MMAFC 28: Crappler vs Gracie PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polise Kelbson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelbson has chosen Temptations as his entrance music. Polise Kelbson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Slone's chin.

Slone
vs
Kelbson

200 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Slone!
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, Polise Kelbson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelbson tries to clinch but Slone moves away

and Slone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kelbson is trying to stand up here but Slone is controlling him well.
Slone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kelbson is trying to stand back up but Slone is controlling him
Slone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kelbson is trying to stand back up but Slone is controlling him
Slone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone slows the pace down in half guard.
Kelbson won't allow Slone to pass to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Slone.
Kelbson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kelbson clinches up against the cage.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelbson lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Paul Slone has been cut.
Kelbson has Slone pressed against the cage, preventing Slone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelbson has Slone pressed against the cage, preventing Slone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelbson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slone blocks it with crossed arms.

Slone has Kelbson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kelbson tumbling to the mat - Slone dives into Kelbson's guard.
Kelbson wants to get back to his feet but Slone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slone advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone controls the position from side control.
Kelbson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kelbson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slone. 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelbson is not content to let Slone control the position.
Kelbson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slone is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Slone swings around for an armbar but Kelbson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Slone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Slone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kelbson moves in looking to clinch but Slone pushes him off.
Kelbson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slone circles away.
Slone throws a body punch but Kelbson moves out of range.
Kelbson tries to close the distance and clinch but Slone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kelbson tries to clinch up but Slone circles away and keeps his distance.
Polise Kelbson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slone closes the distance and clinches.
Kelbson scores with a knee to the head.
Kelbson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelbson misses with a knee strike.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Slone blocks with his arms.
Kelbson lands a knee to the head.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Slone blocks with his arms.
Kelbson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kelbson misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slone is trying to break the clinch but Kelbson has him pressed against the cage.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slone can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kelbson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kelbson letting Slone take a breather here.
Kelbson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slone blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson misses with a knee to the head.
Slone fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelbson misses with a knee strike.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but Slone blocks it.
Slone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelbson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelbson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slone stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson misses with a knee strike.

Slone turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slone manages to end up in side control.

Slone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Slone decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Slone. Those never looked like landing.
Slone keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelbson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slone circles away.
Kelbson darts in trying to clinch

and Slone counters by clinching up.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but Slone blocks it.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slone's face.
Kelbson lands a knee to the head.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slone tries to break the clinch but Kelbson is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Slone is blocking nicely.
Polise Kelbson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Slone jumps guard and drags Kelbson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelbson's guard.
Sloneis looking to pass into half guard but Kelbson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kelbson is in guard.
Kelbson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Slone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelbson is looking to stand up but Slone won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polise Kelbson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Slone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Slone misses with a head kick.

Kelbson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelbson looking to throw knees to the head but Slone is blocking nicely.
Slone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Slone blocks with his arms.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelbson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelbson tries to land a knee to the head but Slone blocks with his arms.
Kelbson misses with a knee strike.
Kelbson tries a knee to the head but Slone blocks it.

Slone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Slone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kelbson to get to his feet.

Slone clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Slone.
Kelbson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelbson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelbson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Slone.

Slone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Slone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slone scores with a couple of short elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelbson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kelbson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Slone swings around for an armbar but Kelbson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slone's guard.
Slone wants to stand and escape but Kelbson is having none of it.
Slone has a closed guard, preventing Kelbson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Slone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kelbson tries to clinch there but Slone circles away.
Kelbson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelbson wants to clinch.
Kelbson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slone swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelbson.

Kelbson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelbson throws a knee to the head but misses.

