TFC 45 - To the Banks PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and michael johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Ruff Ryders Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Manuel
vs
johnson

195 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, michael johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from johnson.
johnson tries for a takedown but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manuel scores with a spinning back kick!
johnson looks gassed!

Manuel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manuel lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manuel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manuel slips nicely into half guard.
johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Manuel sits in half guard.
Manuel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
johnson has hold of Manuel's hands but Manuel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manuel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manuel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manuel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manuel is trying to control the action in half guard but johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manuel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Manuel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Manuel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Manuel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Manuel 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for johnson!
Manuel controlling the position easily from mount.
Manuel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down johnson for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel landing strikes, looking to finish!
johnson is squirming around, avoiding Manuel's attempts to control the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Manuel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Manuel gets a clinch.
johnson wants a takedown.
Charlie Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of michael johnson.
Manuel lands a damaging elbow.

Manuel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Manuel tries to get the hooks in deep but johnson pushed the leg off.
Manuel controlling well, preventing johnson from escaping the position.
Good control from Manuel.
Manuel trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of johnson's body.
johnson is keeping busy.
Good control from Manuel.
Manuel scores with punches and elbows.
Manuel has the hooks in. johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel tries to keep control of the position but johnson is staying busy.
I really don't envy johnson right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Manuel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in johnson's guard now.
Manuel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Manuel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Manuel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manuel showed some decent athleticism there.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Manuel.
Manuel lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manuel prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Manuel drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson looking to pass the guard.
Manuel working a defensive guard here.
johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Manuel is retaining full guard.
johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manuel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manuel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manuel!
Manuel controlling the position.
johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manuel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
johnson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Manuel has taken his back.
Manuel struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel scores with punches to the body.
johnson is trying to break free.
Manuel controlling the position well here. johnson rolled but Manuel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manuel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Manuel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of johnson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Manuel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Manuel's guard. Nice work there by johnson.
Manuel wants to sweep but no luck.
johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Manuel.
johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manuel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manuel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of johnson, into his guard.

johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manuel uses it to pass to side control.
Manuel trying to control the position but johnson is working away.
johnson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Manuel 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manuel scores a takedown into full mount!
Manuel content just to control the position here.
johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
johnson is squirming around, avoiding Manuel's attempts to control the action.
johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manuel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as johnson is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Manuel working for a guillotine from mount but johnson is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Manuel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
johnsonis looking to pass into half guard but Manuel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Manuel is in guard.
Manuel trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Manuel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

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

johnson looking for a guillotine here but Manuel defends easily.
Manuel trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Manuel to get to half guard.
Manuel wants to take a breather but johnson is having none of it.
johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
johnson wants to sweep but no luck.

johnson is looking for a triangle but Manuel pushes his legs off easily.
Manuel stays in close to johnson's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel passes johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
johnson is looking for a sweep. Manuel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charlie Manuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Manuel.
johnson is looking to improve his position.
Manuel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manuel is pressing down on johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. johnson is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

and Manuel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
johnson wants to get back to full guard.
johnson wants to get back to full guard but Manuel has mounted him!
johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Manuel controlling from the full mount.
michael johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Manuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manuel blocks johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Manuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manuel 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Manuel!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montazelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Bearwester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Montazelli
vs
Bearwester

170 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

160 cm
23
159 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Montazelli!
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, Rob Bearwester!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearwester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Montazelli scores with a four punch combination!
Montazelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Bearwester.
Montazelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bearwester moves in looking to clinch but Montazelli pushes him off.
Montazelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bearwester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montazelli moves out of range of the body kick from Bearwester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearwester shoots for a takedown but Montazelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bearwester slips a jab and a cross from Montazelli.

Bearwester closes the distance and clinches.
Bearwester throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montazelli looking for a takedown.
Montazelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bearwester just stands there and leans against the cage.

Bearwester jumps into guard, dragging Montazelli to the mat.
Montazelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bearwester pulls Montazelli in close to prevent any damage.
Bearwester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Montazelli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bearwester manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montazelli has Bearwester in his guard.
Bearwester trying to control the position from guard on top but Montazelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montazelli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bearwester passes into side control.
Montazelli tries to bench press Bearwester off him but Bearwester keeps the position.
Bearwester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montazelli keeps working.
Montazelli trying to remain calm as Bearwester controls from the top position.
Montazelli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bearwester wants to pass the guard but Montazelli is defending well.
Bearwester looks gassed!
Still in half guard, Bearwester seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montazelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montazelli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Montazelli.

