tup7: Ultimate Prize Fighter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Its goin down. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Freeman
vs
Hawkins

184 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Freeman misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Freeman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkins.

It looks like Derrick Hawkins has been cut.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Freeman throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Freeman throws a head kick that Hawkins semi-blocks.
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!
Freeman misses with a body punch
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freeman.
Freeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jake Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Freeman. That's going to slow Hawkins down.
Hawkins looks gassed!
Freeman lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman works over Hawkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Hawkins 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.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkins moves out of range as Freeman throws a body kick.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Freeman. That's going to slow Hawkins down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawkins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Hawkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawkins counters with a left to the body.
Freeman takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Freeman tries to land a front kick but Hawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Freeman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freeman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Freeman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawkins doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Freeman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman thumps Hawkins with a low kick.
Freeman connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman lands a high kick!
Freeman lands a head kick. Hawkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Jake Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Jake Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a low kick, right behind Hawkins 's knee.
Freeman connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Freeman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Hawkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Freeman to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Freeman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Hawkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Freeman.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawkins's calf.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Freeman.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman lands with a kick to the temple. Hawkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman misses with a hook. Hawkins ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawkins's sensitive parts.
Freeman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Freeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Freeman throws a front kick that sends Hawkins stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Derrick Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Freeman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Freeman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freeman 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Freeman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usuk It (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hebert
vs
It

185 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

188 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Hebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Usuk It!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

It drives through with a takedown into guard.
It throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hebert is keeping the position for now.
Hebert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst It is controlling him.
It missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looking to pass the guard.
It connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as It accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hebert wants to stand and escape but It is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
It takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hebert.
Hebert blocks a head kick by It.
Hebert stuffs the takedown attempt from It. It gets slowly back to his feet.
Hebert looks to land a combination but It avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It shoots in looking for a takedown. Hebert tries to sprawl out of it but It keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hebert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hebert swats him away and circles back towards the center.

It shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It prevents Hebert from getting back to his feet.
It missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hebert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst It is controlling him.
It chips away with some ground and pound.
It postures up in Hebert's guard and throws a big left but Hebert blocks it.
Hebert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hebert wants to stand and escape but It is having none of it.
It postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
It fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for It with that takedown attempt.
Sam Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usuk It.
It looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of It's head.
Hebert throws a sloppy head kick and It moves out of range easily.
It misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hebert feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to It's calf.
A solid body kick from Hebert.
Sam Hebert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
It misses with a kick to the body
and Hebert counters with a left to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hebert, right into the meat.
Hebert cracks the inside of It's front leg.
Hebert lands with a nice body kick.
Usuk It seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hebert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hebert is looking to slow It down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert lands a with a good body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hebert.
Hebert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Usuk It has been cut.
Hebert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hebert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hebert.
Hebert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
It's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Hebert.
It chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hebert can pounce on him.
Hebert scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hebert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on It. That did some damage!
It tries to move into range but Hebert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hebert lands a high kick!
Hebert scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It misses with a takedown attempt
and Hebert counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
It stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hebert.
Hebert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hebert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hebert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hebert connects with a body shot.
Hebert works over It's head and body with a nice combination.
It stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hebert.
Hebert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hebert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt It.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hebert. Hebert obviously looking to wear him down.
Hebert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hebert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usuk It's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

It doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hebert counters with a nice leg kick.
It takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It avoids the head kick by Hebert.
It misses with a takedown
and Hebert counters with a nice body kick.
Hebert connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hebert.
Hebert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hebert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hebert.
It is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hebert.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hebert, right into the meat.
Hebert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hebert.
Hebert throws a head kick that It semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hebert.
Hebert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hebert.
Hebert lands with a nice combination. It backs away looking to recover.
Hebert lands with a kick to the temple. It shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hebert scores with a kick to the midsection.
It tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hebert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on It. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hebert.
It on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hebert. Hebert obviously looking to wear him down.
Hebert is looking to wear down It with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sam Hebert is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hebert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hebert lands with a nice body punch.
Hebert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that It can do to turn this around?
It takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hebert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hebert lands a nice looking body kick.
Hebert lands a high kick!
A shot to de liver by Hebert. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hebert.
It chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hebert can pounce on him.
It takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hebert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hebert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt It.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hebert.
Hebert lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hebert.
Hebert connects with a solid leg kick.
Hebert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on It. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hebert.
Hebert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It with a poor takedown
and Hebert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sam Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usuk It.
Hebert scoring well with a low kick there.
It on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hebert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of It's head.
Hebert scores with a one two! It had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebert throws a series of strikes that have It backpedaling.
Hebert throws a head kick that half lands.
Hebert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hebert lets loose with a powerful body kick. It will feel that in the morning.
Hebert throws a head kick but It moves out of range.
Hebert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hebert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hebert lands a head kick!
Hebert connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It misses with a takedown attempt
and Hebert counters with an outside leg kick.
Hebert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hebert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Usuk It's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Hebert.
Hebert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on It. That did some damage!
It takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hebert counters with a right hand to the body.
Hebert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hebert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hebert connects with a solid leg kick.

It closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hebert to the mat! Hebert manages to get full guard.
Hebert wants to get back to his feet but It is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hebert kicks It off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hebert feints and then cracks It's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow It down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hebert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hebert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It trying to move into half guard but instead Hebert has managed to sweep!
Hebert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of It is proving hard to escape from.
Hebert stands up out of It's guard for a moment - It manages to land a nice upkick.
Hebert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It wants to stand up but Hebert is controlling him.
Hebert won't allow It to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
It has his takedown stuffed
and Hebert counters with a nice leg kick.
Hebert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hebert.
It stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hebert.
Hebert closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It gets a takedown into half guard.
Hebert looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It wants to pass the guard but Hebert is defending well.
It throwing shots but Hebert is blocking nicely.
It looks to land a strike but Hebert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
It tries to stand but Hebert is controlling from the bottom.
It prevents Hebert from getting back to his feet.
It with a flurry of punches that miss.
It stops Hebert from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hebert, right into the meat.
It shoots and misses
and Hebert counters with a head kick.
Sam Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usuk It.
It shoots in but Hebert avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hebert throws a nice head kick!
It shoots in but Hebert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hebert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Usuk It has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hebert cracks the inside of It's front leg.
Hebert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of It's head.
Hebert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It fails with the takedown
and Hebert counters with a slapping leg kick.
It falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hebert counters with a big head kick but It shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hebert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hebert, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hebert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Bodyrock. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Edgar
vs
Burgundy

199 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Edgar!
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, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar fails to land the takedown.

Edgar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burgundy!
Edgar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Edgar avoids the attempt from Burgundy to control.
Edgar lands with some strikes.
Edgar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Burgundy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy is desperately trying to improve his position but Edgar has a good base and remains in mount.
Burgundy is still in real trouble! Can Edgar finish him?
Edgar connects with a bit shot that sees Burgundy covering up! More strikes from Edgar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Edgar is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Edgar!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between The WoodTik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Wood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

WoodTik
vs
Wood

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Full Mount Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The WoodTik!
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, Jerome Wood!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WoodTik throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
The WoodTik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wood slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Wood.
WoodTik wants to get back to full guard.
Wood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but WoodTik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
WoodTik is trying to stand.
WoodTik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

WoodTik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wood wants to control from the top but WoodTik keeps moving.

WoodTik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
WoodTik keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WoodTik is trying to control the position but Wood postures up.
Wood stays in close to WoodTik's body and controls the position.

WoodTik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
WoodTik being controlled here, momentarily.

Wood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Wood drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

WoodTik had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wood is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. WoodTik Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wood's back instead.
WoodTik is breathing heavily.
WoodTik doesn't have the hooks in and Wood manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WoodTik keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
WoodTik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Wood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on WoodTik, up you get!
Wood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
WoodTik misses with a takedown

so Wood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but WoodTik is retaining full guard.
Wood scoring with punches to the head and body.
WoodTik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of WoodTik's head.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but WoodTik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

WoodTik has his foot on Wood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wood works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
WoodTik wants to control the position but Wood says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wood trying to control the action but WoodTik is working from the bottom.
Wood blocks the strikes from WoodTik.
Wood is keen to just control but WoodTik is a slippery customer.

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

and Wood counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WoodTik tries to bench press Wood off him but Wood keeps the position.

Wood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by WoodTik, who protects the arm well.
Wood is putting a hurting on WoodTik here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WoodTik manages to get back to half guard.

Wood has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can WoodTik defend it? Wood steps over the head and cranks it - WoodTik is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Wood!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MissingLink GiantSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GiantSilva comes to the cage accompanied by where da link be foo?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

GiantSilva
vs
Mulligan

166 cm
23
289 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sublime Supplements

Hellbent, Inc.
PowerCore Labs

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MissingLink GiantSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jhonny Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulligan looks to land a combination but GiantSilva avoids it well.
Mulligan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as GiantSilva throws out the jab.
Mulligan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but GiantSilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

GiantSilva moves into the clinch.
GiantSilva prevents Mulligan from breaking the clinch.
GiantSilva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jhonny Mulligan has been cut.
Mulligan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but GiantSilva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mulligan has had enough of the clinch but GiantSilva keeps him there for the moment.
GiantSilva pushes off an throws an elbow but Mulligan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
GiantSilva lands an elbow that stopped Mulligan in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Jhonny Mulligan's cut even more.
GiantSilva lands a knee to the head.

The cut above Jhonny Mulligan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, GiantSilva throws an elbow but misses.
GiantSilva lands an elbow inside that Mulligan shrugs off.
Mulligan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
GiantSilva lands an elbow just above Mulligan 's eye.

Jhonny Mulligan'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 Jhonny Mulligan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). MissingLink GiantSilva!

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hype
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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Jones

166 cm
23
289 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Sublime Supplements

GTI-Roid Rage

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bett Rogers!
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, Richard Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Rogers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Bett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Jones.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.

Rogers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rogers.
Jones fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Richard Jones has been cut.
Rogers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.

Jones gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Rogers! He drops to his knees and Rogers takes his back! This one might not last much longer!
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones trying to control the position but Rogers manages to sink in the hooks.
Rogers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jones turns into Rogers and is now in his guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rogers moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Richard Jones's cut even more.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogers just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones fails to land the takedown.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones 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.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bett Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Rogers pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rogers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rogers lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two 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.

Rogers drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Jones is holding on for dear life.

Jones is rocked!
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Rogers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jones's thigh. Jones counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is letting Rogers control him for a moment.
Jones regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bett Rogers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Rogers is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Jones.

Rogers pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rogers.

Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Richard Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Rogers swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Jones shoots in.

Rogers forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Rogers misses with an elbow strike.

Rogers breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Bett Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Rogers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rogers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bett Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bett Rogers!