TFC Lightweight GP RD. 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven LaCriox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turbo Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaCriox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to End of Everything by Steromud. Turbo Chimaera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

LaCriox
vs
Chimaera

182 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Octagon Food Supplies
Apocalypse 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raven LaCriox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turbo Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCriox tries to clinch up.
Chimaera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chimaera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Chimaera working for a triangle but LaCriox defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCriox wants to pass the guard but Chimaera is keeping the position.
LaCriox tries to stand but Chimaera is controlling from the bottom.
LaCriox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaCriox stopping the sweep attempt from Chimaera.
Chimaera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chimaera wants to stand but LaCriox is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaCriox wants to stand but Chimaera is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaCriox keeps the fight on the outside.
LaCriox looks to clinch

and Chimaera moves into the clinch.
LaCriox lands a knee to the head.
Chimaera lands with a light punch inside.
Chimaera managing to block the knees to the body from LaCriox.
Chimaera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LaCriox misses with a knee strike.
LaCriox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chimaera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Chimaera.
LaCriox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaera.
LaCriox is pressed up against the cage. Chimaera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaCriox down to the mat. LaCriox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Chimaera has taken the fight to the clinch.
LaCriox misses with a knee to the head.
LaCriox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
LaCriox is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chimaera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chimaera.
LaCriox takes a knee right on the jaw!
LaCriox jumps guard but Chimaera stands there with LaCriox around his waist. LaCriox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaCriox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chimaera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaCriox lands a nice knee to the body.

Chimaera breaks the clinch.
Chimaera misses with a takedown attempt

and LaCriox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LaCriox.
Raven LaCriox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turbo Chimaera.
Chimaera keeps control of LaCriox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Chimaera.
Chimaera tries to pull guard but LaCriox holds him up against the cage and eventually Chimaera drops back down to his feet.

Chimaera pulls LaCriox into guard.
Chimaera is looking to stand up but LaCriox isn't so interested in that idea.
LaCriox looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chimaera is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Chimaera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
LaCriox tries to clinch up

and Chimaera counters by moving into the clinch.
LaCriox with a knee to the head.
LaCriox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chimaera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chimaera avoiding damage as LaCriox throws knees to the body.
LaCriox missing with knees to the body.
Chimaera avoiding damage as LaCriox throws knees to the body.
Chimaera stalling in the clinch but LaCriox improves position.
LaCriox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chimaera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LaCriox stalling in the clinch.
Chimaera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LaCriox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

LaCriox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chimaera defends it well.
Chimaera is trying to get back to full guard.
LaCriox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chimaera is trying desperately to improve position.
LaCriox with the ground and pound from mount.

LaCriox looking to secure an arm triangle but Chimaera defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
LaCriox with the ground and pound from mount.
LaCriox won't let Chimaera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chimaera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chimaera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chimaera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raven LaCriox 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.

Chimaera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaCriox's waist but LaCriox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimaera off to one side.
Chimaera darts in trying to clinch

and LaCriox counters by moving into the clinch.
Chimaera avoiding damage as LaCriox throws knees to the body.
LaCriox misses with a knee strike.
LaCriox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaCriox tries to stall but Chimaera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chimaera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimaera avoiding damage as LaCriox throws knees to the body.
Chimaera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chimaera leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Chimaera.

LaCriox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chimaera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip LaCriox to the mat. LaCriox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chimaera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaCriox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Chimaera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Chimaera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chimaera forces his way into half guard.

Chimaera postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for LaCriox to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chimaera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chimaera prevents LaCriox from breaking the clinch.

Chimaera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaCriox tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Chimaera moves into the clinch.
LaCriox is pressed up against the cage. Chimaera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaCriox down to the mat. LaCriox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chimaera circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chimaera counter with a right hand.
Chimaera is looking to clinch but LaCriox is avoiding it.
Chimaera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaCriox as he jumps to the side.
Raven LaCriox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turbo Chimaera.
LaCriox darts in trying to clinch
and Chimaera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Chimaera rushes LaCriox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCriox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chimaera is keeping busy.
Chimaera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaCriox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Chimaera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chimaera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chimaera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from LaCriox as Chimaera shoots in.
LaCriox darts in trying to clinch

and Chimaera counters by clinching up.
LaCriox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chimaera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Chimaera is trying to trip LaCriox. He has hold of a leg but LaCriox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chimaera persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chimaera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

LaCriox is rocked!
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!
Chimaera postures up and lands a big shot to LaCriox's brow.
Oh LaCriox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chimaera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chimaera landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaCriox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chimaera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaCriox 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.

