TFC 81 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eleomar Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cabbat
vs
Bag

178 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eleomar Cabbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Bag!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabbat tries to sprawl out of it but Bag keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabbat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bag dives in and grabs Cabbat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabbat pushes down on Bag's head and hops out.
Bag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bag misses with a low kick as Cabbat jumps back.
Cabbat misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bag lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag looks for a takedown but Cabbat sprawls well.
Eleomar Cabbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Bag.
Bag scores with a spinning back kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Bag scores with a four punch combination!
Bag fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cabbat.

It looks like Dee Bag has been cut.
Bag is looking to clinch.
Bag misses with a combination
and Cabbat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Cabbat drops Bag with a beautiful combination! Bag stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cabbat is looking for the KO!

Bag is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bag clinches but Cabbat breaks the clinch
and Cabbat counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bag off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cabbat follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bag was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eleomar Cabbat!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Decapovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decapovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Want Blood (You Got It) - AC/DC. Tom has chosen Turbonegro - Wasted Again as his entrance music. Happy Tom has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Filip Decapovic's chin.

Decapovic
vs
Tom

195 cm
22
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Decapovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Tom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Decapovic.
Decapovic throws a right hand that Tom ducks under and follows up with a left that Tom also avoids with ease.
Tom dodges the punch combination from Decapovic.
A swing and a miss from Tom.
Filip Decapovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Decapovic did well to prevent Tom getting side control.
Tom wants to pass the guard but Decapovic is defending well.
Decapovic is not content to let Tom control the position.
Tom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Tom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom wants to take a breather but Decapovic is having none of it.

Tom is working for a submission of some sort.
Decapovic wants to get back to his feet.
Decapovic is refusing to be controlled, as Tom sits in half guard.

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.

Tom is working for a kimura but Decapovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Tom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decapovic keeps working.

Tom seems to be looking for submissions.

Tom is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom trying to mount his opponent but Decapovic defends it.

Tom maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Decapovic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tom has cracked it and Decapovic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Happy Tom!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Broadous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Broadous's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg I Wanna Rock. 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.

Salcedo
vs
Broadous

183 cm
21
271 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Broadous!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salcedo.
Salcedo moves out of range as Broadous strikes.
Broadous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salcedo.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Broadous misses with a straight left.
A jab from Broadous misses.
Broadous throws a right and a left that Salcedo avoids nicely.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadous digs a good hook to Salcedo's body.
Broadous misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Broadous scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Omar Salcedo has been cut.
Broadous shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadous misses with a double jab.
Salcedo is looking to land body kicks.
Broadous throws a hook but Salcedo blocks it.
Broadous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broadous misses with a two punch combination.
Salcedo defending well as Broadous loads up on a big left hand.
Salcedo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Broadous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salcedo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salcedo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Broadous finds it's way round the side to connect with Salcedo's head.
Broadous shoots in for a double leg but Salcedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Broadous misses its intended target.
Broadous misses with a straight left.
Salcedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Broadous circles away.
Broadous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broadous misses with a double jab.
Broadous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Salcedo gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salcedo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Broadous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Broadous is defending well for now.
Broadous prevents a body shot from Salcedo.

Broadous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broadous.
Broadous throws a hook but Salcedo avoids it easily.
Broadous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broadous throws a nice looking combination but Salcedo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salcedo staying out of range there.
Broadous slips a straight right by Salcedo.
Salcedo defending well as Broadous loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadous misses the jab.
Salcedo slips under a jab.
Broadous looks to land a left hand but Salcedo moved out of range nicely.
Broadous misses with the combination.

Salcedo clinches up with Broadous and pushes him back against the cage.
Salcedo misses with an elbow over the top.
Broadous blocks a body shot from Salcedo.
Broadous misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Broadous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Broadous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salcedo moves away.
Broadous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Broadous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Salcedo'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.