Montazelli is looking for a triangle but Bearwester pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montazelli is trying to keep Bearwester in close.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Montazelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bearwester trying to control the position from guard on top but Montazelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Montazelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Montazelli working for a triangle but Bearwester defends it easily.
Bearwester trying to control the position from guard on top but Montazelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Montazelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bearwester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montazelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bearwester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montazelli to score with a decent uppercut.
Bearwester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Antonio Montazelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearwester tries to clinch there but Montazelli circles away.
Bearwester fails with the takedown.
Bearwester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montazelli circles away.
Bearwester is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montazelli scores with a one two! Bearwester had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Montazelli.
Bearwester fails with the takedown.
Antonio Montazelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Bearwester.
Montazelli's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Montazelli duly obliges.
Montazelli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Montazelli.
Bearwester swats away the attempt to clinch by Montazelli.
Bearwester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montazelli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bearwester tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montazelli stalks Bearwester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bearwester's face. Bearwester staggers backwards, shaken.
Montazelli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bearwester walks into a left hand.
Montazelli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rob Bearwester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montazelli throws a right hand that Bearwester ducks under and follows up with a left that Bearwester also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montazelli throws a combination. Bearwester tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Montazelli is working the combinations to good effect here.
Montazelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bearwester on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Montazelli scores with a four punch combination!

Montazelli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Montazelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Montazelli seems to be looking for submissions.
Montazelli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Montazelli trying to control from half guard but Bearwester is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montazelli is really struggling to control Bearwester but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Montazelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Montazelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bearwester wants to get back to full guard.

Montazelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Montazelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bearwester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montazelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Montazelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Montazelli works over Bearwester's head and body with a nice combination.
Montazelli lands with a nice combination. Bearwester backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Montazelli.
Montazelli stalks Bearwester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bearwester's face. Bearwester staggers backwards, shaken.
Montazelli misses with a few strikes there.
Bearwester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearwester dodges the punch combination from Montazelli.
Bearwester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bearwester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montazelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montazelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montazelli!
Montazelli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bearwester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearwester with a poor takedown
and Montazelli counters with a three punch combo that has Bearwester backing up. Bearwester nods at Montazelli to acknowledge the strikes.
Montazelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montazelli.
Montazelli lands a jab-cross combination.
Montazelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Montazelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Montazelli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bearwester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montazelli. Montazelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montazelli lands with a nice combination. Bearwester backs away looking to recover.
Montazelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Bearwester circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montazelli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Montazelli moves into the clinch.

Montazelli ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Montazelli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bearwester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montazelli doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Montazelli is trying to keep Bearwester in close.

Montazelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bearwester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Montazelli is tightening it up a little... Bearwester has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bearwester reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bearwester taps out! nice BJJ there by Montazelli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Montazelli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Monsignor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Monsignor
vs
Cottle

180 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Monsignor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cottle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsignor throws a sloppy head kick and Cottle moves out of range easily.

Monsignor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cottle prevents Monsignor from moving into mount.
Cottle wants to control but Monsignor postures up.
Cottle is looking to regain half guard here but Monsignor keeps moving and retains side control.
Cottle can't do much from the bottom here.
Monsignor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cottle keeps working.
Cottle is looking for a sweep.

Monsignor tries for a kimura but Cottle is defending well.
Cottle being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monsignor tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor wants to clinch up but Cottle keeps it at a distance.
Monsignor wants to clinch.

Monsignor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monsignor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Monsignor.
Monsignor is working for takedown but Cottle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monsignor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cottle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monsignor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Monsignor prevents a takedown attempt there.

Monsignor gets control of Cottle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Monsignor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cottle trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsignor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottle slips nicely into half guard.
Monsignor is trying to stand up here but Cottle is controlling him well.

Cottle is working for a kimura but Monsignor is defending it quite comfortably.
Monsignor tries to get to full guard but Cottle has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cottle wants to work for an arm triangle but Monsignor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monsignor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Monsignor working for a triangle but Cottle defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cottle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monsignor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Monsignor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cottle passes into side control.
Cottle advances nicely into full mount.
Monsignor is breathing heavily.

Cottle working for a submission but Monsignor is keeping him at bay.
Monsignor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cottle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cottle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Monsignor is surviving well by controlling Cottle's body position as best he can.
Monsignor gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Monsignor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Monsignor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monsignor is trying to control the action in half guard but Cottle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monsignor moves nicely into side control.
Monsignor happy to just control the position for now.
Monsignor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cottle regains half guard.
Cottle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monsignor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monsignor's back!

