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minimoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minimoto is breathing heavily.

Minimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rison is just riding it out for now. Minimoto eventually gives up the hold.
Minimoto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Minimoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Rison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Minimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Rison defends the submission attempt.

Minimoto seems to be looking for submissions.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rison tries to clinch but Minimoto is having none of it.

Rison clinches up with Minimoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Rison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rison looking to throw knees to the head but Minimoto is blocking nicely.
Rison scores a nice knee to the body.
Rison lands an elbow inside.
Rison scores with a knee to the head.
Minimoto misses with a punch to the body.
Rison lands a nice elbow.
Rison lands a knee to the head.
Rison misses with a knee strike.
Rison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Minimoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Risons head.
Rison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Minimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rison lands a damaging elbow.
Rison lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Asaki Minimoto has been cut.
Rison tries a knee to the head but Minimoto blocks it.
Rison lands a damaging elbow.
Rison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Minimoto is rocked!
Rison with a knee to the head.
Oh Minimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Rison.
Rison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Rison leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Rison creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Minimoto! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Rison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Senshi Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jaa
vs
Chambers

163 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Seventh Syn

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Senshi Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Chambers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers throws a series of punches but Jaa moves out of range.

Jaa moves into the clinch.
Jaa lands a right hand.

Jaa pulls Chambers into guard.
Jaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chambers!
Jaa scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Chambers is rocked!

It looks like Marcus Chambers has been cut.
Jaa cracks Chambers with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senshi Jaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Pujols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignacio Pujols has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pujols
vs
Gracie

185 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignacio Pujols!
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, Hickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Pujols gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Pujols throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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

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

Pujols throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pujols is on top in guard.
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!
Pujols looking to pass the guard.

Pujols drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pujols throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Pujols is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Pujols wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

Pujols looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie passes to side control.
Pujols manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pujols wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Pujols manages to get to full guard.

Pujols is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pujols swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Pujols.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie pushes down on Pujols's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pujols slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Pujols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pujols bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Pujols trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pujols tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

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

Gracie stands and steps away. Pujols gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pujols shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pujols!

Gracie get's back to his feet.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Pujols pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pujols jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Pujols around his waist. Pujols gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pujols has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Pujols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pujols tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pujols tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pujols.
Pujols goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.

Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pujols keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Pujols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Pujols working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Pujols lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pujols prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hickson Gracie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Pujols bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pujols shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pujols.
Pujols fails with the takedown
and Pujols takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Pujols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Pujols avoids it well.
Pujols moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Pujols with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Pujols fights it but they end up in guard.
Pujols wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie pushing down on Pujols's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pujols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to control but Pujols is keeping him busy.

Pujols looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pujols defends it well.

Pujols is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Pujols!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ignacio Pujols!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Dittrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robinson
vs
Dittrich

171 cm
18
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Carnage Fight Wear

Adriana's Secret

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Dittrich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dittrich does no damage.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dittrich checks a leg kick.
Dittrich tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dittrich manages to break the clinch.
Dittrich looks to clinch

and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dittrich goes for a takedown attempt but Robinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson has Dittrich pushed against the cage.
Dittrich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dittrich as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dittrich smiles and moves away.
Dittrich looks to clinch

and Robinson counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Robinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Dittrich is defending well.
Dittrich is looking to escape.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson prevents Dittrich from standing back up.

Dittrich kicks off Robinson and gets to his feet.
Dittrich with a lazy takedown attempt

and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dittrich is stalling here.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Dittrich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dittrich wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dittrich just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dittrich prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Robinson is breathing heavily.

Dittrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dittrich keeps the fight on the outside.
Dittrich throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson wants to clinch

and Dittrich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dittrich tries to stand but can't do so whilst Robinson controls his leg.

Dittrich stands up and beckons Robinson to join him on the feet.
Dittrich looks to clinch

and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dittrich!

Robinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Robinson tries to control but Dittrich wriggling away.
Robinson punishing his opponent with strikes.

It looks like Steven Dittrich has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control but Dittrich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson is stalling here but it's allowed Dittrich to get half guard.
Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dittrich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Robinson is working for a kimura but Dittrich is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Dittrich is defending well.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robinson working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to control but Dittrich wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Dittrich really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Robinson scoring with strikes but Dittrich is staying in there.
Robinson with a couple of short strikes.
Dittrich is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.

