Strikedown 5: Smack Bang PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan The Leg (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.

Drogo
vs
The Leg

186 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan The Leg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Leg fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Leg tries to clinch up
and Drogo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drogo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

The Leg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Leg throws an elbow but it misses.
Drogo controlling the action here for a moment.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Leg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Drogo breaks from the clinch.
The Leg tries to clinch but Drogo moves out of range.
The Leg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drogo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Drogo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drogo lands a right hand.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Leg's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Leg backwards.
The Leg lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.
The Leg being controlled against the cage.
The Leg is pressed up against the cage. Drogo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Leg down to the mat. The Leg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drogo scores with a sloppy right hand. The Leg should have avoided that one.
The Leg fails with an attempt to clinch.

Drogo has managed to clinch.
Drogo pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Leg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Leg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drogo avoids it.
The Leg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drogo is defending well for now.
Drogo blocks the elbow strike.
The Leg lands an elbow just above Drogo 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Leg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drogo avoids it.
Drogo pushes off an throws an elbow but The Leg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Leg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Leg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drogo blocks it with crossed arms.
The Leg trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Leg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Leg tries to land knees in the clinch but Drogo avoids the damage to the body.
The Leg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Leg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Drogo.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo misses with a body punch.
Drogo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drogo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Leg missing with knees to the body.
Drogo is trying to push The Leg away but The Leg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Leg is trying to stall.
Drogo goes for a takedown attempt but The Leg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drogo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Drogo rushes The Leg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Drogo pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drogo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Leg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drogo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Drogo extends the arm and The Leg is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khal Drogo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titou Ortizzz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mercer
vs
Ortizzz

189 cm
20
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
29
219 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titou Ortizzz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz tries to clinch up.

Ortizzz closes the distance and pushes Mercer back into the cage.
Ortizzz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortizzz dodges an elbow strike from Mercer.

Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortizzz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercer circles away.
Ortizzz tries to clinch up
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Ortizzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Ortizzz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortizzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer tries a body shot but Ortizzz blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Ortizzz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortizzz can't break the clinch.
Mercer has Ortizzz pressed against the cage.

Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortizzz momentarily.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Ortizzz avoids it well.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortizzz.
Ortizzz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortizzz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer with a nice cross.
Mercer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortizzz wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortizzz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ortizzz moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer pushes Ortizzz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ortizzz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortizzz lands with a right to the head.
Mercer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ortizzz has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Ortizzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.

Ortizzz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortizzz moves away from the strike by Mercer.
Ortizzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Ortizzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer lands with a nice combination. Ortizzz backs away looking to recover.
Ortizzz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Ortizzz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
Ortizzz is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortizzz tries to move into range but Mercer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Ortizzz wants to clinch.
Mercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortizzz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortizzz moves in looking to clinch but Mercer pushes him off.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ortizzz's knee momentarily.
Mercer lands a body shot.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortizzz tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercer.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ortizzz wants to clinch
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer lands a jab to the head.
Ortizzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortizzz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortizzz tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortizzz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mercer scores with a decent looking hook.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Ortizzz ducks down to avoid it.

Ortizzz moves into the clinch.
Mercer lands an elbow just above Ortizzz 's eye.
Mercer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ortizzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortizzz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Mercer.
Mercer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Mercer breaks the clinch.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortizzz is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortizzz.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortizzz is just out of range.
Mercer with a nice cross.

Mercer tries to keep at a distance but Ortizzz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortizzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mercer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortizzz pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mercer lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Titou Ortizzz has been cut.
Ortizzz working aggressively here.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.

Mercer breaks from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ortizzz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ortizzz defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer throws an overhand right that lands on Ortizzz's shoulder, as Ortizzz tries to avoid the shot.
Mercer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortizzz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Ortizzz gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer is trying to break free.
Mercer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mercer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortizzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow.
A short left from Mercer.
Mercer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Ortizzz misses with some punches.
Ortizzz lands with a left to the head.
Ortizzz misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortizzz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortizzz leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mercer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortizzz or not.
Ortizzz is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortizzz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Mercer both land. Nice combination.

