Volume 40: Graves vs Fausset PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between charles smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasuo Yoshifumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasuo Yoshifumi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with charles smith's chin.

smith
vs
Yoshifumi

165 cm
22
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, charles smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yasuo Yoshifumi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshifumi tries to bum rush smith with a series of wild strikes but smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
smith dodges the punch combination from Yoshifumi.
Yoshifumi throws out a loose jab but smith uses good head movement to avoid it.

smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yoshifumi sprawls well initially but smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
smith controlling the action here.

smith is working for a kimura but Yoshifumi is defending it quite comfortably.

Yoshifumi is defending against the submission attempts here by smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yoshifumi reverses the position - he's now on top in smith's guard.
smith wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yoshifumi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Yoshifumi got a little sloppy there for a moment and smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshifumi has managed to get both his arms back between smith's legs - danger averted.

Yoshifumi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
smith is breathing heavily.

Yoshifumi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping smith at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Yoshifumi.
Yoshifumi misses with a few strikes there.
Yoshifumi misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Yoshifumi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshifumi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshifumi lands the left hand.
smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yoshifumi to score with a decent uppercut.
Yoshifumi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshifumi looks to land a combination but smith avoids it well.

Yoshifumi gets caught flat footed, as smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshifumi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now smith has Yoshifumi in his guard.

smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshifumi has passed into half guard!
Yoshifumi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
smith is looking to get back to full guard here but Yoshifumi has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuo Yoshifumi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yoshifumi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooh a lovely combination from Yoshifumi sends smith down but not out. Yoshifumi dives into side control looking to finish.

smith is rocked!

It looks like charles smith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshifumi is staying tight to smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oh smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Yoshifumi stands up and beckons smith to his feet.
smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Yoshifumi rushes smith with punches - smith moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, smith goes down! Yoshifumi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yasuo Yoshifumi!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between I Was Trained by (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trained by kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors of the World. Samoa Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Was Trained by
vs
Joe

170 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

St. Paul's Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, I Was Trained by!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trained by checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Joe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trained by scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Joe manages to mount him!
Joe controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Samoa Joe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trained by's guard.
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trained by is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe 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.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Trained by is retaining full guard.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe wants to get up but he can't break Trained by's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trained by looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Joe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

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.
Trained by wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Trained by looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trained by pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe trying to mount his opponent but Trained by defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joe in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoa Joe dominated that 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.

Joe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trained by looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trained by gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joe content just to control the position here.
Joe landing strikes from the mount and Trained by is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trained by is working to get back to half guard.
Joe content just to control the position here.
Joe with a couple of short strikes.
Joe controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Samoa Joe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joe showed some decent athleticism there.
Joe controlling the pace.
Joe lands strikes from half guard.
Joe is taking a breather. Trained by says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trained by with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joe trying to advance position but Trained by counters by regaining guard.

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.
Trained by is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Joe stands and steps away. Trained by gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trained by tries for a takedown but Joe circles away easily
and Joe counters with an inside leg kick.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trained by moves away.

Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Trained by fails with the takedown

and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. Trained by didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trained by is on top in guard.
Trained by wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Joe is looking to stand up but Trained by isn't so interested in that idea.
Joe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Joe manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trained by's half guard.
Joe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Trained by has one foot on Joe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Joe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joe lands in his opponent's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trained by doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trained by being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe content to stall in guard here.
Trained by throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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.
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Joe stands up and waves to Trained by to follow him.
Trained by closes the distance but Joe moves to the side
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trained by. That did some damage!
I Was Trained by has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trained by fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.

Joe scores a takedown into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Samoa Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samoa Joe!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Spanish Inquisition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Spanish Inquisition has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGee
vs
Spanish Inquisition

180 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Spanish Inquisition!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inquisition tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
Inquisition fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inquisition tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inquisition is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
Inquisition tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee lands a jab to Inquisition's midsection.
Inquisition wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
Inquisition throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inquisition slips under a jab from McGee.
Inquisition wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inquisition is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
Inquisition throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Inquisition misses.

McGee has closed the distance and engaged Inquisition in a clinch.
McGee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Inquisition up against the cage.
Inquisition tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inquisition missing with knees to the body.
Inquisition tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGee effectively controlling the action here.
Inquisition is looking to control McGee's arms but McGee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Inquisition has his back to the cage.
McGee avoiding damage as Inquisition throws knees to the body.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Inquisition in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inquisition tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Inquisition in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Inquisition tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee avoiding damage.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like The Spanish Inquisition has been cut.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inquisition avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inquisition. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Inquisition with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition throws a hook but McGee blocks it.

McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Inquisition fails to land.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Inquisition misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inquisition is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
Inquisition throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGee has Inquisition pressed against the cage.
Inquisition using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Inquisition's defenses.
Inquisition has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Spanish Inquisition.

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.
Inquisition tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
Inquisition looks gassed!
McGee lands a knee to the head.
McGee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Inquisition wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inquisition is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inquisition's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Inquisition working McGee over with knees to the body.
Inquisition is trying to stall.
Inquisition drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from McGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Spanish Inquisition's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Inquisition tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McGee moves into the clinch.
Inquisition misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Inquisition's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inquisition pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Inquisition is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
Inquisition takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Inquisition blocks it with crossed arms.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Inquisition in his tracks for a moment.
Inquisition swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
Inquisition struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Inquisition throws a knee to the head but misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Inquisition is breathing heavily.
McGee avoids the elbow strike from Inquisition, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inquisition misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Inquisition swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from McGee.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Inquisition's ribcage.
McGee leaning against his opponent.
McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee landing knees to the head.
Inquisition takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Inquisition wants a takedown but no success here.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Inquisition shrugs off.
McGee slows down the pace here.
McGee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clarence McGee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inquisition.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
Clarence McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Inquisition misses

and McGee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGee.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Inquisition in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGee.
Inquisition takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGee avoiding damage.
Inquisition throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Inquisition has McGee pressed against the cage.
McGee keeps control of Inquisition as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inquisition takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Inquisition.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Inquisition tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Inquisition up against the cage.
McGee avoiding damage as Inquisition throws knees to the body.
Inquisition being controlled against the cage.
Inquisition tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Inquisition up against the cage.
Inquisition avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Inquisition wants to clinch

and McGee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Inquisition avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Inquisition avoids the damage to the body.
McGee landing knees to the body.
Inquisition blocks the elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.

Inquisition breaks the clinch.
Inquisition misses with a double jab

and McGee counters by moving into the clinch.
McGee stalling against the cage.
McGee landing knees to the head.
Inquisition trying to land knees to the body.
Inquisition misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inquisition wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Inquisition wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
Inquisition lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee stalling against the cage.
Inquisition has McGee pressed against the cage.

Inquisition's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Inquisition.
McGee moves out of range as Inquisition throws a body kick.
Inquisition closes the distance but McGee moves to the side

and McGee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Inquisition working McGee over with knees to the body.
McGee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inquisition's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoiding damage.
Inquisition throws a knee to the head but misses.
Inquisition fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Inquisition is keeping busy.
Inquisition is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee blocks an elbow strike.
McGee trying to control the position but instead, Inquisition has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGee into the cage.
McGee stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clarence McGee.
Inquisition wants to clinch but McGee slips to the side
and McGee counters with an outside leg kick.
Inquisition swings and misses with a shot to the body

and McGee counters by clinching up.
McGee stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inquisition lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inquisition wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Inquisition lands a body shot.
McGee gets underhooks to prevent Inquisition's takedown attempt.
Inquisition creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Inquisition tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGee has Inquisition pressed against the cage, preventing Inquisition from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inquisition is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGee slows down the pace here.
Inquisition wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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.
McGee has Inquisition pressed against the cage, preventing Inquisition from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGee with a knee to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inquisition. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inquisition wants to clinch
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.
Inquisition swinging wilding here.
Inquisition misses with a combination

and McGee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGee.
McGee just leaning against Inquisition, taking a breather.
Inquisition tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Inquisition is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
The Spanish Inquisition has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inquisition tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence McGee!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Modi Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modi Thor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Thor
vs
Conrad

180 cm
24
130 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

165 cm
22
142 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Modi Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Conrad!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor misses the shot to the body.
Conrad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thor connects with a body shot.
Conrad looks gassed!
Conrad takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Bruce Conrad has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Conrad sprawling to the canvas! Conrad rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thor finish him?!

Conrad is rocked!
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Thor finish him?
Thor lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Conrad falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thor dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modi Thor!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Я за собой см&# as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Kozlov

190 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
197 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
Anderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.

It looks like Vladimir Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
Vladimir Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov swinging wilding here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Kozlov's body.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kozlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov is looking to clinch.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Kozlov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Kozlov looks gassed!
Anderson blocks a jab.

Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kozlov is looking to improve his position.
Anderson stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Kozlov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kozlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to advance position but Kozlov counters by regaining guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Kozlov is keeping the position.
Kozlov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Kozlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Kozlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson prevents Kozlov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov is not content to let Anderson control the position.

Kozlov looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlov wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kozlov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Kozlov'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.

Kozlov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Kozlov closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a good low kick that Kozlov was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kozlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Kozlov's head back.
Kozlov misses with a hook.

Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kozlov is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Kozlov is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Kozlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Kozlov wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him!
Kozlov tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson cracks Kozlov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kozlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov is trying to escape the mount.
Kozlov is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.

That has opened up Vladimir Kozlov's cut even more.
Anderson cracks Kozlov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kozlov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Kozlov is having none of it.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Kozlov gets back to half guard.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kozlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Kozlov is not content to let Anderson control the position.

That's four 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.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kozlov trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Kozlov is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Kozlov is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kozlov's back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Anderson.
Kozlov prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.
Kozlov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Kozlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kozlov misses with a double jab
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.

The cut above Vladimir Kozlov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kozlov was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Kozlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jason Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson passes Kozlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kozlov avoid being mounted?
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position.
Kozlov is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Kozlov.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Vladimir Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Kozlov thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Kozlov, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Kozlov against the cage but Kozlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Kozlov.

Kozlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlov thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kozlov!

Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kozlov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kozlov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kozlov sneaks back into half guard.
Kozlov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kozlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.

Kozlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Anderson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderstruck - AC/DC. Ronnie Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Storm
vs
Black

185 cm
23
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Ronnie Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Black!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Storm slips a jab from Black.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.

Black tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Storm.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.

Storm tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.

Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Storm passes into half guard.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.

Storm rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
Storm just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
Storm gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black wants to break free but Storm has control.

Storm turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Storm manages to end up in side control.
Storm lands a nice forearm strike.
Black looks gassed!
Storm wants to take a breather but Black manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Storm.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm controlling from the top position.

Black had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Storm is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Black Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Storm's back instead.
Storm breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Black is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Storm is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.

Black actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.

Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm working Black over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Storm closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Storm prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Storm.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Storm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Black clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Storm connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Black to escape the position.
Can Black hold on?! Storm is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Storm throwing damaging strikes from the back! Black could be in trouble here!
Storm gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Storm lands shots from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Black.
Storm biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm lands a shot to the head.
Storm scores with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm lands a shot to the head.
Storm lands punches and elbows.
Black covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Black rolls, trying to escape but Storm keeps control of the position.
Storm cracks Black with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Black from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is landing with strikes from the back.
Storm gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Storm lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Storm.
Black is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Storm controlling well, preventing Black from escaping the position.
Storm lands shots from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Storm looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black can't escape the position.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Storm. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Storm working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Black wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with punches and elbows.
Black rolls, trying to escape but Storm keeps control of the position.
Storm is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Storm gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Storm gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Storm apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Storm has managed to clinch.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.

Storm has Black pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Storm pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Black tumbling to the mat - Storm dives into Black's guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Storm 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!

Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Storm drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Black is trying to break free.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Black tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Storm lands a left hand.

Storm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Black is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Storm is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black is not content to let Storm control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Black tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm is taking a breather. Black says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Storm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.

Storm is working for a submission of some sort.

Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ronnie Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Storm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm is controlling the pace.
Storm is looking to stall here but Black recovers full guard.
Ronnie Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Storm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Storm trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Rufus Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Storm!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (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!

Gracie
vs
Penn

175 cm
24
140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
136 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Gracie in his guard.

Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn punching from the bottom.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn looking for submissions off his back.

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.

Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Penn winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn thows a big elbow that misses.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.

Penn has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.
Penn looks gassed!

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

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

Penn working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.

That's four 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.
Gracie trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

Penn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Penn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Penn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

Penn working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BJ Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Penn shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Helio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie with a poor takedown

and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penn thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Gracie controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Penn advances to half guard.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Penn is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.

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.

Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn moves nicely into side control.

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Penn.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Penn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
Penn unloading with bombs!
Penn looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.

Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.

Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.

Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Penn.
Penn is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn misses with an elbow from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn shoots and misses

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Penn is striking but Gracie is not phased and passes to half guard.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Helio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Ness
vs
Stone

177 cm
22
184 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Ness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ellis Stone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
Ness keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
A combination from Ness does no damage.
Ness misses with a few strikes there.

Stone clinches up against the cage.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ness is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ness is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Ness goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ness goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ness tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ness is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ness drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.

Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
Stone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ness gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ness is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeping full guard, as Ness tries to pass.
Ness missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ness stops Stone from standing up.
Ness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone wants to stand up but Ness is controlling him.
Ness lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stone wants to take a breather but Ness is having none of it.
Ness is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone controlling the action here.
Ness tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Stone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ness misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a three punch combo that has Ness backing up. Ness nods at Stone to acknowledge the strikes.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ness paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Ness bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Stone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ness sprawls well initially but Stone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ness is looking to improve his position.
Ness is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ness tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stone is keen to just control but Ness is a slippery customer.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ness misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stone wants to clinch up but Ness keeps it at a distance.
Ness throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Stone throws a series of punches but Ness avoids them all with ease.
Ness fails with the takedown

and Stone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stone.