Broadous fails to land with a series of punches.
Salcedo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Salcedo misses its intended target.
Salcedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broadous misses with a straight right.
Broadous misses with a hook to the body
and Salcedo counters with a big head kick but Broadous shrugs it off.
Broadous misses with a jab to the body
and Salcedo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broadous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salcedo.
Calvin Broadous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Salcedo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salcedo.
Broadous looks to score with a jab to the body but Salcedo is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Broadous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salcedo misses with a hook to the body
and Broadous counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salcedo's knee momentarily.
Calvin Broadous seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broadous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salcedo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Broadous is having none of it.
Salcedo moves forwards but Broadous connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Broadous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Broadous misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo thows a body kick. Broadous tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salcedo avoids the body shot from Broadous.
Salcedo cracks Broadous with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salcedo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Broadous to counter with a crisp jab.

Omar Salcedo's cut is getting worse.
Broadous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salcedo.
Broadous is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salcedo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salcedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Broadous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salcedo defends it nicely.
Broadous thows a body shot but no joy.

Salcedo has managed to clinch.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Salcedo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broadous tries to circle away but Salcedo has him pinned against the cage.
Broadous tries to circle away but Salcedo has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salcedo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Broadous is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcedo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Broadous manages to break the clinch.
Salcedo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broadous.
Broadous moves away from the strike by Salcedo.
Salcedo closes the distance but Broadous moves to the side
and Broadous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broadous fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Broadous moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broadous throws a leg kick that is checked
and Salcedo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Broadous really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salcedo takes a swing at Broadous's ribcage but misses.
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 Omar Salcedo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Salcedo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Salcedo clinches up with Broadous and pushes him back against the cage.

Broadous manages to break the clinch.
Salcedo lands a nice shot to the body.
Salcedo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salcedo tries to clinch up.
Salcedo tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salcedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Broadous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcedo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Broadous checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Broadous circles away.
Broadous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salcedo.
Broadous throws a leg kick that is checked
and Salcedo counters with a straight right hand.

Salcedo gets a clinch.
Broadous has had enough of the clinch but Salcedo keeps him there for the moment.
Salcedo lands a hook that snaps the head of Broadous backwards.
Salcedo throws a punch but it's blocked by Broadous.
Broadous presses Salcedo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Broadous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salcedo lands a shoulder strike.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salcedo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salcedo presses Broadous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salcedo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Broadous.
Salcedo lands a shot to the body.
Salcedo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salcedo with a knee to the head.
Broadous tries to break the clinch but Salcedo is controlling the position.
Salcedo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Broadous.
Salcedo digs a right hand into Broadous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Broadous's gas tank.
Salcedo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Salcedo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Broadous managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Broadous can't break the clinch.

Broadous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salcedo avoids the body shot from Broadous.
Broadous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broadous swats away the attempt to clinch by Salcedo.
Salcedo fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salcedo moves away from the strike by Broadous.
Salcedo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salcedo connects with a body shot.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broadous scores with a nice head shot.
Salcedo is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadous misses with a hook.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broadous connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Omar Salcedo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Broadous throws an overhand right that lands on Salcedo's shoulder, as Salcedo tries to avoid the shot.
Broadous lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Broadous.
Broadous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salcedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Broadous.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Broadous moves out of range.
Broadous lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Salcedo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salcedo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Salcedo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bat man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Grant
vs
man

185 cm
25
193 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bat man!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grant was covering up waiting for the punch and man finishes the takedown easily into guard.

man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grant dives on top into guard.
man wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but man has wrist control.
man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

man has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grant wants to clinch.
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and man counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

man tries for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
Grant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by man.
Grant tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

man is looking for a kimura here.
man looks gassed!
Grant is trying to maintain the position but man is very close to passing his half guard.
Grant is looking to improve his position.

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.
Grant is trying to stand back up but man is controlling him

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like bat man has been cut.
Grant moves in looking to clinch but man pushes him off.
Grant closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks man out cold! man corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Grant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Sheznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Robertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robertson
vs
Sheznik

190 cm
22
184 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Sheznik!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Sheznik there.
Sheznik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Sheznik avoids a kick to the body.
Robertson misses the jab.
Donk. Robertson catches Sheznik right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheznik.
Sheznik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robertson.

