GAMMA #42 Holm vs Rick PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Solrac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Solrac
vs
Smith

172 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Solrac!
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, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Solrac.
Solrac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Solrac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solrac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solrac stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Solrac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solrac swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Solrac gets the takedown into side control.
Solrac working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Solrac crashes against the mat.

Solrac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Solrac throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Solrac tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Solrac throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Solrac wants to get back to his feet.
Solrac trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.

Solrac is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Solrac 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.
Solrac is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Solrac from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Solrac is proving a slippery customer.
Solrac tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Solrac with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jayhawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go hard or go home - E-40. Michael Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jayhawk
vs
Rivera

170 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Jayhawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Rivera!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Jayhawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jayhawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Jayhawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jayhawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jayhawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jayhawk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Jayhawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jayhawk pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.

Jayhawk pulls guard effortlessly.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jayhawk is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayhawk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jayhawk is riding his opponent, not letting Rivera buck him off.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jayhawk. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rivera is trapped and Jayhawk is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jayhawk struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rivera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jayhawk.
Jayhawk is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rivera up.
Jayhawk lands strikes to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jayhawk struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jayhawk is really struggling to control Rivera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jayhawk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jayhawk tightening his grip on Rivera, looking for the choke.
Rivera is trying to get back to his feet but Jayhawk has full control of the position and if anything, Rivera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jayhawk tries to keep control of the position but Rivera is staying busy.
Rivera covers up after that shot from Jayhawk.
Rivera wants to control his opponent's hands but Jayhawk gets his hands free.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rivera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayhawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivera is looking to escape.
Jayhawk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rivera?
Rivera is trying to reverse the position but instead Jayhawk has taken his back - oops!
Jayhawk lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Jayhawk tightening his grip on Rivera, looking for the choke.
Rivera turns into Jayhawk and is now in his guard.
Jayhawk pulls Rivera in to control the position.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jayhawk keeps moving.
Jayhawk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayhawk looking to pass the guard.

Jayhawk stands up from Rivera's guard - Jayhawk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jayhawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Jayhawk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rivera wants to control but Jayhawk postures up.
Rivera prevents Jayhawk from moving into mount.
Jayhawk advances to mount.
Jayhawk looking to finish Rivera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rivera!
Rivera tries to hold on but Jayhawk postures up.
Jayhawk fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jayhawk slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.

Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Jayhawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jayhawk has him pressed against the cage.

Jayhawk manages to break the clinch.
Jayhawk misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Jayhawk with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera swinging wilding here.
Jayhawk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Jayhawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jayhawk throws out a powerful jab.

Jayhawk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jayhawk showed some decent athleticism there.
Jayhawk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jayhawk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rivera gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayhawk is pressing down on Rivera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rivera is holding on for now.
Rivera wants to control but Jayhawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivera is trying to stand.
Jayhawk 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.
Jayhawk passes into side control, despite Rivera's attempt to control the position.
Rivera bucks up and tries to throw Jayhawk off but instead Jayhawk has got his back!
Rivera controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jayhawk throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rivera breaks Jayhawk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jayhawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera prevents Jayhawk from improving his position.
Jayhawk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!
Rivera prevents Jayhawk from getting a body triangle.

Jayhawk sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rivera taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Jayhawk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Ready to Die- Andrew WK. Donald Drysdale looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Alexander
vs
Drysdale

175 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Drysdale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Alexander has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drysdale throws an elbow but misses.
Drysdale trying to land knees to the body.
Alexander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drysdale blocks it with crossed arms.
Drysdale trying to land knees to the body.
Alexander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drysdale.
Drysdale misses with a punch on the inside.
Drysdale keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drysdale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Drysdale is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexander is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drysdale to the mat. Drysdale regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander cracks Drysdale with a solid left hand.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
Alexander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexander landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexander cracks Drysdale with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Alexander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drysdale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Alexander decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Drysdale darts in trying to clinch
and Alexander counters with a big head kick but Drysdale shrugs it off.

Alexander decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander trying to control the pace.
Drysdale has hold of Alexander's hands but Alexander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drysdale tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexander throwing shots but Drysdale is blocking nicely.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale looks like he's trying to stand up.

Alexander postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Drysdale to stand up.
Alexander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses.
Drysdale wants to clinch

and Alexander counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drysdale's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to stand up but Alexander is controlling him.

Alexander stands up from Drysdale's guard - Alexander perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alexander throws a head kick but Drysdale moves out of range.

Alexander instigates a clinch.

