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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Woodie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Woodie
vs
Collins

182 cm
24
203 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Hellbent, Inc.

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Woodie!
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, Rob Collins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Woodie off to one side.

Woodie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Collins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Woodie works to advance to full mount. Collins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Woodie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woodie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Collins to take his back!
Woodie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Woodie's guard. Nice work there by Collins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Woodie is keeping the position.
Woodie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Woodie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Collins trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Collins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Collins keeping moving, preventing Woodie from controlling successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins misses with a takedown
and Woodie counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins looks gassed!

Woodie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woodie has Collins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins is pressed up against the cage. Woodie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collins down to the mat. Collins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Woodie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

Woodie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woodie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woodie is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Woodie trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Woodie's temple.
Woodie tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Collins 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.

Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woodie is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Woodie wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Collins looks to land a combination but Woodie avoids it well.
Collins misses with a kick to the body

and Woodie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woodie wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.

Woodie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins is trying to stand.
Woodie prevents Collins from improving his position.
Collins misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins missing with punches from the bottom.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodie is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins tries for a takedown but Woodie circles away easily

and Woodie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Woodie lands with some strikes.
Woodie landing strikes from the mount and Collins is in trouble!
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.

Woodie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Collins is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Collins stands up from Woodie's guard - Collins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Collins misses with a jab to the body

and Woodie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Woodie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Woodie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Collins trying to hold on to Woodie's head to control him but Woodie postures up.

Woodie decides to stand up.
Woodie tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Collins scores with a four punch combination!
Woodie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Collins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins with a poor takedown

and Woodie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.

Woodie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collins has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woodie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Woodie is controlling him
Collins gets full guard.

Woodie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins misses with a body kick.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rob Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins tries to clinch there but Woodie circles away.
Woodie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Woodie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Collins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woodie's hands.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.

Collins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Woodie!
Woodie tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woodie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins landing punches.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Collins lands a big elbow.
Woodie tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins with a couple of short strikes.
Woodie tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins prevents Woodie from getting the reversal.
Jeremy Woodie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodie is working hard here to advance position.
Woodie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Collins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Woodie is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Woodie is bucking up trying to escape but Collins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Woodie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Woodie manages to get to full guard.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Woodie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do 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.
Collins tries to stand but Woodie is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodie is on top in guard.
Woodie looking to pass the guard.
Collins trying to control the position.
Collins is looking to stand up but Woodie isn't so interested in that idea.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Woodie is proving a slippery customer.

Woodie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Woodie shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Woodie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A combination from Collins does no damage.
Rob Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Woodie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Woodie advances position into side control!
Woodie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.

Collins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Woodie counters with a takedown into side control.
Collins throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet.
Woodie trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Woodie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woodie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Collins's legs.
Collins gets back to half guard.
Woodie trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.

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.
Collins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins is trying to keep Woodie in close.
Woodie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Woodie preventing the sweep.

Woodie drops back looking for a leg! Collins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collins manages to kick Woodie off! Woodie jumps back into Collins's guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Woodie from controlling successfully.
Woodie is working Collins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins lands with a straight right. Woodie didn't see that one coming.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Woodie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Collins tries to reverse the position but Woodie maintains control.
Collins wants to control but Woodie is having none of it.
Woodie dominating with strikes here.
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodie lands a big shot there that rocks Collins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Collins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woodie is looking to work his way around to Collins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Collins is looking to get to half guard.
Jeremy Woodie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.
Collins tries to lock up and control but Woodie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Woodie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Woodie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woodie, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Woodie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Greer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greer has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends by War as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gaines
vs
Greer

188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Gaines!
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, Christian Greer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaines as he avoids it easily.
Greer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Gaines as Greer shoots in.
Kevin Gaines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Greer.
Greer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christian Greer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaines tries to avoid it but Greer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaines to the ground. Gaines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaines throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Christian Greer has been cut.
Nice combo by Gaines! Oh, that's hurt him - Greer falls to the canvas and Gaines follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines wants to stand but Greer has his arm trapped.
Greer is trying to control Gaines's posture but Gaines avoids it.
Gaines wants to stand but Greer is controlling his arm.
Greer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gaines is thwarting Greer's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaines wants to stand up but Greer has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greer shoots in and drives through. Gaines sprawls well.
Greer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gaines works the jab nicely.
Greer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaines is fending him off so far but Greer persists. Nope, Gaines circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Gaines misses.
Greer misses with a takedown attempt - Gaines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greer looks gassed!
Gaines stuffs the takedown attempt from Greer. Greer gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Greer or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaines which made him look bad.
Gaines swinging wilding here.
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaines stuns Greer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaines lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Gaines lands a head shot.
Greer closes the distance and clinches up with Gaines, looking for a takedown. Greer pushes Gaines against the cage but Gaines circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gaines listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaines connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaines throws a series of punches but Greer avoids them all with ease.
Kevin Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaines throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Greer is rocked!
Gaines throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Greer stumbling backwards into the cage! Greer bounces back off the cage towards Gaines, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Gaines lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Gaines celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Gaines!