Ortizzz is rocked!
Ortizzz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ortizzz takes one to the side of the head.
Ortizzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Ortizzz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer cracks Ortizzz with a left hook right on the temple and Ortizzz goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Mercer lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ortizzz is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clay Mercer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanger Stenbregger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Kraiden (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.

Stenbregger
vs
Kraiden

182 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanger Stenbregger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blaze Kraiden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraiden misses the shot to the body.

Stenbregger gets tackled into the cage by Kraiden. Kraiden maintains the clinch.
Kraiden is pressed up against the cage. Stenbregger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraiden down to the mat. Kraiden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kraiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenbregger avoids the body shot from Kraiden.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraiden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stenbregger tries a body shot but Kraiden blocks it.
Stenbregger tries for a takedown but Kraiden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanger Stenbregger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kraiden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stenbregger can't do much from the bottom here.
Stenbregger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kraiden is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stenbregger is trying to escape and Kraiden transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stenbregger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kraiden! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blaze Kraiden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ring Grebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Norm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grebowski
vs
Norm

190 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ring Grebowski!
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, Big Norm!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Norm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Grebowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grebowski tries to buck Norm off but Norm is having none of it.
Norm in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grebowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Norm is looking to improve his position.
Grebowski working the head and body with strikes.
Norm wants to control but Grebowski passes into side.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grebowski trying to control the position but Norm is working away.
Norm is trying to improve his position.
Grebowski wants to control but Norm is keeping him busy.
Norm regains half guard.
Grebowski passes into side control, despite Norm's attempt to control the position.
Grebowski trying to control the position but Norm is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grebowski lands some shots froms side control.
Grebowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Norm's head but Norm avoids it well.
Grebowski tries to move to mount but Norm blocks the move with his legs.
Norm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grebowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grebowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Norm sneaks back into half guard.
Norm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grebowski.
Grebowski 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.

Grebowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norm defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norm is looking to improve his position.
Grebowski wants to take a breather but Norm is having none of it.

Grebowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norm trying to hold on to Grebowski's head to control him but Grebowski postures up.
Grebowski works his way into side control.
Norm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grebowski is looking for a sweep. Norm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grebowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norm's back!
You can see the frustration on Norm's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Norm manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grebowski's guard. Nice work there by Norm.
Norm passes Grebowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norm slows the pace down in half guard.
Norm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Norm wants to work for an arm triangle but Grebowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norm is trying to control the action in half guard but Grebowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Grebowski looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Norm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grebowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Norm is in Grebowski's guard.

Grebowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norm postures up and lands a big shot to Grebowski's brow.
Grebowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Grebowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Grebowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norm defends it well.
Norm tries to get to full guard but Grebowski has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norm is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Norm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grebowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Grebowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Norm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norm gets back to full guard.
Grebowski stopping the sweep attempt from Norm.
Grebowski throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grebowski preventing the sweep.
Grebowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norm keeping moving, preventing Grebowski from controlling successfully.
Grebowski preventing the sweep.

Norm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grebowski is one step ahead there.
Grebowski thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Grebowski 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.
Norm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

Norm looking for a guillotine here but Grebowski defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norm keeping full guard, as Grebowski tries to pass.
Norm pulls Grebowski in close to prevent any damage.

Norm has his foot on Grebowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grebowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Grebowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Norm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norm throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Norm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Grebowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grebowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grebowski tries to land a front kick but Norm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grebowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norm as he avoids it easily.
Grebowski with a poor takedown

and Norm counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ring Grebowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norm is looking to take a break and control but Grebowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norm advances to full mount.
Norm scoring with strikes but Grebowski is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norm landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grebowski regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norm prevents Grebowski from improving his position.
Grebowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grebowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norm.
Grebowski is looking to improve his position.
Norm wants to control but Grebowski is keeping him busy.
Norm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norm lands strikes from half guard.