Ness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ness misses.

Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ness working hard to break the clinch.
Ness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Ness controls the action.
Stone has Ness pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ness manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ness is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks.

Ness lands a takedown into guard.
Ness wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ness trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness stops Stone from standing up.
Ness stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone wants to sweep here but Ness controlling him for the moment.
Ness distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ness throws a big right hand that misses.
Ness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ness shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ness thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Ness fails with a takedown attempt.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Ness misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ness sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellis Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ness throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ness misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone moves into the clinch.

Ness has hold of one of Stone's legs. Stone is fighting the takedown attempt but Ness gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ness with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Ness is proving a slippery customer.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Ness tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness stops Stone from standing up.
Ness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone moves away from the strike by Ness.
Ness misses with a jab to the body

and Stone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position but instead, Ness has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage.
Ness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ness drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ness is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ness works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.

Stone gets control of Ness's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mike Ness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ness tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone controls Ness momentarily but Ness frees himself.

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.
Stone wants to stand but Ness is controlling the position.
Ness throws a big right hand that misses.
Ellis Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ness, pushing him back against the cage.
Ness takes a shot to the head.
Ness misses with a body punch.
Ness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ellis Stone.
I've got Stone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ellis Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tanaka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Muse - Citizen Erased. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tanaka
vs
Silva

196 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanaka circles away.
Spike Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Tanaka leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taka Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanaka swivels and escapes.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanaka wants a takedown.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.

Silva jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tanaka escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Tanaka has passed into side control.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Silva regains half guard.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Tanaka mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taka Tanaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tanaka counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tanaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Taka Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Silva.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a nice body kick.

Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Tanaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.

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.

Silva pulls Tanaka into guard.

Silva is looking for a triangle here but Tanaka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tanaka's best efforts.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back!
Tanaka is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Silva looking for the choke from the back.

Tanaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.

Tanaka preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silva.

That's four 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.

Tanaka preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silva.

Tanaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
Tanaka is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Silva working for a choke but Tanaka reverses nicely into Silva 's guard.

Silva working for a triangle but Tanaka defends it easily.
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 Taka Tanaka will probably get the nod.
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!

Tanaka drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with a poor takedown

and Tanaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taka Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Silva.
Tanaka effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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.

Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.

Tanaka stands up from Silva's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taka Tanaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown

and Tanaka counters by clinching up.
Tanaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spike Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.

That's four 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.

Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tanaka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

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

Tanaka stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taka Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanaka, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taka Tanaka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Fausset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Graves
vs
Fausset

180 cm
25
161 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Non-Stop Nutrition

[JMFC] Blueprint Clothing
Malicious Intent Fight Gear - The Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Fausset!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fausset looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fausset throws a body kick that misses.
Graves cracks Fausset with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fausset misses the shot to the body.
Graves looks to throw a body kick
and Fausset counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves swinging wilding here.
Frederick Fausset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fausset shoots in looking for a takedown. Graves tries to sprawl out of it but Fausset keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fausset moves away from the strike by Graves.

Fausset drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Fausset with the ground and pound but Graves regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Graves controlling the position for now.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fausset.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausset stops Graves from getting back to his feet.

Fausset is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graves is concentrating on defense, preventing Fausset from advancing position.
Graves wants to get back to his feet.

Fausset is looking for a kimura here.

Fausset is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fausset to get the leverage.
Graves wants to improve his position but Fausset is controlling well.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fausset with the ground and pound but Graves uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fausset stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Fausset stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves wants to sweep here but Fausset controlling him for the moment.

Graves has his feet on Fausset's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gustav Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fausset just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Graves catches Fausset right on the button with a cross.
Fausset misses with a wild body shot.
Fausset tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fausset shoots in but no luck this time.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Fausset saw that one coming.
Fausset thows a body shot but no joy.
Fausset tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fausset.
Gustav Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Fausset.
Fausset avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fausset slips under a jab.
Fausset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.

Graves gets caught flat footed, as Fausset shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fausset won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Fausset passes Graves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fausset is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Fausset prevents Graves from improving his position.

Fausset looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fausset is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fausset looks gassed!
Graves gets back to full guard.
Fausset with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fausset throws and elbow that misses. Graves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fausset's guard. Nice move by Graves!

Fausset working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frederick Fausset will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fausset fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fausset was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Gustav Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fausset shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Fausset is rocked!
Graves lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fausset off his feet! Fausset tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Graves!
Gustav Graves retains his lightweight title!