C
A

C
B

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 AC Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AC Hardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hardy
vs
Siegel

184 cm
21
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Hellbent, Inc.

Canadian Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AC Hardy!
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, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Siegel lands a head kick that stumbles Hardy and the fighters go to the mat.

It looks like AC Hardy has been cut.
Siegel trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.

Siegel stands up and waves to Hardy to follow him.

Siegel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siegel wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Siegel tries to pass.
Siegel wants to get up but he can't break Hardy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Siegel wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Siegel wanted to stand there but Hardy had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel stops Hardy from standing up.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Siegel trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Siegel tries to clinch up.
Siegel lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.

Siegel gets a clinch.
Siegel controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siegel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siegel throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Siegel.
Siegel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siegel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Siegel.
Benjamin Siegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Siegel circles away and keeps his distance.
Siegel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Siegel tries to clinch

and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Siegel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.

Hardy is working an open guard so Siegel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Siegel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siegel clinches but Hardy breaks the clinch

and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Siegel.

Hardy manages to break the clinch.

Siegel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegel stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Siegel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Siegel has Hardy pressed against the cage.
Siegel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siegel pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Siegel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siegel tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Siegel throws a sloppy head kick

and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Siegel didn't expect that.
Siegel wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Siegel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AC Hardy'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.

Siegel is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Siegel darts in trying to clinch

and Hardy moves into the clinch.

Siegel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardy uses from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siegel is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Siegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hardy stops Siegel from standing up.

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

Siegel stands up and waves to Hardy to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Siegel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.

Hardy is looking for a triangle but Siegel pushes his legs off easily.

Siegel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Siegel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Siegel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Siegel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
Siegel controlling from mount.

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.
Siegel trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Siegel content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Siegel stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Siegel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AC Hardy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control.
Siegel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Siegel moves into full guard.
Siegel is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy won't allow Siegel to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel is trying to keep Hardy in close.

Siegel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Siegel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Siegel won't be happy with that.
Hardy wants to control but Siegel is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Siegel is right now.
Siegel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Hardy 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siegel is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard.
Siegel is trying to get back to full guard.
Siegel trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Siegel misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Siegel's guard now.
Siegel wants to get back to his feet but Hardy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
AC Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siegel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siegel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Siegel trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegel wants to get back to his feet.

Siegel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Benjamin Siegel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siegel, pushing him back against the cage.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siegel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AC Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
AC Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siegel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Siegel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Grant has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grant
vs
Smith

185 cm
24
193 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Grant!
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, Zachary Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Marcus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grant fails with the takedown.
Grant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Grant clinches.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Grant decides to stand back up. Grant steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Grant throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Grant slips under a jab from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grant is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Grant defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away.
Smith is looking to stall here but Grant recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Grant tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Grant - that landed with a thud.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant is trying to break free.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grant wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses the body punch
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Grant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.

Smith pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Grant stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grant's brow.
Grant lands a body shot.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Grant. Grant gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.

Grant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grant has passed into side control.
Grant slows the pace down.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Grant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.

Grant decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant wants to clinch.
Grant throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Grant'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 Marcus Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grant.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith clinches up with Grant and pushes him back against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Grant throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Grant dominated that second round.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcus Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

Grant uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Smith shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Grant.
Grant stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Smith.

Grant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
Grant prevents Smith from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.

Grant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Grant looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.

Grant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grant lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Grant from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Grant stands up from Smith's guard - Grant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Grant throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Grant shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
Smith wants to clinch
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Zachary Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination

and Grant counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Grant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wam Mam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Born of a Broken Man. Austin Houston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Houston
vs
Mam

190 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Hellbent, Inc.

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Houston!
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, Wam Mam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston shoots in for a double leg but Mam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Houston fails with the takedown.

Houston clinches with his opponent.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Mam.
Mam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Houston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Houston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Houston wants to pass the guard but Mam is keeping the position.
Houston preventing the sweep.

Houston 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.
Houston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mam swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mam looking to control.

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

Houston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Houston throwing shots but Mam is blocking nicely.
Houston works his foot free and advances to mount.

Houston wants to finish this one by submission but Mam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Houston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mam tries to hold on but Houston postures up.
Mam slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mam is looking for a sweep. Houston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Houston is working for a submission of some sort.
Mam wants to control but Houston is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Houston is looking for a kimura here.
Houston wants to free his trapped foot but Mam is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Houston seems to be looking for submissions.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston trying to advance position but Mam counters by regaining guard.
Houston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Houston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston prevents Mam from improving his position.
Mam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Houston is looking for a kimura here.

