GAMMA: Contenders #75 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Czokowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Loher (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.

Czokowski
vs
Loher

199 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukasz Czokowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Loher!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czokowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loher falls off balance throwing a combination

and Czokowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Loher!
Czokowski looking to finish Loher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Loher!
Loher tries to reverse the position but Czokowski maintains control.

Czokowski wants to finish this one by submission but Loher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Czokowski.
Czokowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loher is looking to get to half guard.
Loher tries to improve his position but instead Czokowski has taken his back!
Czokowski is trying to stick to Loher's back but Loher is turning into Czokowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Czokowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Loher.
Loher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loher working some strikes from top position.
Czokowski trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czokowski is trying to hold Loher in close to prevent damage but Loher has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czokowski is refusing to be controlled, as Loher sits in half guard.
Loher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czokowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Loher is working for a kimura here but Czokowski manages to reverse the position and he's now in Loher's guard.

Czokowski gets to his feet - Loher follows without any prompting.
Czokowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Loher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Czokowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Loher misses with a combination
and Czokowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Loher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Czokowski is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Loher scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Lukasz Czokowski has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loher throws a right hand that Czokowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Czokowski also avoids with ease.
Loher misses with a body kick.
Loher tests Czokowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Czokowski throws a solid leg kick but Loher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Czokowski.
Czokowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Czokowski there as he acknowledges the shot.

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

Czokowski is rocked!

Lukasz Czokowski's cut is getting worse.
Czokowski glances at the clock... BAM! Loher nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Czokowski crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Czokowski is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Loher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Moradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moradon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bundy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mason
vs
Moradon

193 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgen Moradon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moradon clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moradon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moradon misses with a double jab
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Moradon was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Moradon.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moradon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Moradon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moradon misses with a double jab
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moradon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Moradon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moradon misses with a double jab
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Moradon was not able to check.
Moradon looks gassed!
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Moradon misses with a combination
and Mason counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Moradon avoids the body shot from Mason.
Moradon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Moradon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason throws a combination that misses
and Moradon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moradon looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Moradon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Moradon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Moradon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moradon counters with a left and a right that stings Mason.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moradon counter with a right hand.
Moradon moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Moradon - just one landing.
Mason tests Moradon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moradon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Moradon throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Moradon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Moradon's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mason misses.
Moradon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason is looking to slow Moradon down with leg kicks.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Moradon moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Moradon ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Moradon throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason connects with a leg kick. Moradon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moradon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moradon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Moradon is just out of range.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Moradon moves out of range.
Moradon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Moradon moved out of range nicely.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moradon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moradon misses with a double jab.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moradon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Moradon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason takes a swing at Moradon's ribcage but misses.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Moradon should have avoided that one.
That kick from Mason tenderised Moradon's leg. Moradon is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mason misses with a kick to the body.
Moradon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Moradon sees coming a mile off.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Moradon.
Moradon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a leg kick.
Moradon throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Moradon ducks down to avoid it.
Mason lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moradon will feel that in the morning.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason thuds his right hand into Moradon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason throws a hook but Moradon blocks it.
Moradon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a body punch but Moradon moves out of range.
Moradon defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Moradon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
Moradon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Moradon dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Mason stuns Moradon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moradon can do to turn this around?
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Moradon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moradon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robert Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Mason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Moradon saw that one coming.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason sizes up Moradon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moradon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moradon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mason has got the better of the exchanges.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jorgen Moradon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason throws the left hand but Moradon avoids the punch easily.
Moradon avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moradon takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Mason lands with a straight right. Moradon didn't see that one coming.
Mason cracks the inside of Moradon's front leg.
Mason tries to bum rush Moradon with a series of wild strikes but Moradon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason looks to land a combination but Moradon avoids it well.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
Mason looks to throw the jab but Moradon is out of range.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moradon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moradon slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason lunges at Moradon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moradon's hand.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moradon takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Moradon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moradon at a distance.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moradon moves away.
Mason with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason throws a right and a left that Moradon avoids nicely.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moradon on the side of the head.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Moradon off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Mason dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Moradon avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moradon counters with a one-two to the body.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Moradon misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason jabs Moradon right on the nose. Moradon blinks but takes it well.
Moradon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moradon will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moradon slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Moradon takes one to the chin there.
Moradon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason catches Moradon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason throws the left hand but Moradon avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Mason.
Moradon slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Moradon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Moradon.
Mason swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moradon counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Mason misses.
Moradon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moradon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moradon.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Moradon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jorgen Moradon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason feints and then cracks Moradon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moradon down.
Moradon ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Moradon misses with a combination
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
Moradon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moradon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Mason takes a swing at Moradon's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mason.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moradon moves away.
Moradon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mason lands a jab-cross combination.
Mason feints a jab promting Moradon to slip. Mason then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moradon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Moradon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Moradon's front leg but catches the back leg as Moradon tries to avoid it.
Moradon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Moradon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason lands a head shot.
Moradon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moradon counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moradon slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moradon ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Moradon slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Moradon with an uppercut!
Mason misses with a right hand
and Moradon counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Moradon to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Mason misses.
Moradon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moradon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mason.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Moradon is just out of range.
Mason throws a right hand that Moradon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moradon also avoids with ease.
Moradon walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mason!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Akers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McSlaughter jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSlaughter jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by goodnite sweetheart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Akers
vs
McSlaughter jr

