XAC: 1 The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tao Ren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avi Agababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ren
vs
Agababa

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tao Ren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avi Agababa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch but Agababa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ren rushes Agababa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Agababa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ren gets an underhook and turns Agababa into the cage.
Ren lands a right hand.
Agababa is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Agababa is trying to stall.
Agababa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Agababa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ren scores with a shot to the side of Agababa's head.
Ren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Ren.
Agababa wants to break free but Ren has control.

Agababa decides to pull guard.
Agababa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ren wants to stand but Agababa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Agababa is trying to control the position but Ren postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agababa wants to stand and escape but Ren is having none of it.
Ren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Agababa looking for a guillotine here but Ren defends easily.
Ren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agababa on the ground.
Agababa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Ren is stalling in the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agababa trying to control.
Ren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Agababa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ren is doing well to defend. Agababa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ren is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avi Agababa!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Healy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and quinton jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jackson has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Travis Healy looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Healy
vs
jackson

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Travis Healy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, quinton jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Healy circles away from the clinch attempt.

jackson clinches up with Healy and pushes him back against the cage.
jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Healy has him pressed against the cage.
Healy pushes off an throws an elbow but jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

jackson has Healy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Healy tumbling to the mat - jackson dives into Healy's guard.
Healy trying to control the position.

jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
jackson is looking to clinch.
jackson tries to clinch but Healy is having none of it.
jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Healy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Healy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jackson tries to clinch up.
Healy swats away the attempt to clinch by jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Healy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson wants to clinch up but Healy keeps it at a distance.
Healy tries to close the distance and clinch up but jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Healy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Healy lands a slapping body shot.
jackson wants to clinch but Healy slips to the side

and Healy counters with a shoot takedown. jackson fights it but they end up in guard.

jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
jackson looks gassed!
jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Healy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Healy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Healy tries to pull guard but jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Healy drops back down to his feet.
jackson wants to break free but Healy has control.
jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Healy up against the cage.
jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Healy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Healy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Healy lands a left hand.
jackson is trying to drag Healy to the mat but Healy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Healy stalling in the clinch but jackson improves position.
Healy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Healy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Healy goes for a takedown attempt but jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Healy has jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Healy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Healy crunches a lovely knee into jackson's ribcage.
Healy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Healy backwards.
jackson wants to break free but Healy has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Healy as jackson tries to tie him up.
Healy fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.

Healy manages to break the clinch.
jackson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Healy counters by moving into the clinch.

Healy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Healy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming jackson to the mat! jackson manages to get full guard.
Healy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Healy landing with the ground and pound.

Healy stands and steps away. jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Healy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jackson.
jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Healy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
jackson throws a combination that misses

and Healy counters with a shoot takedown. jackson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jackson is looking to stand up but Healy isn't so interested in that idea.
Healy stands and throws jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
You get the feeling that jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Healy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

jackson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Healy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in jackson's guard.
Healy 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.

jackson pushes Healy off and scrambles back to his feet.
jackson looks to clinch

and Healy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for jackson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jackson tries to improve his position but instead Healy has taken his back!

jackson tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Healy sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces jackson to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Healy!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Johansen Sputenbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anselmo has chosen Mouth for War by Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sputenbergen has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sputenbergen
vs
Anselmo

225 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johansen Sputenbergen!
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, Phil Anselmo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anselmo moves into the clinch.
Anselmo lands an elbow just above Sputenbergen 's eye.
Anselmo lands a knee to the body.
Sputenbergen is breathing heavily.

Anselmo jumps guard.
Sputenbergen is fighting to break Anselmo's control of his arms but Anselmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anselmo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Anselmo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Anselmo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iku Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Ultimate Fighter. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Griffin
vs
Roe

191 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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, Forest Griffin!
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, Iku Roe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.

Roe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roe lands a couple of digs.
Roe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roe with a nice head shot there.
Griffin wants to stand but Roe is controlling the position.
Roe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin trying to control the position here.
Roe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Roe working some strikes from top position.
Roe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Roe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
Roe thows a big elbow that misses.

