CECF Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Willer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willer has chosen 50 Cent - Ready For War as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Willer

195 cm
21
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Willer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown looks to land a combination but Willer avoids it well.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Willer misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown tries to clinch up but Willer circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Jack Willer has been cut.
Brown lands with a right hand.

Willer moves into range and clinches up with Brown.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Willer keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown jabs at Willer's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willer swivels and escapes.
Brown throws a combination. Willer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tommy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Willer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Willer controlling the action here.
Brown is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Willer is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is trying to stand.
Brown won't allow Willer to pass to mount.
Willer looks gassed!
Willer wants to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is trying to escape back to his feet but Willer uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown is not content to let Willer control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Brown takes the fight into the clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Willer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willer.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Willer.
Willer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.

That has opened up Jack Willer's cut even more.

Brown instigates a clinch.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands the left hand.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Brown stands up.

Brown gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Willer takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown feints and then cracks Willer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Willer down.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Willer counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Willer backs away looking to recover.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Willer sees coming a mile off.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Willer.
Willer blocks a head kick by Brown.

Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Brown has picked Willer up - he's going for a ride! Brown dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown prevents Willer from improving his position.
Brown is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Willer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Willer is looking for a sweep.
Willer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brown decides to stand back up.

Brown drives through and clinches with Willer against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Willer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Brown instigates a clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown misses with a low kick.

Brown has closed the distance and engaged Willer in a clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown wants to clinch up but Willer keeps it at a distance.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Willer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown cracks the inside of Willer's front leg.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Willer sprawls well.
Willer slips a jab from Brown.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willer circles away.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked

and Willer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Willer wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Willer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown pulls Willer in close to his closed guard and prevents Willer from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Willer's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Willer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Brown clinches up against the cage.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Tommy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Willer backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

The cut above Jack Willer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss

and Willer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willer is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willer wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Willer manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown stays in close to Willer's body and controls the position.

Brown stands and steps away. Willer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown misses with a head kick.

Brown clinches up with Willer and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Willer manages to get underhooks.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willer can do to turn this around?

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Willer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Willer tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown lands a head kick!
Willer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Willer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Tommy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Willer.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Willer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Willer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willer 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.
Brown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Brown has his hands on Willer's head, controlling the position.

Brown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Willer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jack Willer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjaadi Peebles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack the Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peebles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Apocalyptica & Sandra Nasic - Path. Jack the Ripper struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peebles
vs
the Ripper

178 cm
20
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjaadi Peebles!
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, Jack the Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Ripper fails with a takedown attempt.
the Ripper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
the Ripper drops Peebles with a left and a right! Oh, Peebles is hurt - the Ripper dives into side control looking to finish!

Peebles is rocked!
Peebles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peebles trying to control from the bottom.
the Ripper prevents Peebles from improving his position.
Peebles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
the Ripper trying to control the action but Peebles is working from the bottom.
the Ripper is thwarting Peebles's attempts to control the position.
Peebles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of the Ripper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take the Ripper's back!
Peebles is looking to control the Ripper but the Ripper is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Peebles is looking for the choke from the back position but the Ripper is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peebles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
the Ripper has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the Ripper rolls, trying to escape but Peebles keeps control of the position.
the Ripper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Peebles.

Peebles working for a choke but the Ripper is defending well.
the Ripper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the Ripper looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Peebles working for a choke but the Ripper is defending well.
Peebles is breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Peebles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
the Ripper trying to control the hands but Peebles breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peebles trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
the Ripper trying to control the position but Peebles manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peebles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
the Ripper breaks Peebles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
the Ripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the Ripper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
the Ripper wants to control from the top but Peebles keeps moving.

Peebles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the Ripper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the Ripper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peebles trying to keep a closed guard but the Ripper is proving a slippery customer.

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.
the Ripper trying to control but Peebles is working from the bottom.
the Ripper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the Ripper connects with a solid leg kick.
the Ripper looks for a takedown but Peebles sprawls well.
Peebles stuffs the takedown attempt from the Ripper. the Ripper gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack the Ripper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Peebles keeps the fight on the outside.
the Ripper misses with a head kick.
Peebles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and the Ripper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
the Ripper misses with a takedown

and Peebles counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in the Ripper's guard now.
Peebles wants to control from the top but the Ripper keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Ripper 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.
Peebles is pushing down on the Ripper's leg trying to pass to half guard. the Ripper is fighting to maintain full guard but Peebles has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Ripper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Peebles controlling the position easily from mount.
the Ripper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peebles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as the Ripper is looking to escape.