Alexander has hold of one of Drysdale's legs. Drysdale is fighting the takedown attempt but Alexander gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexander passes Drysdale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexander works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alexander bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drysdale takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alexander lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alexander could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Drysdale takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drysdale will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alexander landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexander off and has taken his back!
Alexander trying to get back to his feet but Drysdale is in full control for now.
Drysdale doesn't have the hooks in and Alexander manages to turn into his guard.

Alexander gets to his feet. Drysdale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Drysdale.
Drysdale avoids the head kick by Alexander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drysdale tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
Alexander cracks Drysdale with a nice body shot.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Drysdale has double underhooks.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drysdale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Alexander has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drysdale is trying to keep an underhook but Alexander manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alexander stalling.

Alexander is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drysdale defends it well.
Alexander takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a punch from half guard.

Alexander stands up from half guard.
Drysdale staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Alexander.

Alexander feints and as Drysdale raises his hands in defense, Alexander changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexander is in close to Drysdale's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmy Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drysdale tries to clinch but Alexander moves away

and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Drysdale fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drysdale looking to control.

Drysdale has his feet on Alexander's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Drysdale in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Alexander dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Drysdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drysdale tries to clinch but Alexander moves away

and Alexander counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drysdale's guard now.

Drysdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jimmy Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Alexander decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drysdale, up you get!
A head kick from Alexander lands but Drysdale takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Alexander is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
Alexander drops an elbow to the side of Drysdale's head.
Alexander passes to side control.
Alexander scoring with punches and elbows.

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.
Alexander working the head with strikes.
Alexander taking a breather here.

Alexander decides to stand up, so the ref orders Drysdale to his feet.
Alexander misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Drysdale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Alexander bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexander is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drysdale will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alexander lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alexander content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alexander moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donald Drysdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drysdale taking shots to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Alexander!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Percy Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bam Griffin's chin.

Jones
vs
Griffin

200 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Percy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Jones connects with a nice cross there... Griffin is looking wobbly and Jones recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Griffin to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jones jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Percy Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kru Ka Mali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Valderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mali's entrance music is ALL! by Descendents. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ka Mali
vs
Valderon

194 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kru Ka Mali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruben Valderon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mali shoots in but Valderon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Mali closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valderon to the mat! Valderon manages to get full guard.
Valderon lands some strikes from the bottom.
Mali preventing the sweep.
Mali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valderon is keeping the position for now.
Valderon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mali manages to get himself to full guard.

Mali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valderon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mali is on top in guard.
Mali tries to free his leg and advance position but Valderon is retaining full guard.
Valderon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valderon can't keep his opponent in guard - Mali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mali blocks the strikes from Valderon.
Valderon wants to improve his position but Mali is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mali is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Valderon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valderon moves into full guard.
Mali wants to pass the guard but Valderon is keeping the position.
Valderon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mali manages to get himself to full guard.
Valderon lands a couple of elbows.
Mali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valderon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valderon 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.
Mali tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valderon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valderon passes Mali's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valderon looks gassed!
Valderon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mali has hold of Valderon's hands but Valderon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valderon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mali has taken his back.

Mali looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mali working for the choke.

Mali looking to break Valderon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valderon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mali will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Valderon breaks Mali's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valderon manages to get himself to full guard.
Mali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mali postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valderon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mali, into his guard.
Mali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valderon manages to get himself to full guard.
Mali pushing down on Valderon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mali uses his free foot to push down on Valderon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valderon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mali works his way to his opponent's back.

Mali has his arm under Valderon's chin here. Game over son! Mali squeezes tightly and Valderon is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kru Ka Mali!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrence Tate looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Tate
vs
Joe

188 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

205 cm
21
255 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Joe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a right and a left that Tate avoids nicely.
Tate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Joe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Bubba Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joe. That's going to slow Tate down.
Joe looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
Joe tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
Joe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tate swinging wilding here.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe throws a series of punches but Tate avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Terrence Tate has been cut.
Tate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joe.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate off to one side.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Joe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate scores with a one two! Joe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Tate shoots in.
Tate tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Joe duly obliges.

Tate has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.

Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tate to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tate looks to clinch but Joe throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tate taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bubba Joe!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Henderson
vs
Jackson

175 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
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, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Henderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Henderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Henderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Jackson tries to improve his position but Henderson has taken his back! Henderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Henderson pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elan Tedroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Tedroni

186 cm
19
227 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
261 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elan Tedroni!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tedroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Tedroni defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tedroni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson takes a swing at Tedroni's ribcage but misses.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tedroni takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Tedroni looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
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!
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Tedroni drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Tedroni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tedroni is on top in guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tedroni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tedroni stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tedroni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tedroni tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Tedroni on that attempt.
Tedroni looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tedroni thinking.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Tedroni misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tedroni misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elan Tedroni.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Tedroni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Tedroni breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tedroni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson lands a with a good body shot.

