Fracture Point II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo comes to the cage accompanied by 1. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hanzo
vs
Spade

185 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

198 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hattori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spade!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spade defending well as Hanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Spade moves away from the strike by Hanzo.
Hanzo misses with a wild combination.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hattori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanzo swinging wilding here.
Hanzo misses the jab.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spade.
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Spade. Spade gets slowly back to his feet.
Hattori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spade.
Hanzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Spade off the cage and back into rage.
Hanzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spade counters with a one-two to the body.
Spade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Spade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt - Hanzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spade.
Spade looks gassed!
Spade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hattori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzo misses the jab.
Hanzo misses with the combination.
Spade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanzo misses with a combination
and Spade counters with a series of strikes. Hanzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanzo misses with a body shot
and Spade counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hanzo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hanzo looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanzo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hanzo clinches up against the cage.
Spade is working for takedown but Hanzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanzo lands with a right to the head.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanzo throws an elbow that misses.
Spade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzo.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside.
Spade has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Hanzo misses with an elbow strike.
Spade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanzo sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanzo lands with a shot to the body.
Hanzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spade in his tracks.
Spade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade slips a straight right by Hanzo.
Spade throws a head kick but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo misses with a wild body shot.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Spade.
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanzo as he jumps to the side.
Hanzo throws a combination that misses
and Spade counters with a straight right hand.
Spade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spade looks for a takedown but Hanzo sprawls well.
Spade scores with a hook.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spade moves away.
Hanzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spade somewhat.
Spade moves away from the strike by Hanzo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Spade's head.
Hanzo avoids a kick to the body.
Spade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanzo.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Hanzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanzo circles away.
Hanzo wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.
Hanzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spade.
Spade swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Nice defenses there by Spade.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade stuns Hanzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanzo avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Hanzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hattori Hanzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanzo.
Spade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanzo defends it nicely.
Spade is looking to clinch but Hanzo is avoiding it.
Hanzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spade counters with a nice kick to the body.

Spade throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Spade finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo wants to stand but Spade is controlling the position.

Hanzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanzo wants to get back to his feet but Spade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
Spade is pushing down on Hanzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Spade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanzo wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade scores with a kick to the body.
Spade tries to clinch there but Hanzo circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade staying out of range there.
Spade moves out of range as Hanzo strikes.
Spade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanzo circles away.
Hattori Hanzo is winning the standup battle so far.

Hanzo tries to keep at a distance but Spade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spade's defenses.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanzo.
Spade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hanzo walks away with a smile on his face. Spade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hattori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spade.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Spade moves out of range.
Hanzo looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.
Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanzo's waist but Hanzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spade off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanzo misses with a hook. Spade ducked under it nicely.
Spade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanzo's waist but Hanzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spade off to one side.
Hanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spade somewhat.
Spade is looking to chop away at Hanzo's legs.
Spade slips under a jab.
Hanzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spade.
Some wild striking there from Hanzo.
Spade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Hanzo. No joy for Spade on that attempt.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.

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.
Spade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanzo.
Spade wants to clinch.
Spade shoots in but Hanzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanzo misses the target.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Spade.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Spade's shoulder, as Spade tries to avoid the shot.
Spade lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Hanzo as Spade shoots in.
Hanzo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hanzo avoids the head kick by Spade.
Hanzo misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hattori Hanzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spade shoots in for a takedown but Hanzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the body
and Spade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spade tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanzo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hanzo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanzo missing with a left hand there. Spade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.
A combination from Hanzo does no damage.
Spade shoots in and drives through. Hanzo sprawls well.
Spade tries for a takedown but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hattori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spade.
Spade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.
Spade wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanzo looks to land a right hand but Spade moved out of range.
Spade looks for a takedown but Hanzo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanzo checks it well.
Spade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanzo misses with a straight left.
Spade lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Spade.
Spade slips a jab from Hanzo.
Jack Spade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
Hanzo moves out of range as Spade throws a body kick.
Spade shoots in but Hanzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanzo throws out the jab.
Hanzo misses with a looping left.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Spade is just out of range.