Roe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griffin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griffin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griffin!
Roe is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin blocks the strikes from Roe.
Roe is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Griffin crashes against the mat.
Griffin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roe can't do much from the bottom here.
Roe is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.

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.
Griffin wants to stand but Roe has his arm trapped.
Roe is looking for a sweep.
Roe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roe shoots in but no luck this time.

Griffin closes the distance and clinches.

Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Roe throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.

Griffin clinches with his opponent.

Griffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin pulls Roe in close to prevent any damage.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin has momentary wrist control but Roe slips an elbow through the middle.
Roe is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
Roe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roe wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roe is on top in guard.
Roe wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Roe advances position into side control!
Roe working the body and head with strikes.
Roe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griffin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Roe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iku Roe 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.

Roe has his takedown stuffed

and Griffin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Roe's guard now.
Roe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roe on the ground.
Roe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard.
Roe thows a big elbow that misses.
Roe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roe postures up.
Roe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roe stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Griffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Griffin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roe working the head and body with strikes.
Roe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin has hold of Roe's hands but Roe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Roe seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Roe is taking a breather. Griffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Roe there.
Roe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roe lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin is staying active underneath Roe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roe is pressing down on Griffin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffin is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Roe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Griffin taking some punishment here, with Roe in his half guard.
Roe is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Roe is thwarting Griffin's attempts to control the position.
Iku Roe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Roe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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.
Roe slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Roe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Roe raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Roe.
Roe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Griffin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iku Roe 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Roe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Griffin throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Roe lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Roe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Roe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Griffin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Griffin is not content to let Roe control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
Roe tries to advance to mount but Griffin denies him.
Roe lands some shots froms side control.
Roe lands some shots froms side control.
Roe works to advance to full mount. Griffin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roe with shots to the head and body - Griffin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roe unloading with bombs!
Roe lands a nice shot to the head.
Griffin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Roe unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Roe with a couple of short strikes.
Roe landing punches.
Roe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roe landing shots from mount.
Roe landing strikes from the mount.
Roe cracks Griffin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roe breaks from Griffin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roe scoring with strikes but Griffin is staying in there.
Griffin is bucking up trying to escape but Roe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Roe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roe scoring with strikes but Griffin is staying in there.
Griffin is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffin is in a horrible position here. Roe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Roe lands a big elbow.
Roe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roe landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roe is landing with some decent strikes but Griffin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Roe is working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin frees his head quite easily.
Griffin can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Roe with a couple of short strikes.
Forest Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roe dominating with strikes here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iku Roe!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between billy kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kid has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jacob Hayes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

kid
vs
Hayes

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, billy kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes digs a good hook to kid's body.
kid is breathing heavily.
Hayes lands a jab to kid's midsection.
Hayes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hayes scores with a nice strike.
Nice combo by Hayes! Oh, that's hurt him - kid falls to the canvas and Hayes follows him into side control.

kid is rocked!

It looks like billy kid has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes prevents kid from escaping the position.
Oh kid is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
kid seems to have got his legs back now.
Hayes happy to just control the position for now.
Hayes cracks kid with an elbow. That is naaassty.
kid is not content to let Hayes control the position.
kid takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes working away.
Hayes working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hayes tries to stand but kid is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kid takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hayes working the ground and pound.
Hayes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hayes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused kid some visible discomfort.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but kid keeps working.

Hayes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but kid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
kid on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes working away.
Hayes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hayes controlling the position.
Hayes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused kid some visible discomfort.

Hayes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hayes wants to stand but kid has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes working the ground and pound.
Hayes scores with punches from side control.
Hayes scores with punches from side control.
Hayes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hayes cracks kid with a big elbow.

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

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.
kid is looking for a sweep.
kid tries to escape but Hayes is in control.
Hayes cracks kid with an elbow. That is naaassty.
kid being controlled for a moment.
Hayes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hayes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hayes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on billy kid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

kid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. kid will be more careful next time no doubt.
kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hayes cracks kid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayes lands a lovely overhand right.
kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hayes lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Hayes scores with a four punch combination!
Hayes connects with a body shot.
Hayes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hayes digs a good body shot into kid's ribs.
Hayes throws a combination. kid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayes looks to land a combination. kid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes works over kid's head and body with a nice combination.
kid misses with a body shot
and Hayes counters with a left and a right that stings kid.
kid walks into a straight right hand from Hayes.
Hayes lands with a nice combination. kid backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from kid.
kid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayes finds it's way round the side to connect with kid's head.
Hayes looks to land a combination. kid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hayes punishes kid's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by kid.
billy kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kid fails to land the takedown.
Hayes scores with a nice right hand.