It looks like Nick Sheznik has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheznik checks a leg kick.
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheznik's sensitive parts.
Robertson throws a jab when Sheznik was well out of range.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Sheznik moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheznik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson moves away from the strike by Sheznik.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Sheznik saw that one coming.
Robertson throws a low kick but Sheznik avoids it.
Brian Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.

Sheznik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sheznik showed some decent athleticism there.
Robertson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheznik is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheznik works his way into full mount!
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sheznik dominating with strikes here.
Sheznik punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to reverse the position but Sheznik maintains control.
Sheznik tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
Sheznik controlling from the full mount.
Robertson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sheznik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sheznik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sheznik lands a big shot there that rocks Robertson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson holds on to Sheznik around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheznik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson tries to buck Sheznik off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Sheznik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Sheznik controlling the position easily from mount.
Sheznik landing shots from mount.
Robertson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson tries to lock up and control but Sheznik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Sheznik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sheznik cracks Robertson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sheznik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robertson's face.
Robertson 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.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Sheznik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sheznik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sheznik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robertson defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sheznik is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
Sheznik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sheznik prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sheznik wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.

Robertson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sheznik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Sheznik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Sheznik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Sheznik's shoulder, as Sheznik tries to avoid the shot.
Sheznik ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Sheznik saw that one coming.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson misses the jab.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sheznik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sheznik working Robertson over with strikes.
Sheznik works his way into full mount!
Robertson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheznik lands a big shot there that rocks Robertson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Robertson is trying to escape the mount.
Sheznik landing shots from mount.
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Sheznik's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheznik postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robertson looks a forlorn figure.
Sheznik landing shots from mount.
Sheznik controlling the pace for now.
Sheznik avoids the attempt from Robertson to control.
Robertson is trying to stand up.
Sheznik cracks Robertson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sheznik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sheznik tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
Sheznik lands a heavy elbow.
Sheznik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robertson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Robertson is rocked!
Sheznik lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheznik wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
Sheznik lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheznik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
Robertson is trying desperately to improve position.
Robertson seems to have got his legs back now.

Sheznik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sheznik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Robertson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sheznik is landing with some decent strikes but Robertson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Robertson can't escape the position.
Sheznik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sheznik prevents Robertson from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Sheznik's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sheznik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robertson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robertson is working hard here to advance position.
Sheznik lands a heavy elbow.
Sheznik tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
Robertson tries to hold on but Sheznik pushes him away.
Sheznik tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
Sheznik unloading with bombs!
Sheznik scoring with strikes but Robertson is staying in there.
Sheznik scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Robertson tries to reverse the position but Sheznik maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheznik scoring with strikes but Robertson is staying in there.
Sheznik looking to finish Robertson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Robertson!
Robertson tries to reverse the position but Sheznik maintains control.
BOOM! Sheznik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sheznik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sheznik landing strikes from the mount.
Robertson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robertson taking shots to the head.
Robertson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sheznik unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson trying to control here.
Sheznik is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Sheznik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Sheznik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sheznik thows a left - swing and a miss!

Sheznik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheznik lands strikes from half guard.

Robertson has one foot on Sheznik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Robertson is looking to slow Sheznik down with leg kicks.
Sheznik dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Robertson motions for Sheznik to come forward. Robertson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sheznik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheznik thuds a left hand into Robertson's body.
Robertson misses the body punch
enabling Sheznik to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
Robertson tries a low kick but Sheznik avoids it.
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Sheznik is out of range.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Sheznik cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Sheznik throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a leg kick.
Robertson throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson throws a low kick but Sheznik avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheznik.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Sheznik's head but Sheznik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sheznik lands with a hook. Robertson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robertson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sheznik to counter with a crisp jab.
Brian Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sheznik gets the takedown into side control.