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.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanzo tries to sprawl out of it but Spade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanzo but Hanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanzo misses the body punch
and Spade counters with a nice uppercut.
Spade tries a head kick but it misses.
Spade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hanzo as Spade shoots in.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Spade.
Spade moves away from the strike by Hanzo.
Hanzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spade.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Spade 's eye.
Hanzo misses with an elbow strike.
Spade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanzo lands a shoulder strike.
Hanzo lands an uppercut.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Spade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanzo is fending him off so far but Spade persists. Nope, Hanzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Hanzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanzo.
Spade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanzo but Hanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanzo leaves Spade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spade fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut.
Hanzo misses with a hook. Spade ducked under it nicely.
Spade misses with a kick to the body.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanzo.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanzo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanzo pinned against the cage. Hanzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spade counters with a right hand to the body.
Spade wants to clinch up but Hanzo keeps it at a distance.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanzo sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Spade.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanzo is fending him off so far but Spade persists. Nope, Hanzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Spade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hattori Hanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanzo misses with a hook. Spade ducked under it nicely.
Hanzo misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hattori Hanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanzo, 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 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hattori Hanzo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juvintude DeNomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeNomee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm country. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Summers
vs
DeNomee

183 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Das Labor

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juvintude DeNomee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers shoots in for a takedown but DeNomee shows good takedown defense.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeNomee as he jumps to the side.
Summers throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Summers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from DeNomee as Summers shoots in.
Summers closes the distance and clinches up with DeNomee, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes DeNomee against the cage but DeNomee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from DeNomee. No joy for Summers on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeNomee circles away quickly and effectively.
Summers fails with a takedown attempt.

Summers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeNomee's guard.

DeNomee has his foot on Summers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Summers works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeNomee holds on and takes a little breather.

DeNomee looking for a guillotine here but Summers defends easily.
DeNomee is pulling down on Summers's head. It's preventing any offense from Summers, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeNomee working for a triangle but Summers defends it easily.
DeNomee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

DeNomee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNomee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Summers wants to control from the top but DeNomee keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers wanted to stand there but DeNomee had control of the position.
Summers is breathing heavily.
DeNomee has control of Summers's left arm, preventing Summers from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeNomee is on top in guard.
DeNomee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeNomee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Summers's head.

DeNomee drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick DeNomee off! DeNomee jumps back into Summers's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Summers had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. DeNomee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Summers Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take DeNomee's back instead.
DeNomee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
DeNomee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
DeNomee wants to control but Summers is keeping busy.
Summers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeNomee on the ground.

DeNomee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Summers is thwarting DeNomee's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juvintude DeNomee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Summers has a takedown stuffed.
DeNomee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Summers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeNomee!
DeNomee is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
DeNomee tries to lock up and control but Summers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Summers tries to control but DeNomee wriggling away.
DeNomee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNomee regains half guard.

DeNomee looking for submissions off his back.
Summers wants to control but DeNomee is keeping him busy.
DeNomee is trying to maintain the position but Summers is very close to passing his half guard.
DeNomee tries to get to full guard but Summers has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers is keen to just control but DeNomee is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeNomee is trying to maintain the position but Summers is very close to passing his half guard.
Summers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeNomee missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeNomee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers tries for a takedown but DeNomee circles away easily

and DeNomee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Summers!

DeNomee has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Summers is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juvintude DeNomee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tao Ren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren comes to the cage accompanied by Frozen Cross - Heart of Heroine. Gandhi has chosen Hungry Like The Wolf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ren
vs
Gandhi

225 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tao Ren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahatma Gandhi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gandhi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ren moves in looking to clinch but Gandhi pushes him off.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch but Gandhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ren is looking to clinch.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gandhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ren clinches up against the cage.
Ren is working Gandhi over against the cage.
Gandhi tries to break the clinch but Ren is controlling the position.
Ren blocks a body shot from Gandhi.
Gandhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gandhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ren has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ren.
A head punch on the inside from Gandhi fails to land.
Gandhi being controlled against the cage.
Gandhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gandhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ren works on Gandhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Gandhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gandhi is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gandhi tries to circle away but Ren has him pinned against the cage.
Gandhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gandhis head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ren.
Gandhi misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ren.
Ren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gandhi tries to work over Ren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ren working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Mahatma Gandhi has been cut.
Ren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ren.
Gandhi has had enough of the clinch but Ren keeps him there for the moment.