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.
Hayes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hayes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
kid shoots in and drives through. Hayes sprawls well.
kid throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Hayes both land. Nice combination.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
kid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for billy kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kid misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hayes.
Hayes lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hayes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
kid tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes lands a head shot.
Hayes digs a good hook to kid's body.
Hayes is working the combinations to good effect here.
kid misses with a combination
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. kid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hayes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jacob Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
kid wants to clinch.

That's four 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.
kid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hayes lands a jab-cross combination.
Hayes scores with a one two! kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayes misses with a wild combination.
kid tries to clinch up.

kid moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
Hayes wants to break the clinch but can't.
kid tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but kid won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on billy kid's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hayes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayes throws a good cross that connects.
Hayes blocks the body kick.
Hayes scores with a crisp jab that stopped kid in his tracks.
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
kid walks into a stiff left hand from Hayes.
kid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Hayes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Hayes does it's job there.
kid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hayes duly obliges.
Hayes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes lands a nice hook to kid's body. kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayes looks to land a combination. kid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
kid takes one to the chin there.
Hayes throws a combination. kid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hayes scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kid moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off.
Hayes throws a series of punches but kid moves out of range.
kid looks for a takedown but Hayes sprawls well.
Hayes stalks kid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into kid's face. kid staggers backwards, shaken.
kid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for billy kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes lands a nice hook to kid's body. kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Hayes. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the body from kid misses
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kid misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
kid throws a low kick but Hayes avoids it.
Hayes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Hayes finds it's way through kid's defenses.
Hayes scores with a jab.

kid moves into the clinch.
kid misses with a punch to the body.
kid jumps guard but Hayes stands there with kid around his waist. kid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayes is looking to break free of the clinch but kid has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by kid.
Hayes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kid has him pressed against the cage.
kid tries to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling the position.
kid keeps control of Hayes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacob Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
kid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kid has him pressed against the cage.
kid fails to pull guard.
Hayes blocks an uppercut.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as kid controls his hands.
Hayes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hayes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hayes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from kid.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but kid won't allow it.
billy kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hayes 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hayes!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Larson
vs
Datsik

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

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, Ron Larson!
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, Vyacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Datsik feints and then cracks Larson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larson down.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Datsik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Datsik misses with a few strikes there.
Datsik lands with a nice body kick.
Datsik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Larson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Larson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Larson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik is trying to stand up.
Larson landing strikes from the mount.
Larson misses with a head shot.
Datsik is trying to stand up.
Datsik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Larson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Datsik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Datsik lands a jab-cross combination.
Datsik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larson wants to clinch up but Datsik keeps it at a distance.
Larson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
Vyacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larson thows a leg kick but Datsik checks it
and Datsik counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Larson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larson slips a jab and a cross from Datsik.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Datsik works over Larson's head and body with a nice combination.
Datsik throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Datsik.
Datsik throws a combination. Larson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Datsik throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larson shoots for a double leg takedown but Datsik sprawls well. He's pushed Larson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Datsik throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larson throws a leg kick
and Datsik counters with a nice body kick.
Datsik misses with a double jab.
Larson avoids a kick to the body.

Larson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Datsik sprawls well initially but Larson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Datsik wants to get back to his feet.
Larson wants to take a breather but Datsik is having none of it.
Datsik is trying to stand up here but Larson is controlling him well.

Larson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Datsik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is trying to stand up here but Larson is controlling him well.

Larson seems to be working for a kimura but Datsik defends the submission attempt.

Larson is looking for a kimura but Datsik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larson to get the leverage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Datsik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larson.
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Larson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Datsik as Larson shoots in.
Datsik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Datsik 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.