Peebles working for a guillotine from mount but the Ripper is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peebles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as the Ripper is looking to escape.
the Ripper is looking to get to half guard.
the Ripper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Peebles controls the Ripper momentarily but the Ripper frees himself.

Peebles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead the Ripper passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper misses with a head shot. Peebles uses the momentum to regain guard.
the Ripper sitting in guard here, content to control.
the Ripper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peebles is proving hard to escape from.
the Ripper wants to pass the guard but Peebles is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peebles is on top in guard.

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.
Peebles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

the Ripper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peebles uses it to pass to side control.
Peebles is looking to take a break and control but the Ripper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjaadi Peebles dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

the Ripper fails with the takedown

and Peebles counters with a nice double leg into side control. the Ripper won't be happy with that.
Peebles trying to control the position but the Ripper is working away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bjaadi Peebles just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
the Ripper shoots and misses

and Peebles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peebles.

Peebles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Peebles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

the Ripper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Ripper 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.
Peebles looking to pass the guard.
Bjaadi Peebles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peebles wants to control from the top but the Ripper keeps moving.

the Ripper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Peebles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. the Ripper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Peebles's back instead.
Will the Ripper go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

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.
Peebles tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Peebles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
the Ripper avoids the attempt from Peebles to control.
Peebles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peebles holds on to the Ripper around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Peebles tries to lock up and control but the Ripper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Ripper has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peebles's face.
the Ripper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
the Ripper trying to control but Peebles is having none of it.
Peebles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
the Ripper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peebles is controlling him.

the Ripper has his foot on Peebles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peebles works his way back into a safe position though.
Peebles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peebles wants to control from the top but the Ripper keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the Ripper controls Peebles momentarily but Peebles frees himself.

the Ripper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
the Ripper is trying to keep Peebles in close.
Peebles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
the Ripper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the Ripper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjaadi Peebles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Massagatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CoCo Ware has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Massagatti
vs
Ware

188 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Massagatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CoCo Ware!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware misses with a looping left.
Ware throws a jab when Massagatti was well out of range.
Massagatti fails to land the takedown.

Ware closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Massagatti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ware is working away from the top position though.
Ware stalling.

Ware stands up from half guard.
Ware scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ware drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Massagatti right on the button. Massagatti goes down! Ware follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ware gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CoCo Ware!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Rayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Rayson
vs
Henderson

190 cm
23
203 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

187 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Rayson!
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, CJ Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rayson thows a body kick. Henderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rayson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Rayson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rayson.
Henderson looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like CJ Henderson has been cut.
Rayson scores with a shot to the body.
Rayson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Rayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rayson tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Rayson lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rayson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rayson is looking to clinch.
Rayson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rayson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Rayson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rayson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.
Rayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Rayson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rayson shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rayson shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rayson.
Rayson wants to clinch.
Bobby Rayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Rayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Henderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rayson tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson tries to bum rush Rayson with a series of wild strikes but Rayson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rayson lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rayson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobby Rayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rayson.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobby Rayson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rayson off to one side.
Rayson shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Rayson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Rayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
CJ Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson misses with the combination.

Rayson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rayson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Rayson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rayson wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to control Rayson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Henderson controlling the position for now.
Rayson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Henderson is trying to control but Rayson passes into side control!
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rayson's best efforts.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Rayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rayson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Rayson is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rayson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rayson working a defensive guard here.
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 Bobby Rayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Henderson's cut.
That's time! Rayson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rayson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rayson fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayson slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson throws a right hand that Rayson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rayson also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rayson dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Rayson throws a nice head kick!