Cottle is working for a rear naked choke. Monsignor is not defending it well and Cottle has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Monsignor refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Monsignor's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Cottle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley's entrance music is Alborosie - Real Story. A fine choice. Elvis Marley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Marley
vs
Salcedo

190 cm
22
249 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
271 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo thuds his shin into the meat of Marley's side.
Marley has a takedown stuffed.
Salcedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salcedo circles away.
Marley looks for a takedown but Salcedo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvis Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Salcedo misses.
Marley shoots in but Salcedo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salcedo tries to bum rush Marley with a series of wild strikes but Marley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salcedo - that will leave a mark!
Marley is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Salcedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salcedo connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcedo throws a head kick that Marley semi-blocks.

It looks like Elvis Marley has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salcedo.
Marley could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salcedo can pounce on him.
Salcedo throws a head kick that Marley semi-blocks.
Salcedo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Marley - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omar Salcedo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Akodawango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ares's entrance music is Run This Town. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ares
vs
Akodawango

195 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Akodawango!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akodawango moves away from the strike by Ares.
Ares swats away the attempt to clinch by Akodawango.

Ares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ares scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akodawango?
Ares unloading with bombs!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akodawango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akodawango is looking to improve his position but Ares isn't that keen on the idea.
Ares landing strikes from the mount and Akodawango is in trouble!
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!
Ares is landing with some decent strikes but Akodawango is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ares with a couple of short strikes.
Ares sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Akodawango is desperately trying to improve his position but Ares has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares with shots to the head and body - Akodawango looks very uncomfortable down there.

Akodawango is rocked!
Akodawango is desperately trying to improve his position but Ares has a good base and remains in mount.
Ares controlling the position easily from mount.
Akodawango really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A big strike lands for Ares! That's really hurt Akodawango and he's turned his back - Ares keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ares Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Ares!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Frank is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jones
vs
Frank

173 cm
21
156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Golden Lilium

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Jones!
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, Bruce Frank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones prevents Frank from standing back up.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Frank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frank striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frank dives on top into guard.
Frank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frank is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jones working for a triangle but Frank defends it easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Frank passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!

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.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce Frank just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Frank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Frank decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Frank throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Tyson Jones has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Frank scores with a head kick.

Jones is rocked!
Jones fails with the takedown
and Frank counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Frank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Frank decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a head kick.
Tyson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Frank.
Jones with a poor takedown

so Frank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank 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.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Frank stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frank pinned against the cage. Frank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Frank. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Frank!
Jones wants to control the pace but Frank is squirming around nicely.
Frank tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
Jones tries to take his opponent's back but Frank turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frank stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones blocks a head kick by Frank.
Nice jab there from Frank.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frank manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frank holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frank wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Frank stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones shoots and misses
and Frank finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Frank lands a head kick!
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frank. That one must have hurt.
Frank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Frank counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank throws a nice head kick!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a left to the body.

Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Frank tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Frank turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.

Frank stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frank avoids the head kick by Jones.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frank trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jones jumps guard.
Frank would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frank passes into side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frank stands up.
Frank scores with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Frank.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Frank counters with a body kick.
Jones looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Tyson Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones avoids the head kick by Frank.
A lazy body kick from Jones

and Frank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frank.
Jones tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.

Frank breaks from the clinch.
Jones has his takedown stuffed

and Frank counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Frank gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bruce Frank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frank 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Frank!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woodcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Arbenson
vs
Woodcock

183 cm
23
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woodcock.
Arbenson staying out of range there.
Woodcock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arbenson on the side of the head.
Arbenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woodcock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Woodcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woodcock misses with a looping left.
Arbenson scoring well with a low kick there.
Arbenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodcock.
Woodcock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arbenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arbenson.
Arbenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woodcock shoots in and drives through. Arbenson sprawls well.

Arbenson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arbenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Woodcock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arbenson has passed into side control.
Woodcock wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arbenson connects with a decent elbow.
Woodcock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Woodcock seems a little lost for a moment, as Arbenson dominates the positioning.
Woodcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woodcock tries to improve position but can't.
Woodcock tries to escape but Arbenson is in control.
Woodcock is looking to regain half guard here but Arbenson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arbenson moves into full mount!
Woodcock is working to get back to half guard.
Arbenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woodcock is looking to escape.
Arbenson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Woodcock is trying to escape the mount.
Woodcock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woodcock is trying to escape the mount.
Woodcock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arbenson controlling from mount.
Arbenson wants to control the pace but Woodcock is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Woodcock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woodcock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arbenson looking to control but Woodcock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Magus Arbenson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Arbenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Woodcock's calf.
Arbenson throws a low kick, looking for Woodcock's leg but Woodcock calmly moves out of range.
Arbenson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Woodcock misses with a takedown
letting Arbenson counter with a right hand.
Woodcock throws an overhand right that lands on Arbenson's shoulder, as Arbenson tries to avoid the shot.
Woodcock digs a good hook to Arbenson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magus Arbenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arbenson.
The fighters circling - Woodcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arbenson slips under a jab.
Woodcock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Woodcock connects with a body shot.
Woodcock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arbenson slips a jab and a cross from Woodcock.
Arbenson scores with a head kick.
Woodcock lands with a hook. Arbenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Woodcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arbenson.
Woodcock checks the leg kick.
Woodcock misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Woodcock.
Woodcock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Arbenson lands a nice shot that snaps Woodcock's head back.
Woodcock is breathing heavily.