LaCriox is looking for a triangle but Chimaera pushes his legs off easily.
Chimaera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

LaCriox looking for a guillotine here but Chimaera defends easily.
Chimaera passes LaCriox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chimaera drops an elbow to the side of LaCriox's head.
Chimaera lands strikes from half guard.
LaCriox is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chimaera there.
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. Chimaera connects with a nice short shot to LaCriox's temple.

It looks like Raven LaCriox has been cut.
Nice strikes from Chimaera there.
Chimaera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Chimaera is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! LaCriox is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Turbo Chimaera!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarcus Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Like This-Mack 10. DeMarcus Liddell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Wagner
vs
Liddell

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Wagner!
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, DeMarcus Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
Wagner dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
Wagner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Wagner backing up. Wagner nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Liddell walks into a straight right hand from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Wagner will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liddell counters with a one-two to the body.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Wagner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Liddell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
Wagner is breathing heavily.

Liddell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wagner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeMarcus Liddell!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howell has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dave Howell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Peters
vs
Howell

188 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Apocalypse 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewey Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Howell!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howell as he jumps to the side.
Peters swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Peters closes the distance and clinches up with Howell, looking for a takedown. Peters pushes Howell against the cage but Howell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peters misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peters throws a series of punches but Howell moves out of range.
Howell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howell is looking to clinch.
Howell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Howell fails with a takedown attempt.

Howell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell is tying to control. Peters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Howell is pressing down on Peters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peters is holding on for now.
Peters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working.
Peters tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Howell wants to stand up but Peters is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell misses with a head shot. Peters uses the momentum to regain guard.
Howell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Howell lands a couple of elbows.
Peters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Howell wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.
Howell stops Peters from standing up.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell looks gassed!
Peters can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peters instigates a clinch.

Peters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peters tries to clinch up
and Howell counters with an outside leg kick.
Peters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peters misses with a combination

and Howell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peters keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell forces his way into half guard.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.
Peters wants to get back to full guard.
Peters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peters tries to get out of the position.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.
Peters wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Peters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Peters is keeping the position.

Howell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peters looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peters looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peters!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peters stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Peters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Howell counters with an inside leg kick.
Peters tries for a takedown but Howell circles away easily

and Howell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peters won't be happy with that.
Peters is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Howell working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters is looking for a sweep.
Peters struggling a bit here.
Howell is putting a hurting on Peters here, landing some big shots from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Peters is right now.
Howell wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy.

Howell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peters has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Howell but great work by Peters.
Howell struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Howell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Howell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peters circles away.
Peters fails to land with a series of punches.
Peters misses with a wild combination.
Howell keeps the fight on the outside.

Howell moves into the clinch.
Howell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell tries for a takedown but Peters manages to get underhooks.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Howell won't allow it.
Peters tries to break the clinch but Howell is controlling the position.
Peters wants to break free but Howell has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howell.
Dewey Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Howell.
Howell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peters pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt - Howell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peters doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Howell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peters wants to get back to full guard.
Peters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.

Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peters is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Dave Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.

Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peters is not content to let Howell control the position.
Howell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Peters kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Peters wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howell throws a series of strikes that have Peters backpedaling.
Howell is looking to clinch.
Howell misses with a takedown attempt

and Peters counters with a takedown into side control.
Howell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Peters's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Peters prevents Howell from standing back up.
Peters tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Howell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Peters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peters content to stall in guard here.
Dewey Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Howell has his feet on Peters's thighs here. He's pushed Peters 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! Peters screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tradd Beaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen Frontline-Pillar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tradd Beaman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beaman
vs
Reilly

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Freedom Clothing

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, Tradd Beaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reilly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beaman tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.
Reilly stops Beaman from getting back to his feet.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Beaman tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.
Reilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beaman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Tradd Beaman has been cut.
Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Beaman's head.
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. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Beaman's temple.

Beaman is rocked!
Beaman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reilly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Beaman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beaman!
Reilly raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Beaman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beaman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Tradd Beaman's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the head.
Reilly with good strikes from the mount here!

Jeez, Tradd Beaman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tradd Beaman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Reilly!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Mama Said Knock You Out-LL Cool J. Powers has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. Kenny Powers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Liston
vs
Powers

197 cm
22
230 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Non-Stop Nutrition

Top MMA Nutrition
Carnage Fight Wear

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Liston!
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, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powers misses with a combination

and Liston counters with a series of strikes that sends Powers to the canvas! Liston follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Powers is rocked!
Liston is looking to stand up but Powers won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Liston has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Powers throws a looping overhand right but Liston ducks down to avoid it.
Liston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Powers counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Liston!