Gandhi manages to break the clinch.
Gandhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ren moves forwards but Gandhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ren clinches.
Ren leaning against his opponent.
Ren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ren.
Ren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ren is leaning against Gandhi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gandhi looks gassed!
Ren pushes Gandhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gandhi fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ren digs a right hand into Gandhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gandhi's gas tank.
Gandhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ren has double underhooks.
Ren lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ren effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Gandhi fails to land.
Ren digs a right hand underneath Gandhi's ribcage. Gandhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Ren.
Ren is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ren lands a hook that snaps the head of Gandhi backwards.
Ren lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gandhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ren lands with a right to the head.
Gandhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ren backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ren.
Gandhi throws a head punch that misses.
Gandhi is trying to force a seperation but Ren has the dominant position.
Ren lands with a left to the head.
Ren has Gandhi pressed against the cage, preventing Gandhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ren effectively controlling the action here.
Ren is pressed up against the cage. Gandhi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ren down to the mat. Ren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ren clinches up with Gandhi and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gandhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gandhi tries a body shot but Ren blocks it.
Ren pushes Gandhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Ren.
A right handed body shot lands from Gandhi.
Ren stalls.
Ren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Ren.
Ren blocks a body shot from Gandhi.
Ren stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gandhi misses with some punches.
Gandhi is trying to break the clinch but Ren has him pressed against the cage.
Gandhi working hard to break the clinch.
Gandhi is trying to break the clinch but Ren is controlling him.
Ren prevents a body shot from Gandhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tao Ren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mahatma Gandhi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ren is looking to clinch but Gandhi is avoiding it.
No joy there for Gandhi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ren closes the distance and pushes Gandhi back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ren.
Ren taking a breather.
Ren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gandhi letting Ren take a breather here.
Gandhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gandhi.
Gandhi has had enough of the clinch but Ren keeps him there for the moment.
Ren is stalling here.
Ren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gandhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gandhi has had enough of the clinch but Ren keeps him there for the moment.
Gandhi is trying to drag Ren to the mat but Ren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gandhi missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ren has double underhooks.
Ren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gandhi is trying to force a seperation but Ren has the dominant position.
Gandhi letting Ren take a breather here.
Ren is leaning against Gandhi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ren is stalling here.
Ren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gandhi letting Ren take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tao Ren.
Ren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Ren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gandhi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gandhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ren is looking to clinch.
Gandhi scores with a hook.
Ren is looking to clinch but Gandhi is avoiding it.
Ren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gandhi counters with a three punch combo that has Ren backing up. Ren nods at Gandhi to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gandhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ren tries to clinch up.
Gandhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ren on the side of the head.
Gandhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gandhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ren stalling in the clinch but Gandhi improves position.
Ren blocks a body shot from Gandhi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ren. Gandhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gandhi misses with the combination.
Gandhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ren.
Ren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gandhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tao Ren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gandhi connects with a crisp jab.
Gandhi cracks Ren with a good jab.
Gandhi lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ren - he's out on his feet here! Gandhi follows up with another monster hook that separates Ren from consciousness! Ren falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Gandhi stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mahatma Gandhi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Ramhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qunicy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qunicy Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramhart
vs
Jones

189 cm
22
243 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Ramhart!
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, Qunicy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramhart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramhart. That one must have hurt.
Qunicy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ramhart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramhart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramhart could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Ramhart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Ramhart!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is controlling Ramhart's posture.
Ramhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Ramhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramhart trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramhart stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ramhart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramhart somewhat.

Ramhart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramhart advances position into side control!
Jones is not content to let Ramhart control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramhart is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramhart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramhart working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramhart working away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramhart has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramhart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Ramhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramhart circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Ramhart counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is not content to let Ramhart control the position.
Jones is trying to control Ramhart's posture but Ramhart avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramhart trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramhart is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ramhart scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Ramhart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ramhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramhart gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Ramhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones pushing down on Ramhart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramhart tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Ramhart is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramhart looking for submissions off his back.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Ramhart is controlling the position.

Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kyle Ramhart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramhart as he avoids it easily.

Ramhart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones is not content to let Ramhart control the position.
Ramhart tries to stand and escape but Jones is controlling the position.

Ramhart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramhart tries to stand and escape but Jones is controlling the position.