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.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Rayson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Rayson or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Rayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Rayson with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Rayson on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rayson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Rayson shoots in.
Henderson throws a right hand that Rayson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rayson also avoids with ease.
Rayson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rayson scores with a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Rayson being controlled here momentarily.
Rayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rayson postures up.
Rayson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Rayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rayson wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
CJ Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Rayson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rayson is posturing up here but Henderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rayson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rayson has to tap! Slick submission there by Henderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Nesbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nesbitt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rab.C.Nesbitt Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nesbitt
vs
Rogers

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rab Nesbitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesbitt throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.

Rogers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nesbitt is looking for a sweep.
Nesbitt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nesbitt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogers's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers prevents Nesbitt from improving his position.
Rogers 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.
Nesbitt gets full guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rab Nesbitt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between arnold kilbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lawler (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.

kilbot
vs
Lawler

220 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, arnold kilbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kilbot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawler scores with a sloppy right hand. kilbot should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown by kilbot or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawler which made him look bad.
Lawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
kilbot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawler is fending him off so far but kilbot persists. Nope, Lawler circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
kilbot is breathing heavily.
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!
kilbot dodges the punch combination from Lawler.
Lawler lands a slapping body shot.
Lawler connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt kilbot! He's out on his feet! Lawler rushes in and drops kilbot with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Lawler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertram Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel has chosen Space Lord by Monster Magnet as his entrance music. Red Shady has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Shady
vs
Russel

165 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Shady!
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, Bertram Russel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russel tries to avoid it but Shady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russel to the ground. Russel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russel throws a front kick aimed at Shady's knee but Shady avoids it well.
Shady throws a head kick but Russel moves out of range.

Russel has managed to clinch.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.

It looks like Red Shady has been cut.
Shady is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel lands a nice elbow.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russel connects with a knee to the head.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Russel.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Russel lands an elbow inside.

Red Shady's cut is getting worse.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Russel.
Russel scores with a knee to the head.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Russel lands an elbow just above Shady 's eye.
Russel landing knees to the head.
Russel lands a shoulder strike.
Russel connects with a knee to the head.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel lands an elbow inside that Shady shrugs off.
Russel lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Russel.
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.
Nice elbow from Russel.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russel lands a nice elbow.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Russel.
Russel with a knee to the head.
Russel lands an elbow just above Shady 's eye.
Russel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shady backwards.
Shady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel connects with a knee to the head.
Russel scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Russel.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Shady blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shady tries to pull guard but Russel holds him up against the cage and eventually Shady drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Shady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel trying to land knees to the body.
Russel with a knee to the head.
Shady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Shady can't get the takedown.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Russel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shady's defenses.
Russel keeps control of Shady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Shady wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Russel.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel lands an elbow inside that Shady shrugs off.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Russel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shady can't get the takedown.
Russel lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Shady fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russel.
Shady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shady takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.
Shady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shady tries for a takedown but Russel manages to get underhooks.
Russel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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.
Russel lands a knee to the head.
Shady blocks the elbow strike.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Russel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shady.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shady is trying to drag Russel to the mat but Russel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russel lands a nice uppercut.
Shady tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russel smiles and moves away.
Shady shoots in but no luck this time.
Russel scores with the left hand. Shady knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Russel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bertram Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bertram Russel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Shady's cut.
That's time! Shady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shady doesn't manage to clinch there - Russel circles away.
Russel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Shady tries to keep at a distance but Russel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Russel.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Russel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shady tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russel smiles and moves away.
Shady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bertram Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Russel forces Shady back against the cage and clinches.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel connects with a knee to the head.
Russel presses Shady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel with a knee to the head.
Russel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady tries to score a body lock takedown but Russel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Shady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russel.
Russel lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russel misses with a knee to the head.
Russel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shady.
Russel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Shady fails to pull guard.
Shady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shady's defenses.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bertram Russel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russel misses with a knee to the head.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Russel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shady's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Russel.
Shady is trying to drag Russel to the mat but Russel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russel lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russel prevents it.
Russel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Russel.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel missing with knees to the body.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russel with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Russel - that landed with a thud.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shady is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
Russel lands a knee to the head.
Shady can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.
Russel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Shady tries to pull guard but Russel won't allow it.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Shady wants to get back to striking at distance but Russel won't allow it.
Russel with a knee to the head.
Russel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shady looking for a takedown.
Russel pushes Shady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Russel scores with a knee to the head.
Russel prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Russel.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Shady jumps guard but Russel stands there with Shady around his waist. Shady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel scores with a knee to the head.