Liston is rocked!

Liston has one foot on Powers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Liston throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.
Liston misses with the combination.
Liston is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Powers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers throws a combination that misses
and Liston counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Liston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powers 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.
Powers misses with a hook.
Liston throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.
Liston misses with a series of wild punches.
Powers misses with the combination.
Powers throws a combination that misses
and Liston counters with a two punch combo.
Liston walks into a straight right hand from Powers.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liston.
Powers throws a left and a right that both miss

and Liston counters with a left and a right that hurts Powers! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Liston jumps into full mount!
Powers is still in real trouble! Can Liston finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Liston get's back to his feet.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
Kenny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Liston misses.
Liston misses with a double jab.
Powers throws an off balance right hand
and Liston counters with a one-two to the body.
Powers misses with a combination
and Liston counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Powers has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jermaine Liston!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Shakalaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quintana comes to the cage accompanied by El Ultimo Mambi-OPB. Hector Quintana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Quintana
vs
Shakalaka

178 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Quintana!
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, Boom Shakalaka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakalaka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shakalaka duly obliges.

Shakalaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quintana is looking to work some ground and pound but Shakalaka has wrist control.
Shakalaka has momentary wrist control but Quintana slips an elbow through the middle.
Quintana cracks Shakalaka with a solid left hand.
Quintana won't allow Shakalaka to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana advances to half guard.
Quintana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Quintana passes to side control.
Quintana working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Quintana landing a few strikes.
Shakalaka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Quintana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Quintana connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shakalaka some visible discomfort.
Quintana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shakalaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Quintana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakalaka wants to get back to his feet.
Shakalaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shakalaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quintana is controlling him well.
Quintana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shakalaka down.

Shakalaka is rocked!
Quintana working the head and body with strikes.
Shakalaka is still in real trouble! Can Quintana finish him?
Quintana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Quintana is breathing heavily.
Quintana working the body and head with strikes.
Shakalaka is looking to reverse the position.
Quintana working the ground and pound from side control.
Quintana landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Quintana cracks Shakalaka with a big right hand but Shakalaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Quintana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shakalaka taking a bit of punishment here - Quintana scoring with strikes.
Quintana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shakalaka is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakalaka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Quintana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shakalaka wants to control but Quintana is having none of it.
Quintana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quintana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shakalaka's face.
Quintana lands a heavy elbow.
Quintana lands a heavy elbow.
Quintana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Quintana working the ground and pound effectively.
Quintana scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Boom Shakalaka has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Quintana working the ground and pound effectively.
Quintana landing punches.
Quintana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That has opened up Boom Shakalaka's cut even more.
Shakalaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quintana. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana lands with some strikes.
Quintana with good strikes from the mount here!

The cut above Boom Shakalaka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shakalaka is in a horrible position here. Quintana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Quintana scoring with strikes but Shakalaka is staying in there.

Boom Shakalaka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boom Shakalaka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector Quintana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd has chosen James Bond Theme - Naked City 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?

Simon
vs
Rudd

170 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Carnage Fight Wear

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon keeps Rudd at a distance using the push kick.
Simon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rudd throws a push kick but Simon slaps the foot to one side.
Kevin Rudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudd moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simon - that will leave a mark!