Houston is working for a kimura but Mam is defending it quite comfortably.
Mam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Houston 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.

Houston moves in looking to clinch but Mam pushes him off.
Houston wants to clinch.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston moves in looking to clinch but Mam pushes him off.
Houston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mam tries to avoid it but Houston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mam to the ground. Mam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Houston drives through and clinches with Mam against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Houston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mam can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Houston jumps into guard, dragging Mam to the mat.

Houston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Houston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mam looking to pass the guard.
Mam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Houston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mam preventing the sweep.

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.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Mam from controlling successfully.

Houston has his feet on Mam's thighs here. He's pushed Mam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Houston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Rain
vs
Blast

166 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blast!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rain tries to avoid it but Blast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rain to the ground. Rain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rain throws a series of strikes that have Blast backpedaling.
Rain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blast throws a right and a left that Rain avoids nicely.
Blast moves in looking to clinch but Rain pushes him off.
Rain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blast slips a jab and a cross from Rain.
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blast.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blast is looking to clinch but Rain is avoiding it.
Blast moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain with a jab.
A nice combination there by Rain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blast tries to clinch up.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Johnny Rain has been cut.
Blast fails to land with a series of punches.
Blast lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Rain can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Blast and Rain drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Blast.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Blast!
Tim Blast is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Repa Diipadaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Repa Diipadaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diipadaa
vs
Oak

190 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repa Diipadaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Oak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diipadaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oak circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Diipadaa as Oak shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diipadaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Oak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oak misses with a combination
and Diipadaa counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Oak! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Diipadaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Repa Diipadaa!
Repa Diipadaa retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dash
vs
Finisher

182 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dash!
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, The Finisher!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finisher lands a with a good body shot.
Finisher misses with an uppercut.
Dash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finisher.
Dash fails with a takedown attempt.
Dash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finisher pinned against the cage. Finisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finisher shoots and misses

and Dash counters with a single leg into guard. Finisher didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dash stopping the sweep attempt from Finisher.

Finisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finisher's guard.
Finisher is looking for a sweep. Dash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dash wants to pass the guard but Finisher is defending well.

Dash is looking for a kimura here.
Finisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finisher trying to hold on to Dash's head to control him but Dash postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finisher swings for the body but Dash moves out of range.
Finisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dash was well out of range. Poor timing from Finisher.
Finisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Finisher gets caught flat footed, as Dash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finisher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dash tries to free his leg and advance position but Finisher is retaining full guard.
Dash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Finisher 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.
Finisher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dash stopping the sweep attempt from Finisher.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dash stands and steps away. Finisher gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Finisher thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finisher looks gassed!
Finisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Dash scores with a takedown into Finisher's guard.

Dash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dashis looking to pass into half guard but Finisher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finisher is in guard.
Finisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Dash is retaining full guard.

Dash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Dash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Finisher stands up and waves to Dash to follow him.
Finisher throws a shot to the body.
Finisher misses with a looping right.

Dash scores with a takedown into Finisher's guard.
Finisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dash manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Dash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dash keeping moving, preventing Finisher from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Dash will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Dash feints and as Finisher raises his hands in defense, Dash changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Finisher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dash thows a big elbow that misses.
Finisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Finisher, not yet.
Jim Dash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dash stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Finisher misses the shot to the body.
Finisher is breathing heavily.
Finisher misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finisher misses with a wild body shot.

Dash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dash lands in his opponent's guard.
Dash throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dash slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Finisher is looking to reverse the position.
Dash prevents Finisher from escaping the position.
Finisher tries to buck Dash off but Dash is having none of it.

Dash stands up and beckons Finisher to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dash darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Finisher is defending against the submission attempts here by Dash.

Dash is trying to work for a kimura but Finisher is defending well.
Finisher wants to control but Dash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dash thows a huge punch but Finisher dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash wants to stand up but Finisher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Finisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finisher is looking to control Dash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finisher avoid being mounted?
Finisher wants to improve his position but Dash is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Finisher misses.
Finisher scores with a body shot.
Finisher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dash rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finisher.

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

Dash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finisher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dash.
Finisher controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finisher moves into full guard.
Dash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Finisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finisher trying to keep a closed guard but Dash is proving a slippery customer.
Dash wants to stand but Finisher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finisher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Finisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Dash dominated that second round.
That's time! Dash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dash shoots in for a takedown but Finisher shows good takedown defense.
Finisher misses with a body shot.
Finisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dash doesn't seem bothered though.
The Finisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finisher is fending him off so far but Dash persists. Nope, Finisher circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Dash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finisher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finisher scores with a shot to the body.
Finisher throws a shot from downtown. Dash moves away and avoids it.
Finisher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finisher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Finisher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finisher throws a lazy right hand but Dash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dash fails with a takedown attempt.
The Finisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Finisher.

Dash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dash seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Finisher is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Dash!