Night of the goliath PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Constanza
vs
Goldman

171 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

160 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pacheco Labratories Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Constanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Goldman to work.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Constanza wants to stall.
Constanza tries to pull guard but Goldman won't allow it.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldman stalls.
Constanza tries for a takedown but Goldman manages to get underhooks.
Goldman looking to throw knees to the head but Constanza is blocking nicely.
Goldman stalling the fight.
Goldman misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constanza stalling in the clinch but Goldman improves position.

Goldman breaks from the clinch.
Goldman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Constanza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldman wants to clinch up but Constanza keeps it at a distance.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constanza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Constanza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldman but Goldman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Constanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza fails with the takedown.

Constanza clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Constanza wants a takedown.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Constanza jumps guard but Goldman stands there with Constanza around his waist. Constanza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Goldman keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Goldman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Constanza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Constanza letting Goldman take a breather here.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constanza wants to break free but Goldman has control.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Constanza fails with the takedown.

Constanza has closed the distance and engaged Goldman in a clinch.
Goldman wants to stall.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but Constanza blocks with his arms.
Goldman stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Goldman.
Goldman looks to clinch
and Constanza counters with a good, hard body kick but Goldman shrugs it off.
Constanza wants to clinch.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch but Constanza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Goldman pushes Constanza up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza tries to pull guard but Goldman holds him up against the cage and eventually Constanza drops back down to his feet.

Goldman breaks the clinch.

Constanza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goldman sprawls well initially but Constanza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Goldman kicks Constanza off and gets back to his feet.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch but Constanza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldman tries to work over Constanza's front leg with a kick but Constanza checks it.

Goldman clinches up with Constanza and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goldman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goldman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Constanza is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldman gets an underhook and turns Constanza into the cage.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Goldman keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goldman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Constanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Constanza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Goldman drives through and clinches with Constanza against the cage.
Goldman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Constanza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goldman taking a breather.
Constanza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Goldman 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.

Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Constanza.
Goldman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George Constanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Goldman has Constanza up against the cage in a clinch.

Goldman breaks the clinch.
Constanza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldman circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Constanza - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldman closes the distance but Constanza moves to the side

and Constanza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Constanza.
Goldman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Constanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldman has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a knee strike.
Constanza is trying to break free.
Constanza letting Goldman take a breather here.
Constanza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goldman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Constanza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Constanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constanza can't get the takedown.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
Goldman tries a knee to the head but Constanza blocks it.
Constanza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldman has him pressed against the cage.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Constanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Constanza wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldman won't allow it.
Goldman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Constanza's face.
Goldman tries a knee to the head but Constanza blocks it.
Come on Goldman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Constanza looking to slow down the pace here.

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.
Goldman looking to stall.
Goldman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Constanza up against the cage.
Goldman is trying to stall.
Goldman looking to throw knees to the head but Constanza is blocking nicely.
Constanza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Constanza digs a right hand underneath Goldman's ribcage. Goldman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goldman.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but Constanza blocks with his arms.
Constanza can't break the clinch.

Constanza jumps guard.
Constanza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Goldman stands and steps away. Constanza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Constanza wants to clinch

and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Stalling in the clinch from Goldman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza tries for a takedown but Goldman manages to get underhooks.
Goldman prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Constanza.
Goldman avoiding damage.
Constanza scores a nice knee to the body.
Constanza tries to pull guard but Goldman won't allow it.
Goldman has Constanza pushed against the cage.
Constanza tries to stall but Goldman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Constanza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goldman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Constanza is working for takedown but Goldman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Constanza is trying to stall.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Constanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldman keeps control of Constanza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Goldman breaks the clinch.
Constanza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldman but Goldman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldman looks for a takedown but Constanza sprawls well.
Jonathan Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constanza misses with an attempted mid kick.

Goldman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Constanza, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldman wants to clinch.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Constanza circles away and keeps his distance.
Constanza fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman tries to clinch but Constanza moves away
and Constanza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldman is looking to clinch but Constanza is avoiding it.
Constanza misses with a takedown attempt

and Goldman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Constanza!