Woodcock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arbenson keeping hold of Woodcock's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Woodcock there.
Woodcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arbenson is looking to control Woodcock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arbenson avoid being mounted?
Arbenson wants to improve his position but Woodcock is controlling well.

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

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.
Woodcock throws a looping overhand right but Arbenson ducks down to avoid it.
Arbenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Woodcock does no damage.
Woodcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woodcock throws out a loose jab but Arbenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arbenson drops his hands momentarily and Woodcock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Woodcock throws a shot from downtown. Arbenson moves away and avoids it.
Arbenson misses with a double jab

and Woodcock counters with a shoot takedown. Arbenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Arbenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arbenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woodcock manages to get himself to full guard.
Arbenson won't allow Woodcock to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson prevents Woodcock from getting back to his feet.
Arbenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woodcock wants to hit a switch here but Arbenson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Woodcock there!
Woodcock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arbenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woodcock is looking to escape.
Arbenson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arbenson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woodcock's face.

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.
Arbenson controlling the pace for now.
Woodcock is looking to get to half guard.
Arbenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woodcock is looking to escape.
Woodcock is looking to improve his position but Arbenson isn't that keen on the idea.
Arbenson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Magus Arbenson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Woodcock misses with a takedown
and Arbenson counters with an inside leg kick.
Arbenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woodcock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arbenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woodcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woodcock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arbenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woodcock. That did some damage!
Arbenson misses with a body shot.
Arbenson tries to clinch there but Woodcock circles away.
Arbenson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Woodcock's head.
Nice sprawl there from Arbenson as Woodcock shoots in.
Woodcock blocks a head kick by Arbenson.
A good leg kick by Arbenson.
Arbenson throws a leg kick which misses Woodcock's front leg but catches the back leg as Woodcock tries to avoid it.
Woodcock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arbenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Woodcock's calf.
Woodcock slips a jab and a cross from Arbenson.
Arbenson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Woodcock will feel that in the morning.
Arbenson lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woodcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arbenson wants to clinch.
Arbenson avoids the body shot from Woodcock.
Arbenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Arbenson lands a high kick!
Arbenson is looking to clinch but Woodcock is avoiding it.
Arbenson throws a leg kick which misses Woodcock's front leg but catches the back leg as Woodcock tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Arbenson.
Arbenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woodcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arbenson throws a sloppy head kick and Woodcock moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbenson.
Arbenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arbenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Woodcock avoids the head kick by Arbenson.
Woodcock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woodcock throws a combination that misses
and Arbenson counters with a low kick, right behind Woodcock 's knee.

Arbenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Woodcock avoids the damage to the body.
Arbenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arbenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Arbenson scores with a knee to the head.
Woodcock managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Arbenson leaning against his opponent.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but Woodcock blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arbenson trying to stall but Woodcock improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arbenson.
Come on Arbenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Woodcock lands a takedown into guard.
Woodcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arbenson has his hands on Woodcock's head, controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodcock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock looking to pass the guard.
Woodcock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magus Arbenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arbenson manages to get back to half guard.
Woodcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arbenson is looking to control Woodcock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arbenson avoid being mounted?
Woodcock tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arbenson controls his leg.
James Woodcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arbenson is controlling Woodcock's trapped leg to prevent Woodcock from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magus Arbenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arbenson, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Arbenson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama Said Knock You Out. Banks has chosen Saul Williams-Black Stacey as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Wood
vs
Banks

174 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
159 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hade Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Banks tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Banks tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood clobbers Banks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks.
Banks wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wood.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Wood tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
Banks tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Banks lands a body shot.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood misses with a double jab.
Wood swinging wilding here.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Hade Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Banks takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wood, as that shot connected.
Wood misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hade Wood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wood throws a one two combo.

Banks is rocked!
Wood looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Banks tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Wood circles away.
Wood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Banks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banks.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.

Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood stalks Banks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banks's face. Banks staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wood as he avoids it easily.
Hade Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
Banks defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Hade Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Some wild striking there from Wood.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Banks stumbling backwards into the cage! Banks bounces back off the cage towards Wood, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wood lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wood celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hade Wood!
Hade Wood is the new lightweight champion!