Simon rushes Rudd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simon stalling in the clinch.
Simon lands a nice knee to the body.
Rudd letting Simon take a breather here.
Rudd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simon misses with a knee to the head.
Rudd lands a knee to the body.
Simon lands a right hand.
Rudd crunches a lovely knee into Simon's ribcage.
Rudd landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
Simon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simon lands a damaging elbow.
Simon lands a body shot.
Simon lands a damaging elbow.
Simon is stalling here.
Simon lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simon misses with a knee to the head.
Simon lands an elbow inside.
Simon stalling in the clinch.
Simon throws an elbow that misses.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Rudd.
Rudd looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon taking a breather.
Rudd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simon scores a nice knee to the body.
Rudd managing to block the knees to the body from Simon.
Simon blocks a body shot from Rudd.
A right hand to the body from Rudd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simon.
Simon scores a nice knee to the body.
Simon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rudd crunches a lovely knee into Simon's ribcage.
Simon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simon scores with a hook to the body.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Rudd.
Simon looking to slow down the pace here.
Rudd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rudd tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Simon lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
Simon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simon throws an elbow but misses.
Simon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Rudd.
Rudd with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kyle Simon has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rudd.
Rudd lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rudd crunches a lovely knee into Simon's ribcage.
Simon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rudd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rudd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudd tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Rudd avoiding damage as Simon throws knees to the body.
Rudd controlling the action here for a moment.
Rudd scores with a hook to the body.
Rudd tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rudd lands a knee to the head.
Simon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rudd scores with a knee to the head.
Rudd is stalling here.
Rudd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Rudd is trying to stall.
Rudd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rudd scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rudd.
Simon lands a knee to the head.
Simon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rudd takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Kevin Rudd has been cut.
Simon lands a knee to the head.
Simon works on Rudd's body with a couple of short punches.
Rudd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Simon.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Rudd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simon blocks it with crossed arms.
Rudd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simon is keeping busy.
Simon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Simon.
Rudd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simon lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rudd backwards.
Rudd blocks the elbow strike.
Simon with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Simon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rudd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simon up against the cage.
Simon wants to stall.
Simon avoiding damage as Rudd throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Simon.
Rudd looking to stall.
Rudd with a knee to the head.
Simon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rudd avoiding damage as Simon throws knees to the body.
Simon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rudd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon misses with some punches.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudd lands a knee to the body.
Simon stalling.
Simon wants to stall.
Rudd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simon.
Good body shot from Rudd.
Rudd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
Rudd stalling against the cage.
Rudd looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd looking to stall.
Simon lands a nice elbow.
Simon lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rudd.
Rudd misses with a knee strike.
Simon scores with a hook to the body.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Rudd.
Rudd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Rudd just leaning against Simon, taking a breather.
Rudd tries to land a knee to the head but Simon blocks with his arms.
Simon stalls.
Simon lands a body shot.
Rudd managing to block the knees to the body from Simon.
Simon lands an elbow that stopped Rudd in his tracks for a moment.
Simon lands a shot to the body.
Simon stalling.
Rudd looking to stall.
Simon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rudd looking to stall.
Rudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simon throws an elbow but it misses.
Simon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Simon.
Simon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rudd lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
A short body shot lands from Simon as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Simon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Rudd will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rudd looks to land a body kick but Simon moved away.

Simon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rudd's guard.
Simon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simon won't allow Rudd to sweep him here.
Simon wanted to stand there but Rudd had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rudd misses with a body kick.
Simon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simon duly obliges.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Simon.