Goldman get's back to his feet.
Goldman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Constanza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Goldman forces Constanza back against the cage and clinches.
Goldman keeps control of Constanza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Constanza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Constanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constanza looking to stall.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza jumps guard but Goldman stands there with Constanza around his waist. Constanza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Constanza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but Constanza blocks with his arms.
Constanza fails to pull guard.
Goldman has Constanza pressed against the cage.
Constanza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goldman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Constanza blocks it with crossed arms.
Goldman stalling in the clinch but Constanza improves position.
Constanza fails to pull guard.
Constanza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goldman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Constanza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Constanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Goldman has closed the distance and engaged Constanza in a clinch.
Goldman trying to stall but Constanza improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to land knees to the body.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldman wants to clinch but Constanza slips to the side
and Constanza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constanza shoots in and drives through. Goldman sprawls well.
Constanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldman wants to clinch.
Constanza tries for a takedown but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Constanza looks to land a combination but Goldman avoids it well.
Goldman tries to clinch but Constanza moves out of range.
Constanza tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Constanza shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl out of it but Constanza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to clinch but Constanza slips to the side
and Constanza counters with a left and a right that stings Goldman.

Goldman instigates a clinch.
Goldman is trying to maintain a safe position but Constanza gets an underhook and turns Goldman into the cage.
Constanza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Constanza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Constanza tries to pull guard but Goldman holds him up against the cage and eventually Constanza drops back down to his feet.
Goldman wants to break free but Constanza has control.
Constanza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but Constanza blocks with his arms.

Constanza successfully pulls guard.
Goldman controls from within his opponent's guard.

Constanza is working an open guard so Goldman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constanza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldman but Goldman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Constanza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goldman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Goldman manages to break the clinch.
Constanza misses with a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Constanza closes the distance but Goldman moves to the side

and Goldman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldman.
Goldman wants to stall.
George Constanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldman 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Goldman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wittman
vs
McManus

169 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pacheco Labratories Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wittman!
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, John McManus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Wittman.
McManus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wittman.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McManus.
Wittman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McManus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wittman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wittman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McManus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McManus's back!
Wittman controls the action.
McManus is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wittman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman missing with punches from the back.

Wittman looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Wittman manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wittman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

McManus is trying to defend against the choke here but Wittman has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wittman Tightens the hold and McManus taps out furiously! Wittman displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Wittman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kali Kondakow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kali Kondakow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Romero
vs
Kondakow

205 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Pacheco Labratories Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Romero!
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, Kali Kondakow!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kondakow circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.
Kondakow misses with a wild combination.
Romero shoots in for a double leg but Kondakow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kondakow thows a body shot but no joy.
Kondakow dances in with a quick combination. Romero is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kondakow snaps Romero's head back. Romero stumbles backwards against the cage. Kondakow steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Romero's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Romero just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kali Kondakow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BOBBY LIGHTS OUT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LIGHTS OUT
vs
Blade

187 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

183 cm
22
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BOBBY LIGHTS OUT!
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, David Blade!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade has a takedown stuffed.
Blade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LIGHTS OUT but LIGHTS OUT pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blade has a takedown stuffed.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blade.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a few strikes there.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LIGHTS OUT moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