Jones pushes Ramhart off and gets back to his feet.
Jones has his takedown stuffed

and Ramhart counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones tries to bench press Ramhart off him but Ramhart keeps the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Ramhart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Saakuuraabaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Haya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haya has chosen Chipmunks - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saakuuraabaa
vs
Haya

185 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Saakuuraabaa!
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, Simo Haya!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Saakuuraabaa misses.
Haya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haya.
Saakuuraabaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Haya tries to sprawl out of it but Saakuuraabaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazushi Saakuuraabaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haya has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haya looks to land a body kick but Saakuuraabaa moved away.
Saakuuraabaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haya scores with a leg kick.
Haya with a lazy takedown attempt

and Saakuuraabaa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haya!
Saakuuraabaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Haya really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Saakuuraabaa content just to control the position here.
Haya wants to control but Saakuuraabaa is having none of it.
Saakuuraabaa takes Haya's back.
Haya just trying to survive but Saakuuraabaa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saakuuraabaa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Haya doesn't escape.
Saakuuraabaa gets his hands free as Haya looks to control.
Saakuuraabaa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kazushi Saakuuraabaa just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Haya misses with a head kick.
Haya with a lazy takedown attempt

and Saakuuraabaa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazushi Saakuuraabaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Haya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saakuuraabaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saakuuraabaa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haya is trying to stand back up but Saakuuraabaa is controlling him
Saakuuraabaa is pressing down on Haya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haya is holding on for now.
Saakuuraabaa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Haya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saakuuraabaa stops Haya from standing up.
Saakuuraabaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saakuuraabaa wants to control from the top but Haya keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saakuuraabaa is controlling him.
Saakuuraabaa postures up.
Saakuuraabaa wants to control from the top but Haya keeps moving.
Saakuuraabaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kazushi Saakuuraabaa just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Haya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saakuuraabaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saakuuraabaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saakuuraabaa has his takedown stuffed
and Haya counters with a one-two to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haya, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haya misses with a series of wild punches.
Haya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saakuuraabaa but Saakuuraabaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haya fails with the takedown

and Saakuuraabaa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haya wants to sweep but no luck.
Haya wants to stand up but Saakuuraabaa is controlling him.
Saakuuraabaa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saakuuraabaa won't allow Haya to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazushi Saakuuraabaa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Haya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saakuuraabaa.
Haya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saakuuraabaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Haya throws a nice looking combination but Saakuuraabaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saakuuraabaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saakuuraabaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazushi Saakuuraabaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haya stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saakuuraabaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haya counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Saakuuraabaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Saakuuraabaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Haya as Saakuuraabaa shoots in.
Haya misses with a series of wild punches.
Haya misses with a two punch combination.
Kazushi Saakuuraabaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haya doesn't manage to clinch there - Saakuuraabaa circles away.
Saakuuraabaa misses with a takedown
and Haya counters with a three punch combo that has Saakuuraabaa backing up. Saakuuraabaa nods at Haya to acknowledge the strikes.
Haya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Haya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saakuuraabaa keeping moving, preventing Haya from controlling successfully.
Haya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saakuuraabaa pulls Haya in close to his closed guard and prevents Haya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saakuuraabaa trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saakuuraabaa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kazushi Saakuuraabaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saakuuraabaa seems keen to control Haya's posture.
Haya wants to stand but Saakuuraabaa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saakuuraabaa is trying to hold Haya in close to prevent damage but Haya has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Haya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saakuuraabaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Saakuuraabaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murdoch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Know your Enemy/ Rage Against the Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murdoch
vs
Fist

185 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Divine - Mary Jane

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Murdoch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Fist!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Murdoch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdoch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Murdoch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fist closes the distance and clinches up with Murdoch, looking for a takedown. Fist pushes Murdoch against the cage but Murdoch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fist blocks a head kick by Murdoch.
Murdoch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdoch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Murdoch shows good takedown defense.
Mickey Murdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Fist.
Murdoch throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Murdoch throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Murdoch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdoch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fist.
Fist avoids the head kick by Murdoch.
Fist throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murdoch works over Fist's head and body with a nice combination.
Murdoch misses with a head kick.
Murdoch fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fist wants to clinch up but Murdoch keeps it at a distance.
Murdoch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fist moves into the clinch.
Murdoch is trying to force a seperation but Fist has the dominant position.
Murdoch is breathing heavily.
Murdoch misses with a knee to the head.
Fist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murdoch is trying to break the clinch but Fist has him pressed against the cage.
Murdoch tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.

Murdoch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murdoch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fist wants to control from the top but Murdoch keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murdoch wants to stand and escape but Fist is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murdoch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch keeping moving, preventing Fist from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdoch misses with a straight right.