Norm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grebowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grebowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norm passes to full mount!
Norm dominating with strikes here.
Norm with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norm tries to control but Grebowski wriggling away.
Norm lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Grebowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Norm with the ground and pound from mount.

Grebowski is rocked!
Norm is landing with some decent strikes but Grebowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Grebowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norm cracks Grebowski with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Norm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James The Filipino Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Quintana
vs
The Filipino Gracie

181 cm
23
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Fast

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Quintana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana swats away the attempt to clinch by The Filipino Gracie.
The Filipino Gracie wants to clinch but Quintana slips to the side

and Quintana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quintana.
Come on Quintana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Filipino Gracie prevents a body shot from Quintana.

Quintana has The Filipino Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Quintana pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending The Filipino Gracie tumbling to the mat - Quintana dives into The Filipino Gracie's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The Filipino Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quintana tries to free his leg and advance position but The Filipino Gracie is retaining full guard.
Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but The Filipino Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Filipino Gracie keeping full guard, as Quintana tries to pass.
Quintana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana is working The Filipino Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quintana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Filipino Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Filipino Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Quintana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Filipino Gracie tries to get to full guard but Quintana has control of the leg.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control but Quintana postures up.
Quintana tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Filipino Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Filipino Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

The Filipino Gracie is looking for a triangle but Quintana pushes his legs off easily.
Quintana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The Filipino Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quintana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quintana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie keeping full guard, as Quintana tries to pass.
Quintana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The Filipino Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quintana defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quintana working some strikes from top position.

The Filipino Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quintana defends well.
Quintana pushing down on The Filipino Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Filipino Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Filipino Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control the position.

The Filipino Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quintana cracks The Filipino Gracie with a solid left hand.
The Filipino Gracie keeping full guard, as Quintana tries to pass.
The Filipino Gracie keeping moving, preventing Quintana from controlling successfully.
Quintana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but The Filipino Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to control the position but Quintana postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana works over The Filipino Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Quintana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but The Filipino Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quintana wants to pass the guard but The Filipino Gracie is keeping the position.
The Filipino Gracie working a defensive guard here.

The Filipino Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Quintana frees his head nicely. Oh but The Filipino Gracie has switched to an armbar! Quintana is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James The Filipino Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaine de La Valliere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Ruckus. de La Valliere is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Showtek - Black 2008. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
de La Valliere

189 cm
31
212 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

191 cm
25
223 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Silva!
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, Kaine de La Valliere!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de La Valliere moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Damien Silva has been cut.
de La Valliere throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Silva's jaw, knocking him onto his back! de La Valliere dives in looking to finish as Silva flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block de La Valliere's strikes! de La Valliere is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Silva's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Silva was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaine de La Valliere!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bala Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bala comes to the cage accompanied by Tough at the top. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jarvis's choice of entrance music: Brian M vs. McBunn - Loud Music (original mix). Johnny Jarvis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bala
vs
Jarvis

185 cm
28
191 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

185 cm
25
201 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bala Bala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bala looks to land a left hand but Jarvis moved out of range nicely.
Jarvis fails with the takedown
and Bala counters with a straight right hand.

Jarvis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bala sneaks back into half guard.

Bala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jarvis pulls his head out easily.
Jarvis working the head and body with strikes.
Jarvis wants to take a breather but Bala is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bala trying to control from the bottom.
Bala tries to roll over but Jarvis keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jarvis in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis drops an elbow to the side of Bala's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala tries to roll over but Jarvis keeps him under control.
Bala won't allow Jarvis to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jarvis advances to half guard.
Jarvis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bala trying to control but Jarvis postures up.

Jarvis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bala is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala is holding on to half guard well.
Jarvis drops an elbow to the side of Bala's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bala is doing well to control the position and prevent Jarvis from advancing to side control.

Bala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jarvis trying to control from half guard but Bala is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bala gets full guard.
Jarvis trying to control but Bala is working from the bottom.