LIGHTS OUT looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blade!
LIGHTS OUT tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blade tries to lock up and control but LIGHTS OUT gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIGHTS OUT controlling the position easily from mount.
LIGHTS OUT trying to control but Blade is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LIGHTS OUT looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blade is squirming around, avoiding LIGHTS OUT's attempts to control the action.
Blade is looking to improve his position but LIGHTS OUT isn't that keen on the idea.
Blade is squirming around, avoiding LIGHTS OUT's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. BOBBY LIGHTS OUT just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Blade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blade shoots for a double leg takedown but LIGHTS OUT sprawls well. He's pushed Blade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blade has his takedown stuffed
and LIGHTS OUT counters with a big head kick but Blade shrugs it off.
LIGHTS OUT swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blade counters with a three punch combo that has LIGHTS OUT backing up. LIGHTS OUT nods at Blade to acknowledge the strikes.
LIGHTS OUT throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LIGHTS OUT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LIGHTS OUT stuffs the takedown.
Blade stuns LIGHTS OUT with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LIGHTS OUT scores with a push kick.
Blade looks gassed!
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Blade moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws a head kick that misses.
Blade slips a jab and a cross from LIGHTS OUT.
A nice combination there by LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blade.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a two punch combination.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a hook.
LIGHTS OUT throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Blade fails with the takedown.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a low kick.
LIGHTS OUT tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
LIGHTS OUT scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LIGHTS OUT swivels and escapes.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LIGHTS OUT throws a combination that misses
and Blade counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LIGHTS OUT tries to bum rush Blade with a series of wild strikes but Blade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a combination
and Blade counters with a left and a right that stings LIGHTS OUT.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for LIGHTS OUT.
Blade just misses with a punch to the body.
LIGHTS OUT scores with a kick to the midsection.
LIGHTS OUT lands a left and a right that sends Blade crashing to the canvas! LIGHTS OUT dives into mount looking to finish!

Blade is rocked!

It looks like David Blade has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LIGHTS OUT takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blade is still in real trouble! Can LIGHTS OUT finish him?
Blade is looking to improve his position but LIGHTS OUT isn't that keen on the idea.
Blade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blade seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIGHTS OUT takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LIGHTS OUT trying to control but Blade is having none of it.
LIGHTS OUT knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blade on the ground.
Blade wants to hold on but LIGHTS OUT pushes him away.
Blade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control LIGHTS OUT kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
LIGHTS OUT can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blade is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blade can't escape the position.
LIGHTS OUT controlling the position easily from mount.
Blade tries to lock up and control but LIGHTS OUT gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LIGHTS OUT can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blade is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LIGHTS OUT controlling the position easily from mount.
LIGHTS OUT tries to control but Blade wriggling away.
Blade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LIGHTS OUT takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blade tries to hold on but LIGHTS OUT postures up.
LIGHTS OUT trying to control but Blade is having none of it.
LIGHTS OUT avoids the attempt from Blade to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BOBBY LIGHTS OUT dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Blade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

LIGHTS OUT throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blade.
LIGHTS OUT swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blade is looking to clinch.
Blade lands a head shot.
LIGHTS OUT rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT lands a right hook to the body.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Blade takes the fight into the clinch.
LIGHTS OUT avoiding damage as Blade throws knees to the body.
Blade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LIGHTS OUT is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LIGHTS OUT.

LIGHTS OUT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LIGHTS OUT.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade wants to control from the top but LIGHTS OUT keeps moving.
LIGHTS OUT avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LIGHTS OUT keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
LIGHTS OUT preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.

LIGHTS OUT has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blade off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown by LIGHTS OUT or perhaps it was just good defense by Blade which made him look bad.
LIGHTS OUT circles away from the clinch attempt.
LIGHTS OUT throws a left that rocks Blade and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! LIGHTS OUT dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Blade regain composure!

LIGHTS OUT has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blade shoots for a double leg takedown but LIGHTS OUT sprawls well. He's pushed Blade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade blocks a head kick by LIGHTS OUT.

LIGHTS OUT pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from LIGHTS OUT.
A hook to the body from LIGHTS OUT.

LIGHTS OUT breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from LIGHTS OUT misses.

Blade closes the distance and clinches.
Blade throws an elbow but it misses.