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.
Shady tries to pull guard but Russel holds him up against the cage and eventually Shady drops back down to his feet.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Russel crunches a lovely knee into Shady's ribcage.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Russel misses with a knee to the head.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Shady looking to slow down the pace here.
Russel throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shady's brow.
Russel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shady tries to break the clinch but Russel is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russel.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Shady looking for a takedown.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel lands an elbow just above Shady 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bertram Russel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Red Shady'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.

Shady blocks a leg kick.
Russel misses with a head kick.
Shady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Russel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shady keeps the fight on the outside.
Russel lands with a kick to the temple. Shady shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Shady scores a takedown into full mount!
Russel is looking to improve his position but Shady isn't that keen on the idea.

Russel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shady.
Russel tries to lock up and control but Shady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shady jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Russel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shady working away.

Shady is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Russel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel tries to escape but Shady is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Russel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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

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

Russel moves into range and clinches up with Shady.
Russel cracks Shady with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russel.
Russel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russel landing knees to the head.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shady wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Russel lands a knee to the head.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Shady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Shady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russel lands a knee to the body.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Shady in his tracks for a moment.
Russel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shady managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Shady is working for takedown but Russel is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Shady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.
Russel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russel gets underhooks to prevent Shady's takedown attempt.
Shady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russel prevents it.
Russel lands a knee to the head.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shady jumps guard but Russel stands there with Shady around his waist. Shady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shady tries to score a body lock takedown but Russel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel landing knees to the body.
Shady takes a knee right on the jaw!
Russel trying to land knees to the body.
Russel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shady blocks it with crossed arms.
Shady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Shady gets control of Russel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shady will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Shady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Red Shady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bertram Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertram Russel!

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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
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugvig Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen Summer Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borga
vs
Li

225 cm
23
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lugvig Borga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chong Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borga shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Borga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borga shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Borga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lugvig Borga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Borga persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Borga wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Borga pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borga is looking to escape.
Borga can't escape the position.
Li blocks Borga's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Li avoids the attempt from Borga to control.
Borga is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Li jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borga manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Li content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borga with a poor takedown
and Li makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borga is breathing heavily.

Li clinches up with Borga and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Li.
Li stalling the fight.

Borga drags the fight down to the ground.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li postures up.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borga keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Borga working a defensive guard but Li manages to pass into side control anyway.
Borga is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borga tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily

and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Li drops back looking for a leg! Borga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borga manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Borga's guard.
Borga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him.
Borga looking for a sweep. Not yet Borga, not yet.

Borga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li won't allow Borga to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borga has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Li counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Borga tries to clinch up.
Borga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Li closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Li scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Borga to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Li is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Borga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Li off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borga scores with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trapped and Borga is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Borga is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Li. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Borga trying to control momentarily.
Li wants to escape the position.
Borga doesn't have the hooks in and Li manages to turn into his guard.

Borga working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Li trying to control but Borga is working 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.

Borga looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
Borga 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.
Borga trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Borga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borga controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.

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

Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borga to the mat! Borga manages to get full guard.

Borga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borga wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.

Borga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Borga shoots and misses

and Li counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borga won't be happy with that.
Borga is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Li is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chong Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borga wants to get back to full guard but Li has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chong Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Borga dodges the punch combination from Li.
Borga misses with a takedown

and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Borga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Li tries to improve his position but instead Borga has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Borga tries to get the hooks in deep but Li pushed the leg off.
Borga keeps control of the position as Li tries to break free.
Borga tries to keep control of the position but Li is staying busy.
Li tries to break free.

Li defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borga is trying to stick to Li's back but Li is turning into Borga. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borga's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Li.
Borga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li wants to pass the guard but Borga is keeping the position.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li is looking to advance position but Borga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Borga trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Li can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
Borga wants to control the pace but Li is squirming around nicely.
Li tries to hold on but Borga pushes him away.
Borga trying to control but Li is having none of it.

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.
Borga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Li is in all sorts of trouble here.
Li is bucking up trying to escape but Borga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Li can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Borga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Li taking shots to the head.
Lugvig Borga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chong Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borga with shots to the head and body - Li looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chong Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chong Li!