Bala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarvis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jarvis lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Bala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jarvis defends it easily.
Bala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jarvis.

Bala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jarvis postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bala looking for a guillotine here but Jarvis defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jarvis gets to his feet. Bala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jarvis sprawls well initially but Bala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bala is looking to advance position but Jarvis won't allow it.

Jarvis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bala Bala will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jarvis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bala but Bala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jarvis.
Jarvis is looking to clinch.
Jarvis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bala Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jarvis.
Jarvis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bala swivels and escapes.
Jarvis is looking to clinch.
Jarvis moves to clinch but Bala breaks away
and Bala counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala thuds a left hand into Jarvis's body.
Jarvis is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bala.
Bala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jarvis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bala throws out a powerful jab.
Jarvis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bala's waist but Bala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarvis off to one side.
Jarvis stuffs the takedown attempt from Bala. Bala gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarvis fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarvis shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bala.
Johnny Jarvis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bala shoots in but Jarvis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarvis tries to clinch there but Bala circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jarvis's waist but Jarvis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bala off to one side.
Jarvis slaps away a takedown attempt from Bala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jarvis doesn't manage to clinch there - Bala circles away.
Jarvis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bala sprawls well. He's pushed Jarvis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Jarvis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bala is trying to control the position but Jarvis postures up.

Bala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bala working for a triangle but Jarvis defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bala looking for subs off his back but Jarvis has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvis works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bala is staying active underneath Jarvis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Bala Bala will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jarvis misses with a takedown attempt - Bala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jarvis gets a clinch.
Bala has had enough of the clinch but Jarvis keeps him there for the moment.
Jarvis tries to land a knee to the head but Bala blocks with his arms.
Jarvis blocking some punches.
Jarvis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bala is defending well for now.

Bala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarvis.
Bala Bala is winning the standup battle so far.
Bala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis avoids it really well and circles away.
Jarvis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bala Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jarvis.
Jarvis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis is looking to clinch.
Jarvis wants to clinch up but Bala keeps it at a distance.
Jarvis shoots and misses

and Bala counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jarvis!
Jarvis is squirming around, avoiding Bala's attempts to control the action.
Jarvis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bala misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bala lands a big shot there that rocks Jarvis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bala trying to control but Jarvis is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bala unloads with some shots from mount but Jarvis bucks and avoids them well.
Bala controlling from mount.
Bala tries to control but Jarvis wriggling away.

Bala looking for a guillotine from mount but Jarvis is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Bala.
Bala trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Bala has hold of Jarvis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jarvis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bala tries to control but Jarvis wriggling away.
Jarvis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Bala with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jarvis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bala thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bala tries to control but Jarvis wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bala landing strikes from the mount and Jarvis is in trouble!
Johnny Jarvis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarvis blocking the ground and pound.

Bala jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jarvis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jarvis and Bala has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jarvis is looking to reverse the position.
Bala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarvis keeps working.
Jarvis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bala Bala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bala is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jarvis's shoulder. That is not cool.

Bala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bala tries for a kimura but Jarvis is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bala Bala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bala Bala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Blacksmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McCriux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blacksmith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to NWA. Bo Blacksmith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Blacksmith
vs
McCriux

190 cm
21
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

PhoQus Sports Clothing Line

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 Los Angeles, Bo Blacksmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan McCriux!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacksmith misses with a hook

and McCriux moves into the clinch.
Blacksmith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCriux lands a nice elbow.
McCriux misses with a knee to the head.
Blacksmith is looking to break free of the clinch but McCriux has double underhooks.
McCriux misses with a knee strike.
McCriux lands a nice uppercut.