Larson moves in looking to clinch but Datsik pushes him off.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Datsik.
Larson fails with the takedown.
Larson blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Larson's front leg but catches the back leg as Larson tries to avoid it.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Datsik lands a high kick!
Ron Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a double jab.
Datsik feints and then cracks Larson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larson down.
Larson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Datsik. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Datsik.
Larson tries to clinch
and Datsik counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Larson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Larson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Datsik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Datsik stalks Larson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larson's face. Larson staggers backwards, shaken.
Larson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Larson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Larson is looking to clinch but Datsik is avoiding it.
Datsik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Larson with that takedown attempt.
Datsik throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson shoots in but Datsik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Datsik.
Larson tries to land a body kick
and Datsik counters with a straight right hand.
Larson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
Datsik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Datsik.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Larson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Datsik. That one must have hurt.
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
Larson misses with a takedown attempt - Datsik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vyacheslav Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Datsik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Datsik throws a head kick that Larson semi-blocks.

Larson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Larson is trying to work for a kimura but Datsik is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is trying to stand up here but Larson is controlling him well.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Datsik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Larson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Datsik counters with a stiff right hand.
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Datsik as he avoids it easily.
Larson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Datsik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Datsik lands with an uppercut that bounces Larson off the cage and back into rage.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Datsik misses with the combination.
Larson wants to clinch
and Datsik counters with a three punch combo that has Larson backing up. Larson nods at Datsik to acknowledge the strikes.
Datsik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Larson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik scores with a nice body kick.
Datsik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Larson's head.
Datsik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ron Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larson.
Larson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Datsik works over Larson's head and body with a nice combination.
Datsik connects with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik throws a head kick but Larson moves out of range.
Datsik throws a leg kick

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson wants to control from the top but Datsik keeps moving.
Datsik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Larson 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.
Datsik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Datsik is wriggling around but Larson manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Larson throws a sloppy head kick
and Datsik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Datsik throws a right hand that Larson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larson also avoids with ease.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsik lands with a slapping head kick.
Larson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Datsik lands a head kick!
Larson fails to land the takedown.
Larson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Datsik counters with a slapping leg kick.

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.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown. Datsik tries to sprawl out of it but Larson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Datsik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Datsik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Larson moves out of range easily.
Datsik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larson. That one must have hurt.
Larson looks to throw a body kick
and Datsik counters with a one-two to the body.
Datsik stuffs the takedown attempt from Larson. Larson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ron Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vyacheslav Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Datsik!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Datsik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Datsik 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Datsik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Roscoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscoe has chosen Forgot About Dre as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cade
vs
Roscoe

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
205 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Roscoe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscoe throws a right and a left that Cade avoids nicely.

Roscoe gets caught flat footed, as Cade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roscoe wants to get back to his feet but Cade passes into half guard.
Roscoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roscoe has hold of Cade's hands but Cade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cade thows a huge punch but Roscoe dodges it nicely.
Cade lands strikes from half guard.
Roscoe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roscoe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roscoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cade blocks the strikes from Roscoe.
Roscoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cade prevents Roscoe from standing back up.
Roscoe is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cade shoots in and drives through. Roscoe sprawls well.
Cade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roscoe.
Roscoe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roscoe as he jumps to the side.
A solid body kick from Cade.
Roscoe avoids the body shot from Cade.
Roscoe lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cade sprawling to the canvas. Roscoe follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cade hang on?

It looks like Barry Cade has been cut.
Cade is breathing heavily.
Cade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roscoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roscoe wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Cade uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Roscoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roscoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roscoe wants to stand but Cade has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roscoe throws a series of punches but Cade avoids them all with ease.
Cade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roscoe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Roscoe duly obliges.
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!
Roscoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roscoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cade seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Roscoe shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cade is backing up but Roscoe catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cade covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Roscoe Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Roscoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Frito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Frito

182 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Frito!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frito takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Freddy Frito has been cut.
Frito throws a head kick that misses

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Frito lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.

It looks like Renato Silva has been cut.

Frito pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Frito is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frito is proving hard to escape from.
Frito is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.

Frito has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Frito has tightened it up now! Silva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freddy Frito!