LIGHTS OUT breaks the clinch.
LIGHTS OUT swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blade counters with a straight right hand.
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Blade moves out of range.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a combination
and Blade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LIGHTS OUT stuffs the takedown.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blade.
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
Blade fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade tries to clinch but LIGHTS OUT moves out of range.
Blade tries for a takedown but LIGHTS OUT sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LIGHTS OUT throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blade misses with the combination.
LIGHTS OUT moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a double jab
and Blade counters with a series of strikes. LIGHTS OUT will be more careful next time no doubt.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
LIGHTS OUT throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade doesn't manage to clinch there - LIGHTS OUT circles away.
Blade closes this distance looking for a takedown but LIGHTS OUT circles away.
Blade shoots in but LIGHTS OUT avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT is winning the standup battle so far.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LIGHTS OUT, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BOBBY LIGHTS OUT!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Tees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kane
vs
Tees

175 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
138 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Kane!
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, Julian Tees!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tees changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Tees manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tees shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tees takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Tees takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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

Tees pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.

Kane darts in and clinches Tees up against the cage.

Kane jumps guard.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tees avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tees can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tees tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane wants to control but Tees passes easily into half guard.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tees in particular looking to stall.
Tees trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tees is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane missing with punches from the bottom.

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.
Kane missing with punches from the bottom.
Kane trying to control here.
Tees looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tees works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kane tries to hold on but Tees pushes him away.

Tees is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tees wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
Kane is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Tees has taken his back!
Tees lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kane has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tees looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane is trying to reverse the position but instead Tees has taken his back - oops!
Kane just trying to survive but Tees is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kane is trying to stand back up.
Kane tries to escape the position.
Tees throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tees is trying to stick to Kane's back but Kane is turning into Tees. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tees's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kane.

Kane stands up and waves to Tees to follow him.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Tees's front leg but catches the back leg as Tees tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kane closes the distance and clinches.

Kane jumps guard.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Tees throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tees manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julian Tees!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir kurochenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Headstrong(by: Trapt). Chris Foster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Foster
vs
kurochenko

190 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Foster!
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, Vladmir kurochenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for kurochenko with that takedown attempt.
kurochenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but kurochenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and kurochenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
kurochenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster manages to get to full guard.
Foster trying to control the position.
kurochenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

kurochenko working for a triangle but Foster defends it easily.

kurochenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

kurochenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Foster has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
kurochenko looks gassed!
Foster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You can see the frustration on Foster's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

kurochenko looking for the RNC.

kurochenko working for a choke but Foster is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster manages to reverse the position and now he's in kurochenko's guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Foster trying to control but kurochenko is working from the bottom.
Foster wants to pass the guard but kurochenko is keeping the position.

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

kurochenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foster trying to control but kurochenko is working from the bottom.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from kurochenko.
kurochenko wants to improve his position but instead Foster has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Foster shoots in and bounces kurochenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
kurochenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but kurochenko is retaining full guard.
kurochenko has momentary wrist control but Foster slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

kurochenko working for a choke but Foster is defending well.
kurochenko is breathing heavily.

kurochenko seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Foster's chin but Foster turns very nicely into kurochenko's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Foster.
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to control from the top but kurochenko keeps moving.

kurochenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Foster escapes and throws kurochenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
kurochenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but kurochenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
kurochenko wants to get back to full guard.
kurochenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
kurochenko is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
kurochenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foster off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Foster will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Foster misses with a wild combination.
kurochenko misses with a takedown

and Foster counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kurochenko!
Vladmir kurochenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
kurochenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

kurochenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
kurochenko tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the action but kurochenko is working from the bottom.
kurochenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

kurochenko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.

Foster decides to return to a standing position.
kurochenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Foster counters with a shoot takedown. kurochenko fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

kurochenko is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

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

kurochenko has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to control from the top but kurochenko keeps moving.
kurochenko wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
kurochenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

kurochenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

kurochenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
kurochenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vladmir kurochenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urik Vonlictinstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hughs
vs
Vonlictinstien

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Hughs!
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, Urik Vonlictinstien !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonlictinstien lands a nice looking body shot.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
Hughs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughs blocks a head kick by Vonlictinstien .
Vonlictinstien lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vonlictinstien 's waist but Vonlictinstien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughs off to one side.
Hughs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vonlictinstien lands with a right that hurts Hughs. Hughs looks to clinch but Vonlictinstien throws a short knee that drops Hughs. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Urik Vonlictinstien !