Sheznik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Robertson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sheznik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheznik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Sheznik avoids nicely.
Sheznik shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheznik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheznik misses with a wild combination.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Sheznik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson motions for Sheznik to come forward. Robertson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sheznik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brian Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sheznik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Sheznik landing with the ground and pound.
Sheznik landing with the ground and pound.
Robertson controls Sheznik momentarily but Sheznik frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheznik stops Robertson from standing up.
Sheznik passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Sheznik stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sheznik throws a shot to the body.
Robertson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sheznik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robertson. Robertson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheznik misses with a two punch combination.
Sheznik just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Sheznik moves out of range easily.
Sheznik cracks Robertson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nick Sheznik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Sheznik moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Sheznik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sheznik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Sheznik!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

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

Otorboater
vs
Scott

179 cm
25
163 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Otorboater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Otorboater is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
Otorboater pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Scott is pressing down on Otorboater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Otorboater is holding on for now.
Otorboater is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him

Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Otorboater has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Otorboater is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Otorboater defends the submission attempt.

Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Otorboater doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Otorboater misses with a straight left.

Scott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Otorboater looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Otorboater is defending well.
Scott looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Otorboater knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Scott goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Otorboater rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Otorboater!
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Otorboater slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Scott.
Scott wants to improve his position but Otorboater is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otorboater.
Bo Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Otorboater!

Scott goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Otorboater is on top in guard.

Scott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Otorboater has picked Scott up and slammed him! Scott can't keep hold of the triangle and Otorboater manages to pass to side control!
Scott tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Scott tries to bench press Otorboater off him but Otorboater keeps the position.
Scott tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Otorboater stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Scott is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otorboater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott shoots in but Otorboater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Otorboater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Scott.
Scott slips under a jab from Otorboater.
Scott slips a jab from Otorboater.
A jab from Otorboater misses.
Otorboater leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Otorboater with a jab.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otorboater.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Scott 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.
Otorboater is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Otorboater is keeping the position.

Scott 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to pass the guard.

Scott drops back looking for a leg! Otorboater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Otorboater manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Otorboater's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scott staying out of range there.

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.
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Otorboater shows good takedown defense.
Otorboater throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Otorboater misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Otorboater.
Otorboater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otorboater.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otorboater as he avoids it easily.
Otorboater throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Otorboater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Scott ducks under a wild hook from Otorboater.
A jab from Otorboater misses.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott moves out of range as Otorboater strikes.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Otorboater pinned against the cage. Otorboater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott dives in and grabs Otorboater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otorboater pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Michael Otorboater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Scott.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott slips a jab from Otorboater.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otorboater is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by Otorboater.
Otorboater misses with a looping right.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Otorboater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otorboater throws out the jab.
Otorboater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otorboater throws a big shot that misses.
Scott has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Otorboater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otorboater looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Otorboater backs up against the cage.
Otorboater throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Otorboater misses the jab.
Otorboater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott walks into a left hand.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Otorboater misses the target.
Otorboater works the jab nicely.
Scott staying out of range there.
A big left from Otorboater misses.
Otorboater avoids the head kick by Scott.

Scott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Otorboater looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scott tries to advance to mount but Otorboater denies him.

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

Scott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Otorboater has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Otorboater has worked his arm free - good work by Otorboater!

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

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.

Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Otorboater has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Otorboater.
Scott looks to move to half guard but instead Otorboater has passed into mount! Damn!
Otorboater controlling his opponent.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Otorboater showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otorboater has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Otorboater!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Modi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Boxer
vs
Modi

190 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Modi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Thor Modi has been cut.
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Modi lands a nice shot that snaps Boxer's head back.

It looks like Joe Boxer has been cut.
Modi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer misses the jab.