Jackson clinches.
Tedroni looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Tedroni takes an elbow to the temple.
Tedroni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Tedroni 's eye.
Nice elbow from Jackson.

Tedroni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elan Tedroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tedroni shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tedroni fails to land the takedown.
Tedroni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson lands a jab to Tedroni's midsection.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tedroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tedroni staying out of range there.
Tedroni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tedroni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson misses with a body shot.
Tedroni misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elan Tedroni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tedroni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tedroni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tedroni looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elan Tedroni.
Tedroni shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tedroni misses with a looping right.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Tedroni 's eye.
Tedroni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.

Tedroni jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tedroni is breathing heavily.

Tedroni looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tedroni tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Tedroni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tedroni wants to get back to full guard.
Tedroni gets back to full guard.

Tedroni is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Tedroni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tedroni's guard.
Tedroni keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

Tedroni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Tedroni has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Tedroni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson is looking to wear down Tedroni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tedroni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.

Tedroni moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Tedroni shrugs off.
Tedroni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tedroni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Tedroni tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Tedroni shrugs off.
Tedroni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elan Tedroni.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Tedroni is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tedroni fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tedroni.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Tedroni in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tedroni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Tedroni's ribcage.
Good body shot from Tedroni.
Tedroni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tedroni wants a takedown.
Tedroni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Tedroni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tedroni.
Tedroni throws a half hearted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Tedroni is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tedroni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tedroni just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Tedroni's takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tedroni goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tedroni is just out of range.
Tedroni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Tedroni throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Tedroni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body

and Tedroni counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson controls Tedroni momentarily but Tedroni frees himself.
Tedroni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tedroni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tedroni manages to avoid it.
Elan Tedroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tedroni moves away.
Tedroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tedroni.
Tedroni avoids the body shot from Jackson.

Jackson clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne De Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikon Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

De Rick
vs
Holm

190 cm
20
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
260 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

PURE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arne De Rick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikon Holm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rick doesn't manage to clinch there - Holm circles away.
Holm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holm wants to clinch up but De Rick keeps it at a distance.
De Rick swinging wilding here.
De Rick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Holm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Rick is doing well to control the position and prevent Holm from advancing to side control.
Holm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Holm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Rick is surviving well by controlling Holm's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
De Rick regains half guard.
De Rick wants to get back to his feet.
De Rick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holm on the ground.
Holm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Holm is working for a kimura but De Rick is defending it quite comfortably.
De Rick is trying to stand up here but Holm is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holm is tying to control. De Rick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

De Rick kicks off Holm and gets to his feet.
Holm misses with a head kick.
Holm looks for a takedown but De Rick sprawls well.

Holm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holm looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm prevents De Rick from standing back up.

De Rick pushes Holm off and gets back to his feet.
De Rick stuffs the takedown.
Arne De Rick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikon Holm.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Rick.

It looks like Nikon Holm has been cut.
De Rick misses with the combination.
De Rick wants to clinch up but Holm keeps it at a distance.
De Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Rick throws a good cross that connects.
De Rick tries to bum rush Holm with a series of wild strikes but Holm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Rick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Rick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Rick looks to land a left hand but Holm moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from De Rick.

Holm gets a clinch.
Holm prevents De Rick from breaking the clinch.
Holm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Rick just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Rick wants to break free but Holm has control.
De Rick managing to block the knees to the body from Holm.
Holm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Rick up against the cage.
Holm landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holm stalling against the cage.
De Rick prevents the takedown attempt.
Holm goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Rick prevents it.
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 Arne De Rick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikon Holm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

De Rick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

De Rick gets caught flat footed, as Holm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Rick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holm is pushing down on De Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Holm has managed to sneak the leg through.

De Rick manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Danga de danga de dang - De Rick scores with a four punch combination!
Holm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Rick is fending him off so far but Holm persists. Nope, De Rick circles away and we're back to standing.
Holm misses with a few strikes there.
Arne De Rick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Holm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Rick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Rick's legs.
Holm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Rick bucks up and tries to throw Holm off but instead Holm has got his back!

Holm looking for the choke from the back.

De Rick showing good submission defense here.

Holm looking to break De Rick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Rick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nikon Holm has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holm wants to control but De Rick is keeping busy.

Holm has got one arm under De Rick's chin. This could be trouble... De Rick trying to control the other hand but Holm gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, De Rick has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikon Holm! Nikon Holm retains his heavyweight title!