196 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Akers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McSlaughter jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlaughter jr slips a jab and a cross from Akers.
Akers throws a head kick that misses.
McSlaughter jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akers. Akers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McSlaughter jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McSlaughter jr looks to land a combination but Akers avoids it well.
Mike McSlaughter jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSlaughter jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSlaughter jr can pounce on him.
McSlaughter jr throws a nice looking combination but Akers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. McSlaughter jr catches Akers right on the button with a cross.
McSlaughter jr thuds his right hand into Akers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McSlaughter jr circles away quickly and effectively.
McSlaughter jr scores with a jab to the body.
Akers is breathing heavily.
Akers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSlaughter jr.
McSlaughter jr thumps Akers with a low kick.
McSlaughter jr scores with a leg kick.
McSlaughter jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Donald Akers has been cut.
McSlaughter jr scores with a hook to the body. Akers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

McSlaughter jr drops Akers with a left right combo! McSlaughter jr follows him down to the ground into side control.

Akers is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlaughter jr staying calm.
Oh Akers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

McSlaughter jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Akers seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick lands there from McSlaughter jr.
McSlaughter jr throws a right and a left that Akers avoids nicely.
McSlaughter jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Akers off the cage and back into rage.
McSlaughter jr lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Akers. Those never looked like landing.
McSlaughter jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSlaughter jr scores with a decent looking hook.
McSlaughter jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

McSlaughter jr bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Akers! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
McSlaughter jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.

McSlaughter jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McSlaughter jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlaughter jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McSlaughter jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSlaughter jr stays in close to Akers's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McSlaughter jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if McSlaughter jr 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.

McSlaughter jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlaughter jr misses with a two punch combination.
McSlaughter jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akers's head.

McSlaughter jr drops Akers with a right and a left! McSlaughter jr comes rushing in but Akers regains his composure and manages to keep McSlaughter jr in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSlaughter jr passes Akers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McSlaughter jr in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that McSlaughter jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akers is in trouble now - McSlaughter jr has advanced to mount!
McSlaughter jr controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlaughter jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Akers blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSlaughter jr controlling his opponent.
McSlaughter jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McSlaughter jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Akers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McSlaughter jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mike McSlaughter jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSlaughter jr lands a nice looking body shot.
McSlaughter jr feints a jab promting Akers to slip. McSlaughter jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McSlaughter jr steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Akers is out on his feet! McSlaughter jr sets himself and nearly takes Akers's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike McSlaughter jr!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gracie
vs
Murphy

181 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy lands with a right hand.

It looks like Jorge Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Murphy throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.

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

Gracie is looking to sinch up a triangle. Murphy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Murphy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Gracie!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Jankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Polaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polaris has chosen I Walk Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Phil Polaris enters the cage!

Jankovic
vs
Polaris

186 cm
22
281 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Polaris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jankovic closes the distance and pushes Polaris back into the cage.
Polaris looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Polaris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Jankovic on the inside.
Jankovic presses Polaris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic looking to throw knees to the head but Polaris is blocking nicely.
Jankovic lands a body punch.

Jankovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Polaris is trying to keep an underhook but Jankovic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jankovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jankovic working the head and body with strikes.

Jankovic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Polaris is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fedor Jankovic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojangles McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jump Around by House of Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McFly
vs
McVey

190 cm
23
223 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bojangles McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhughel McVey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly tests McVey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McVey throws a hook but McFly blocks it.
McFly takes one on the button.
McFly lands with a shot to the body.
McVey throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.
McFly connects with a body shot that sends McVey's belly button to the back.
McFly throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVey.
McVey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

McFly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McFly wants to control but McVey is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey is in trouble now - McFly has advanced to mount!
McFly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McFly wants to take McVey's back here but McVey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McVey is looking to get to half guard.

McFly goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McVey is on top in guard.
McVey trying to control but McFly is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McVey trying to hold on to McFly's head to control him but McFly postures up.
McVey is trying to stand back up but McFly is controlling him
McFly wants to control but McVey is keeping him busy.
McFly is looking to advance position but McVey won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVey is looking to control McFly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McVey avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McFly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, McFly seems content to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVey moves away.
A jab from McFly misses.
McFly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McFly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McFly throws a right hand that misses
and McVey counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly throws out a loose jab but McVey uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McFly throws a hook but McVey blocks it.
McVey tries to clinch up but McFly circles away and keeps his distance.
McVey throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.
McFly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McFly thows a body shot but no joy.
McFly throws a lazy uppercut
and McVey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McFly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFly lands a body shot.
McFly cracks McVey with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McFly misses with a body shot
and McVey counters with a nice body kick.
McFly throws a hook to the side of McVey's head but McVey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McVey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFly.
McVey fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFly misses with a shot to the body
and McVey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McFly takes a swing at McVey's ribcage but misses.
A jab from McVey misses.
McVey misses the body punch
and McVey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McFly swats away the attempt to clinch by McVey.
McVey misses with a right hand
and McFly counters with a straight right hand.
McVey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey tries to clinch but McFly moves away
and McFly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McFly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McFly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McVey counters with a nice uppercut.
McFly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVey. McVey obviously looking to wear him down.
McFly misses with a right hand
and McVey counters with a nice uppercut.
McVey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McFly circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVey tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dhughel McVey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFly misses with a body shot.
McFly misses with a hook

and McVey counters by clinching up.
McVey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFly.
McVey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFly's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFly misses with a shot to the body

and McVey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McFly wants to break free but McVey has control.
McFly can't get the takedown.

McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFly with a hook.
McFly looks to land a combination. McVey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bojangles McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

McFly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McFly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McVey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McVey!
McVey won't allow McFly to sweep him here.
McVey wanted to stand there but McFly had control of the position.
McVey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVey is stalling in the full guard.
McVey trying to control but McFly is working from the bottom.

McVey stands and steps away. McFly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McVey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFly misses with a body punch
and McVey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McVey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dhughel McVey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McVey at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVey throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.
Dhughel McVey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFly misses with a lunging right hand
and McVey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

McVey is rocked!
McVey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McVey is still on wobbly legs! Can McFly finish him?
A big right from McFly misses.
A jab from McFly misses.
McFly throws a looping overhand right but McVey ducks down to avoid it.
McVey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFly throws out the jab.
McVey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFly looks to land a left hand but McVey moved out of range nicely.
McFly throws the left hand but McVey avoids the punch easily.
McFly misses with a hook. McVey ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dhughel McVey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

McFly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVey as he jumps to the side.
McFly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McFly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McFly. Those never looked like landing.
McFly thuds a left hand into McVey's body.
McFly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McVey tries to clinch up.
McVey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McFly.
McFly misses with a takedown
and McVey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bojangles McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey pushes McFly away with a front kick.
McFly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McVey counters with a big head kick but McFly shrugs it off.
A jab lands there for McVey.

McFly is rocked!
McVey cracks McFly on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McFly falls backwards against the cage. McVey follows up with more strikes that drop McFly to his knees. McVey keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McFly! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dhughel McVey!