Modi has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Modi tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Modi back against the cage.
Come on Boxer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer looking to slow down the pace here.
Modi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Modi pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Modi misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Modi.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Modi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi lands a body punch.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Modi lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Modi.
Nice body punch from Modi - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Modi.
Modi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boxer or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modi pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Modi is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Modi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Modi.
A short body shot lands from Modi as the two fighters clinch.
Modi is working Boxer over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Modi as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modi.
Modi lands a body punch.
Modi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Modi.
A right hook to the body lands for Modi.
Modi lands a shot to the body.
Modi lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Modi.
Nice body punch from Modi.
A short body shot lands from Modi as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Modi.
Modi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
A shot in the inside from Modi.
A right hand to the body from Modi.
A short left from Modi.
Modi lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Modi - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Modi.
A short right from Modi.
Modi lands a nice shot to the body.
Modi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Modi digs a right hand underneath Boxer's ribcage. Boxer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Modi is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Modi presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Modi.
Modi lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Modi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modi.
Modi lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Modi lands a body shot.
Modi lands a body shot.
Modi lands a body punch.
Modi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boxer or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Modi.
Modi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
A body shot lands from Modi.
Modi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Modi.
Modi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Modi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Modi cracks Boxer with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Modi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Modi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Modi digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Modi.
Nice body punch from Modi.
Modi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.

Boxer is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Modi.
Oh Boxer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Modi dips a shoulder and cracks Boxer with a mighty uppercut! Boxer falls back against the cage and Modi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Boxer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Modi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Modi!

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C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Micky McFinnigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McFinnigan
vs
Silva

189 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
212 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky McFinnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McFinnigan is trying to get back to his feet.

Silva swings around for an armbar but McFinnigan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McFinnigan gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
McFinnigan throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
McFinnigan throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
McFinnigan throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinnigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
McFinnigan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Micky McFinnigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFinnigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFinnigan throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva moves out of range as McFinnigan strikes.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
McFinnigan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McFinnigan wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.

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.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McFinnigan swivels and escapes.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McFinnigan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but McFinnigan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFinnigan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on McFinnigan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McFinnigan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McFinnigan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McFinnigan wants to get back to his feet.

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.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.

Silva 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.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McFinnigan misses with a wild combination.
McFinnigan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan misses the jab.
McFinnigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFinnigan throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McFinnigan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Micky McFinnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinnigan missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McFinnigan throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
McFinnigan misses with a looping right.
McFinnigan connects with a crisp jab.
McFinnigan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFinnigan's waist but McFinnigan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McFinnigan misses.
McFinnigan misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McFinnigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Micky McFinnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Silva.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McFinnigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McFinnigan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from McFinnigan misses its intended target.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and McFinnigan counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and McFinnigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan scores with a hook.
McFinnigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from McFinnigan misses.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McFinnigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - McFinnigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
McFinnigan loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
McFinnigan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from McFinnigan misses the target.
McFinnigan lands with a nice body punch.
McFinnigan throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McFinnigan counter with a right hand.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky McFinnigan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McFinnigan lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into rage.
McFinnigan misses with a telegraphed body shot

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

McFinnigan gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McFinnigan scores with a jab to the body.
Damien Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva slips under a jab from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva defending well as McFinnigan loads up on a big left hand.
McFinnigan misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinnigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McFinnigan throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFinnigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McFinnigan throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Micky McFinnigan is winning the standup battle so far.
McFinnigan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McFinnigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McFinnigan throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
McFinnigan throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFinnigan throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McFinnigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and McFinnigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Micky McFinnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Silva.
Silva slips under a jab.
McFinnigan works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McFinnigan scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFinnigan.

Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McFinnigan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on McFinnigan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McFinnigan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFinnigan tries to improve position but can't.
McFinnigan wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva tries for a kimura but McFinnigan is defending well.
McFinnigan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McFinnigan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by McFinnigan!
McFinnigan wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

McFinnigan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Micky McFinnigan.
I think McFinnigan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky McFinnigan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RlCK JAMES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royal Tenenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royal Tenenbaum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with RlCK JAMES's chin.