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.
Murdoch throws a lazy head kick

and Fist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fist.
Murdoch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murdoch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Murdoch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdoch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdoch misses with a combination
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdoch circles away.
Murdoch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Murdoch backing up. Murdoch nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.
Fist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdoch misses with a double jab
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Murdoch backing up. Murdoch nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.
Murdoch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fist counters by clinching up.
Fist tries to score a body lock takedown but Murdoch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murdoch tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
Murdoch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fist has him pressed against the cage.
Fist keeps control of Murdoch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Murdoch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murdoch falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fist prevents Murdoch from breaking the clinch.
Murdoch can't break the clinch.
Fist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murdoch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Murdoch gets control of Fist's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murdoch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist won't allow Murdoch to sweep him here.
Fist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist stopping the sweep attempt from Murdoch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist stops Murdoch from standing up.
Fist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fist preventing the sweep.
Murdoch keeping moving, preventing Fist from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch wants to sweep here but Fist controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murdoch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fist counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murdoch!
Murdoch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist controlling from mount.
Murdoch tries to control the position but Fist now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Good shot there by Murdoch.
Murdoch's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Murdoch duly obliges.

Fist has Murdoch up against the cage in a clinch.
Murdoch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murdoch is looking to break free of the clinch but Fist has double underhooks.

Murdoch breaks from the clinch.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Murdoch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fist counters with a nice body shot.
Fist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdoch tries to avoid it but Fist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdoch to the ground. Murdoch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murdoch scores with a head kick.
Murdoch misses with the combination.
A head kick by Murdoch misses

and Fist moves into the clinch.
Murdoch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murdoch prevents the takedown attempt.
Mickey Murdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Fist.
Murdoch can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist wants a takedown but no success here.

Murdoch breaks the clinch.
Murdoch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fist counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murdoch!
Fist controlling his opponent.
Murdoch wants to hold on but Fist pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist controlling from the full mount.
Murdoch is trying to escape the mount.
Fist tries to push Murdoch's head away but Murdoch is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to control the position but Fist now has his back.
Fist is not going to allow Murdoch to sit and survive in this position.

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.
A lull in the action here.
Murdoch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mickey Murdoch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murdoch swinging wilding here.
Murdoch throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fist counters with a takedown into side control.
Fist staying calm.
Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch prevents Fist from improving position.
Fist has control of an arm but Murdoch manages to advance to Fist's back!
Murdoch tries to escape but Fist has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fist tries to get the hooks in deep but Murdoch pushed the leg off.
Fist wants to control but Murdoch manages to buck him off and is now in Fist's guard! Nice work there by Murdoch!
Fist is adopting a defensive guard.
Fist working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murdoch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murdoch throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Murdoch.
Murdoch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist blocks a jab.
Mickey Murdoch is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdoch as he connects with a hook.
Murdoch misses with a double jab

and Fist counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murdoch's guard now.
Murdoch looking to control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fist trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
Murdoch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fist is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Fist dominated that fourth round.
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!

Fist moves in looking to clinch but Murdoch pushes him off.
Murdoch scores with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murdoch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murdoch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murdoch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdoch closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murdoch's guard.
Fist trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch wants to sweep here but Fist controlling him for the moment.

Murdoch pushes Fist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fist avoids the head kick by Murdoch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fist fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdoch darts in trying to clinch

and Fist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murdoch's guard.
Fist stops Murdoch from standing up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Murdoch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fist advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murdoch!
Murdoch is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Murdoch tries to lock up and control but Fist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fist manages to capitalize on a mistake by Murdoch to take his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Fist!
Rick Fist is the new middleweight champion!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pico Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Lights Out - Bobby Light as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Savage
vs
Reynolds

180 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

197 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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LHK Clothing

The Red Eye
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pico Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savage's head backwards.
Reynolds swinging wilding here.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Savage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savage trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds is trying to control but can't.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds is looking to escape.
Savage is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab by Reynolds.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pico Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niko Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage looking for a takedown.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Reynolds throws a series of strikes that have Savage backpedaling.

It looks like Pico Savage has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reynolds stuns Savage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reynolds lands a jab-cross combination.

Savage is rocked!
Reynolds circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Savage tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Reynolds wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Reynolds!
Niko Reynolds is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Vincent has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vincent
vs
Collin

195 cm
22
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vincent!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Collin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent throws a series of punches but Collin avoids them all with ease.
Vincent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vincent lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Edward Collin has been cut.
Collin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collin looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vincent grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Collin takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vincent cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Vincent!
Michael Vincent is the new heavyweight champion!