McCriux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCriux slips under a jab.
Blacksmith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McCriux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCriux.
Blacksmith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCriux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blacksmith trying to stall but McCriux improves his position.
McCriux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blacksmith backwards.
McCriux scores with a shot to the side of Blacksmith's head.
McCriux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCriux keeps control of Blacksmith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCriux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCriux lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksmith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blacksmith working hard to break the clinch.
Blacksmith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blacksmith is trying to break free.
McCriux utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCriux stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blacksmith.
Blacksmith has had enough of the clinch but McCriux keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCriux is struggling to control the position.
McCriux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCriux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blacksmith is trying to force a seperation but McCriux has the dominant position.
Blacksmith can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCriux with a knee to the head.

Blacksmith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blacksmith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blacksmith keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Blacksmith misses.
Blacksmith throws an off balance right hand
and McCriux counters with a one-two to the body.
Blacksmith throws out a loose jab but McCriux uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCriux moves in looking to clinch but Blacksmith pushes him off.

Blacksmith tries to keep at a distance but McCriux has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCriux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blacksmith backwards.
Blacksmith wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCriux has Blacksmith pressed against the cage, preventing Blacksmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blacksmith tries to circle away but McCriux has him pinned against the cage.
McCriux blocks an uppercut.
McCriux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCriux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCriux landing knees to the body.
McCriux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCriux lands a good knee to the midsection. Blacksmith won't want to take too many of those.
Blacksmith is breathing heavily.
McCriux lands an elbow just above Blacksmith 's eye.
McCriux lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Bo Blacksmith has been cut.
Blacksmith is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blacksmith takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCriux.
Blacksmith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCriux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCriux tries a knee to the head but Blacksmith blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCriux tries to land a knee to the head but Blacksmith blocks with his arms.
McCriux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blacksmith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blacksmith takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCriux landing knees to the head.
McCriux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCriux keeps control of Blacksmith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by McCriux.
Blacksmith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blacksmith can't break the clinch.
Come on McCriux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

McCriux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McCriux pushes Blacksmith up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McCriux manages to break the clinch.
Blacksmith lands a nice shot to the body.
Blacksmith clobbers McCriux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCriux slips a jab from Blacksmith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan McCriux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Blacksmith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blacksmith loads up on a big right hand but McCriux slips the punch.
Blacksmith looks to land a combination but McCriux avoids it well.
Blacksmith throws a hook but McCriux avoids it easily.
Blacksmith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bo Blacksmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCriux throws a one two combo.
McCriux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blacksmith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCriux moves away.
Blacksmith scores with a hook to the body. McCriux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCriux is looking to clinch but Blacksmith is avoiding it.
McCriux takes one to the side of the head.
McCriux misses with the combination.
Bo Blacksmith is winning the standup battle so far.
McCriux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blacksmith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCriux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice shot lands for Blacksmith.
McCriux is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCriux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blacksmith connects with a crisp jab.
McCriux walks into a straight right hand from Blacksmith.
Blacksmith just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by McCriux as he checks the leg kick.
McCriux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blacksmith.
McCriux moves away from the strike by Blacksmith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blacksmith. McCriux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blacksmith lands a leg kick that knocks McCriux off balance momentarily.
McCriux doesn't manage to clinch there - Blacksmith circles away.
The fighters circling - Blacksmith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCriux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blacksmith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCriux scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McCriux darts in and clinches Blacksmith up against the cage.
McCriux lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCriux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blacksmith up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blacksmith.

McCriux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blacksmith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blacksmith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blacksmith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McCriux moves into the clinch.
McCriux is looking to control Blacksmith's arms but Blacksmith gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCriux has his back to the cage.
McCriux cracks Blacksmith with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blacksmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blacksmith throws a punch but it's blocked by McCriux.
A frustrated look appears on Blacksmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blacksmith takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCriux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blacksmith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCriux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blacksmith up against the cage.
Blacksmith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCriux obliges.
McCriux landing knees to the body.
McCriux lands a nice elbow.
McCriux is stalling here.
McCriux lands an elbow that stopped Blacksmith in his tracks for a moment.
McCriux stalling against the cage.
McCriux receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Logan McCriux.
Blacksmith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCriux was well out of range. Poor timing from Blacksmith.
Blacksmith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCriux takes one on the button.
McCriux tries to clinch but Blacksmith moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blacksmith looks to score with a jab to the body but McCriux is just out of range.
McCriux tries to clinch but Blacksmith is having none of it.
McCriux slips a straight right by Blacksmith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from McCriux both land. Nice combination.
Blacksmith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blacksmith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Bo Blacksmith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Blacksmith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McCriux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blacksmith just misses with a punch to the body.
Blacksmith throws a series of punches but McCriux moves out of range.
Blacksmith throws a right hand that McCriux ducks under and follows up with a left that McCriux also avoids with ease.