JAMES
vs
Tenenbaum

178 cm
23
178 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

176 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

{CDEN} $45 Q156 Recovery (Cheapest in Rio)

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RlCK JAMES!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Tenenbaum!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JAMES tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from JAMES.
RlCK JAMES seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JAMES tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenenbaum misses with a series of wild punches.
JAMES looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tenenbaum blocks a head kick by JAMES.
Tenenbaum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Tenenbaum blocks the leg kick.
Tenenbaum misses the jab.
Tenenbaum shoots in for a takedown but JAMES shows good takedown defense.
JAMES tries a low kick but Tenenbaum avoids it.
JAMES misses the shot to the body.

JAMES lands a big head kick that sends Tenenbaum tumbling to the mat! JAMES takes a step backwards and waves Tenenbaum back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Royal Tenenbaum has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of JAMES 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JAMES misses with an attempted mid kick.
JAMES is looking to chop away at Tenenbaum's legs.
JAMES throws a leg kick that misses.
JAMES throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tenenbaum.
JAMES throws a jab but it's blocked by Tenenbaum.
JAMES throws a wild body kick that Tenenbaum sees coming a mile off.
Tenenbaum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before JAMES can pounce on him.
JAMES thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from JAMES lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tenenbaum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tenenbaum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
JAMES dodges the punch combination from Tenenbaum.
A head kick misses from JAMES.

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.
Tenenbaum dips to his left and cracks JAMES with an uppercut!
JAMES pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
JAMES is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Tenenbaum.
The fight stays on the outside here - JAMES looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from JAMES misses.
Tenenbaum avoids a kick to the body.
Tenenbaum swinging wilding here.
No luck for Tenenbaum with that takedown attempt.
JAMES fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tenenbaum checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenenbaum lands a head shot.
JAMES throws a solid leg kick but Tenenbaum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at JAMES.
JAMES misses with a low kick.
Tenenbaum fails with a takedown attempt.
RlCK JAMES has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Tenenbaum.
JAMES throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
JAMES throws out a leg kick but Tenenbaum moves out of range and JAMES only half commits.
Tenenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tenenbaum thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Tenenbaum misses.
JAMES throws a wild body kick that Tenenbaum sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JAMES connects with a solid leg kick.
JAMES throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tenenbaum moves out of range as JAMES throws a body kick.
Tenenbaum avoids the head kick by JAMES.
RlCK JAMES is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
JAMES misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenenbaum thuds a left hand into JAMES's body.
Tenenbaum slips a straight right by JAMES.
JAMES throws a chopping leg kick but Tenenbaum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
JAMES throws a leg kick but Tenenbaum moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Tenenbaum.
JAMES is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
JAMES scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tenenbaum lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Tenenbaum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Tenenbaum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tenenbaum tests JAMES's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenenbaum lands with a big left! JAMES is wobbled badly! Tenenbaum comes in with a flurry of punches and drops JAMES to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Royal Tenenbaum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Siro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's entrance music is YOU JUST LOST - To ME. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lesnar
vs
Siro

190 cm
25
261 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Siro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar checks a leg kick nicely.
Siro misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Siro. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Siro cracks the inside of Lesnar's front leg.
Lesnar defending well as Siro loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Siro.
Siro tries to clinch up.

Lesnar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siro did well to prevent Lesnar getting side control.
Siro is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar throwing shots but Siro is blocking nicely.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar throwing shots but Siro is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siro wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Siro defends it.
Siro tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Siro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Siro is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lesnar trying to control from Siro's half guard. Siro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Siro keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Siro misses with a low kick.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siro pinned against the cage. Siro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siro motions for Lesnar to come forward. Siro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siro throws a leg kick but Lesnar moved away.

Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar throws a strike but Siro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Siro trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Siro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siro looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Siro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Siro!
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar dives in and grabs Siro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Siro pushes down on Lesnar's head and hops out.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Siro sprawls well.
Siro wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Siro, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Siro against the cage but Siro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Siro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Siro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lesnar checks the leg kick.

It looks like Randy Lesnar has been cut.
Siro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Siro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and Siro needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Lesnar just on the top of the head. Lesnar drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Lesnar - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pekka Siro!