Simon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rudd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simon tries a knee to the head but Rudd blocks it.
Rudd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rudd tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Rudd tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Simon tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudd avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simon slows down the pace here.
Simon tries a knee to the head but Rudd blocks it.
Simon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simon misses with a knee to the head.
Simon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rudd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simon's face.
Simon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simon looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudd avoids the damage to the body.
Simon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simon missing with knees to the body.
Simon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rudd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rudd connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
A left hand lands to the body for Rudd.
Rudd stalling in the clinch but Simon improves position.
Simon controlling the action here for a moment.
Simon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rudd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simon misses with an elbow strike.
Simon lands with a light punch inside.
Rudd stalling in the clinch but Simon improves position.
Simon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon tries to land a knee to the head but Rudd blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simon avoiding damage as Rudd throws knees to the body.
Simon misses with a knee strike.
Simon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simon connects with a knee to the head.
Simon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rudd avoids the elbow strike from Simon, against the cage.
Rudd avoiding damage as Simon throws knees to the body.
Kevin Rudd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rudd stalling in the clinch but Simon improves position.
Simon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simon misses with a knee to the head.
Rudd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rudd crunches a lovely knee into Simon's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rudd.
Rudd tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rudd tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Simon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simon looking to slow down the pace here.
Rudd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simon.
Simon lands a knee to the body.
Rudd blocks an elbow strike from Simon.
Simon throws an elbow that misses.
Simon landing knees to the body.
Rudd blocks an elbow strike from Simon.
Knees to the body from Rudd.
Simon trying to stall but Rudd improves his position.
Rudd lands a nice knee to the body.
Rudd is leaning against Simon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Simon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon crunches a lovely knee into Rudd's ribcage.
Simon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rudd trying to land knees to the body.
Rudd looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
A short right from Simon.
Nice elbow from Rudd.
Simon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simon misses with a knee to the head.
Simon lands a shoulder strike.
Rudd blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rudd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Rudd's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rudd crunches a lovely knee into Simon's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Rudd.
Rudd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simon.
Simon blocks a body shot from Rudd.
Simon stalling the fight.
Simon missing with knees to the body.
Simon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simon lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudds head.
Rudd lands with a right to the head.
Rudd missing with knees to the body.
Rudd trying to stall but Simon improves his position.
Simon lands a shoulder strike.
Simon lands an elbow inside that Rudd shrugs off.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Simon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Rudd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Simon clinches with his opponent.
Rudd tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Simon avoiding damage as Rudd throws knees to the body.
Simon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rudd looking to stall.
Rudd stalls.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rudd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
Rudd blocks the elbow strike.
Rudd tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rudd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simon misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Simon.
Simon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Rudd lands a body shot.
Simon lands an elbow just above Rudd 's eye.
Rudd landing knees to the body.
Rudd lands a knee to the body.
Rudd lands a nice knee to the body.
Simon lands a shoulder strike.
Simon throws an elbow but it misses.
Rudd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simon cracks Rudd with a nice body shot.
Simon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rudd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudd has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Rudd lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Simon.
Rudd missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Simon.
Simon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rudd's face.
Rudd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rudd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simon avoiding damage as Rudd throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
Rudd tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simon wants to stall.
Simon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudd.
Rudd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rudd stalling in the clinch but Simon improves position.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rudd is trying to stall.
Simon lands an elbow that stopped Rudd in his tracks for a moment.
Simon trying to stall but Rudd improves his position.
Rudd stalling in the clinch but Simon improves position.
Simon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Simon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rudd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simon misses with a knee to the head.
Simon avoiding damage as Rudd throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudd trying to land knees to the body.
Simon crunches a lovely knee into Rudd's ribcage.
Simon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rudd.
Rudd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simon looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon lands a right hand.
Simon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simon managing to block the knees to the body from Rudd.
Knees to the body from Simon.
Rudd letting Simon take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Rudd as the two fighters clinch.
Simon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rudd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simon.
Simon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Simon stalling in the clinch but Rudd improves position.
Rudd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rudd tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rudd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon avoiding damage as Rudd throws knees to the body.
Rudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Simon lands an elbow inside that Rudd shrugs off.
Rudd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rudd is trying to stall.
Rudd missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon tries a knee to the head but Rudd blocks it.
Rudd tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kyle Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudd.
Rudd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rudd missing with knees to the body.
Simon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rudd's face.
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudds head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simon.
Rudd looking to throw knees to the head but Simon is blocking nicely.
Simon avoiding damage as Rudd throws knees to the body.
Simon lands a nice uppercut.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
Rudd takes an elbow to the temple.
Simon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simon looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Simon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simon misses with a knee to the head.
Simon trying to stall but Rudd improves his position.
Simon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simon stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyle Simon.
Simon moves forwards but Rudd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kevin Rudd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Simon swinging wilding here.
Rudd lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rudd cracks the inside of Simon's front leg.
Simon moves out of range of the body kick from Rudd.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rudd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rudd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rudd tries to clinch up but Simon circles away and keeps his distance.
Rudd tries to clinch but Simon moves out of range.
Rudd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simon moves out of range as Rudd throws a body kick.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rudd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simon.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Rudd pushes him off.
Rudd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rudd cracks the inside of Simon's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rudd scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rudd cracks Simon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Rudd has Simon up against the cage in a clinch.
Rudd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rudd managing to block the knees to the body from Simon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rudd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rudd 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin Rudd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Wegesin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves's entrance music is Demon Hunter - Beheaded. A fine choice. Robert Graves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Graves
vs
Wegesin

182 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

RAGE Fightwear

Boondock Fightwear
Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Graves!
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, DJ Wegesin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wegesin gets the takedown into side control.
Wegesin taking a breather here.

Wegesin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Graves looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wegesin gets his head over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Graves is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wegesin lets go of the hold and Graves can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Wegesin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davy Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davy Bauwens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Banks's chin.

Bauwens
vs
Banks

175 cm
18
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Octagon Food Supplies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davy Bauwens!
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, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

Banks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bauwens pulls his head out easily.
Banks wants to get back to full guard.
Banks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bauwens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bauwens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bauwens wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.

Bauwens gets to his feet - Banks follows without any prompting.
Banks with a poor takedown

so Bauwens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bauwens's guard.
Banks looks gassed!
Bauwens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bauwens is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Banks slips nicely into half guard.

Banks in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bauwens tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Banks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Banks!