Robinson working for a submission but Dittrich is keeping him at bay.
Dittrich is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Robinson landing shots from mount.

That has opened up Steven Dittrich's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dittrich is in a horrible position here. Robinson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Robinson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Robinson!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi has chosen Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Atom
vs
Takahashi

186 cm
22
211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Atom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Takahashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atom.
Takahashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Atom working for a guillotine from mount but Takahashi is in no mood to give up.

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

Takahashi throws Atom to one side and escapes!
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Atom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Atom's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Atom is breathing heavily.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Atom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atom lands in his opponent's guard.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Atom tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi controlling the position.
Atom advances position into side control!
Atom postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
Atom has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Atom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takahashi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takahashi tries to buck Atom off but he can't manage it.

Atom swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Takahashi is now in Atom's guard. A big mistake from Atom there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Atom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Atom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Atom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takahashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Atom tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atom gets back to half guard.
Atom manages to get to full guard.

Atom had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takahashi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Atom Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takahashi's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atom lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Atom is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Atom is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Atom scores with punches from the back.
Atom has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Takahashi.

Takahashi fending off the submission attempt from Atom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Atom is looking for the choke from the back position but Takahashi is controlling his hands well.
Takahashi is trying to stand back up.
Takahashi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takahashi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Atom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Atom has control of the leg.

Atom 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atom is pressing down on Takahashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takahashi is holding on for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Atom dominated that round.
That's time! Atom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Atom shoots in and drives through. Takahashi sprawls well.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Atom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
A clash of legs there as Atom blocks the low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Takahashi. No joy for Atom on that attempt.
Atom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takahashi's waist but Takahashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atom off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Atom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takahashi.
Atom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Atom shoots in but Takahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Takahashi.
Atom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atom misses with a takedown attempt - Takahashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
Atom looks for a takedown but Takahashi sprawls well.

Atom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takahashi sprawls well initially but Atom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Atom uses his free foot to push down on Takahashi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takahashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom lands a big elbow.
Takahashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Atom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Atom avoids the attempt from Takahashi to control.

Atom looking for a guillotine from mount but Takahashi is having none of it.

Atom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Takahashi tries to lock up and control but Atom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atom unloading with bombs!
Atom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takahashi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Takahashi is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Atom finish him?

Atom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takahashi has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Atom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takahashi is surviving well by controlling Atom's body position as best he can.
Atom looking to finish Takahashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takahashi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Atom.

Atom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takahashi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ground and pound from Atom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi is in trouble now - Atom has advanced to mount!
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Atom working for a submission but Takahashi is keeping him at bay.

Atom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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

Atom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takahashi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Takahashi is trying to control Atom's posture but Atom avoids it.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.
Adam Atom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

Atom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Atom throws an elbow but Takahashi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takahashi regains half guard.
Atom wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atom.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Atom keeps him under control.
Atom moves into full mount! Takahashi won't be happy about that!
Atom working Takahashi over with strikes here.
Takahashi tries to reverse the position but Atom maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atom with the ground and pound from mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Atom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Takahashi cracks Atom with an uppercut from hell and Atom crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Takahashi's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Atom is rocked!

It looks like Adam Atom has been cut.
Takahashi advances position into side control!
Oh Atom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Takahashi tries for a kimura but Atom is defending well.
Atom seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi wants to control but Atom is keeping him busy.
Atom is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.

Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atom is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Takahashi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Atom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takahashi circles away.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atom tries for a takedown but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Atom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Atom scores a takedown into full mount!
Atom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Atom working Takahashi over with strikes here.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takahashi reaches up to try and control the position but Atom seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Takahashi rolls and tries to escape and now Atom has his back!
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Takahashi rolls, trying to escape but Atom keeps control of the position.
Takahashi trying to get back to his feet but Atom is in full control for now.
Takahashi wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

Atom working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Atom not allowing Takahashi to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom punishes Takahashi with strikes from the back mount.

Takahashi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Atom gets his way!
Takahashi holding both Atom 's hands and preventing any damage.
Takahashi turns into Atom and is now in his guard.
Atom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Takahashi trying to control but Atom is working from the bottom.
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Atom.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atom lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Atom looking for the RNC.

Atom working for the choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Atom.

Takahashi fending off the submission attempt from Atom.

Atom working for a choke but Takahashi is defending well.

Takahashi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kenata Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Atom has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Takahashi is in real trouble here. Atom gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Takahashi is tapping out! Atom wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Atom!

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