McCriux pushes Blacksmith up against the cage in a clinch.
McCriux pushes Blacksmith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCriux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCriux lands a body punch.
McCriux lands with a light punch inside.
McCriux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
McCriux lands a right hand.
McCriux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McCriux.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCriux obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCriux connects with a knee to the head.
McCriux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blacksmith up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksmith looking to stall.
McCriux lands with a light punch inside.
McCriux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCriux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCriux prevents Blacksmith from breaking the clinch.
McCriux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCriux has Blacksmith pressed against the cage, preventing Blacksmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blacksmith tries to circle away but McCriux has him pinned against the cage.
McCriux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blacksmith's efforts to push away.
Blacksmith tries to stall but McCriux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blacksmith takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCriux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blacksmith wants to get back to striking at distance but McCriux won't allow it.
Blacksmith takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCriux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blacksmith misses with a punch on the inside.
McCriux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCriux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCriux.
McCriux slowing the pace effectively.
McCriux cracks Blacksmith with a nice body shot.
McCriux has Blacksmith pressed against the cage.
Blacksmith is trying to break the clinch but McCriux has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Blacksmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blacksmith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCriux landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by McCriux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blacksmith.
McCriux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCriux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

McCriux drops Blacksmith with a big knee straight up the middle! Blacksmith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Blacksmith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCriux jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Blacksmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blacksmith circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCriux moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan McCriux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCriux stalling the fight.
Blacksmith tries to circle away but McCriux has him pinned against the cage.
McCriux lands a nice uppercut.
McCriux stalling the fight.
McCriux continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Blacksmith seems to have got his legs back now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCriux as Blacksmith tries to tie him up.
McCriux is trying to maintain a safe position but Blacksmith gets an underhook and turns McCriux into the cage.
Blacksmith can't break the clinch.
Blacksmith wants to get back to striking at distance but McCriux won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCriux lands a knee to the head.
Blacksmith takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCriux keeps control of Blacksmith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Blacksmith breaks from the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan McCriux!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Oxygene 2 !!! by Michel Jarre. Superb classic!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mir
vs
Carwin

185 cm
23
277 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

194 cm
29
250 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir has a takedown stuffed.

Mir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Mir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carwin sees it coming and defends easily.
Mir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mir scoring with strikes but Carwin is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir working Carwin over with strikes here.

Mir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carwin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carwin shrugs it off.
Mir working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to get to half guard.
Mir landing strikes from the mount.
Carwin looks gassed!
Mir landing shots from mount.

Carwin is rocked!

Mir swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankestein Mir!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Travis Alexander has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alexander
vs
Rocha

193 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
196 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Rocha looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.
Demian Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocha scrambles back to his feet.
Rocha thows a body shot but no joy.

Rocha clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander cracks Rocha with a nice body shot.
Rocha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
Rocha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Rocha saw that one coming.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Jab by Alexander.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
Rocha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Rocha or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexander which made him look bad.
Travis Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Rocha.

Rocha gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Alexander.

It looks like Demian Rocha has been cut.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocha's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocha looks gassed!
Alexander pushes Rocha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rocha's defenses.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocha looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocha's face.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Rocha's ribcage.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Rocha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alexander.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Rocha is rocked!
Alexander unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rocha! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Alexander is unloading with more strikes now! Rocha drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Alexander!