Slone jumps into guard, dragging Kelbson to the mat.
Kelbson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slone is controlling Kelbson's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Slone.
Kelbson tries to clinch but Slone is having none of it.
Slone swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelbson.
Kelbson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelbson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slone keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelbson is looking to clinch.
Kelbson is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelbson tries to close the distance and clinch but Slone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slone looks for a takedown but Kelbson sprawls well.
Kelbson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slone circles away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Slone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Read Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Servius Marius Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Servius Marius Nero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coach
vs
Marius Nero

191 cm
22
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

202 cm
25
287 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Read Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Servius Marius Nero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius Nero darts in trying to clinch
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Marius Nero has Coach up against the cage in a clinch.
Coach is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coach digs a right hand into Marius Nero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marius Nero's gas tank.
Coach managing to block the knees to the body from Marius Nero.
Coach swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius Nero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius Nero lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius Nero blocks an uppercut.
Coach avoiding damage as Marius Nero throws knees to the body.
Coach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coach has a couple of punches blocked by Marius Nero.
Coach lands a left hand.
Marius Nero lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Coach.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach working aggressively here.
Marius Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marius Nero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marius Nero trying to control the position but instead, Coach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marius Nero into the cage.
Coach can't find room to land a body shot as Marius Nero controls the action.
Marius Nero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius Nero letting Coach take a breather here.
Coach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coach has a couple of punches blocked by Marius Nero.
Coach managing to block the knees to the body from Marius Nero.
Coach lands a hook that snaps the head of Marius Nero backwards.
Marius Nero trying to land knees to the body.
Coach avoids the elbow strike from Marius Nero, against the cage.
Marius Nero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coach.
Marius Nero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coach avoids it.
Marius Nero looks gassed!
Marius Nero throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marius Nero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coach avoids it.
Marius Nero blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Coach.
Coach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Coach.
Coach gets through Marius Nero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Coach.
Coach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coach misses with a punch to the body.
Marius Nero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coach lands an uppercut.
Coach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius Nero backwards.
Coach stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coach.
Coach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius Nero backwards.

Marius Nero is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Coach.
Marius Nero is still on wobbly legs! Can Coach finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marius Nero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Coach is unloading with more strikes now! Marius Nero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Read Coach!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ITS A FIGHT. Floyd Mayweather looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Mayweather
vs
Rua

185 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
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, Hendo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayweather circles away.

Rua shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mayweather's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rua throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayweather wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua works over Mayweather with some ground and pound from guard.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayweather doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather is on top in guard.
Rua lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Rua tries to strike from the bottom.
Rua throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mayweather sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Rua throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mayweather lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rua punching from the bottom.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayweather wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mayweather might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rua decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mayweather closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua tries for a takedown but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayweather closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
No luck for Mayweather with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Mayweather moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mayweather is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Mayweather has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but Mayweather blocks nicely.
Rua throws an elbow that misses. Mayweather uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rua's guard. Nice move by Mayweather!
Mayweather wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua lands a decent punch to the body there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rua throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rua is striking off his back. Mayweather thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rua flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayweather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Rua striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mayweather trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua tries to kick Mayweather off but Mayweather keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rua is staying active underneath Mayweather, 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.

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

Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rua dives in and scores a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
Mayweather wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua stands up over Mayweather, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayweather trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Rua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Mayweather actively working from the bottom here.
Hendo Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rua winds up and cracks Mayweather with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.

Mayweather is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Rua lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua slips a nice elbow through Mayweather's hands, connecting with Mayweather's forehead.
Mayweather wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua working Mayweather over with strikes.
Mayweather trying to control from the bottom.
Mayweather missing with punches from the bottom.
Rua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mayweather wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Mayweather on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather has hold of Rua's hands but Rua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua working Mayweather over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Rua.
Rua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rua is nestled in close to Mayweather, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rua lands a nice short elbow.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mayweather connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Rua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mayweather tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rua scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mayweather actively working from the bottom here.
Rua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Rua there.
Rua lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rua misses with a head shot. Mayweather uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendo Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayweather!
Rua looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!
Mayweather tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rua landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mayweather is trying desperately to improve position.
Mayweather is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua with the ground and pound from mount.
Rua looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rua cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayweather is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua with a couple of short strikes.
Rua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayweather hang on?
Mayweather tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
BOOM! Rua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rua punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rua with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rua cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rua looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mayweather really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rua working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua working the ground and pound effectively.
Mayweather regains half guard.
Mayweather is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
Will Mayweather go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mayweather's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Rua forces his way into half guard.
Rua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rua misses with a head shot. Mayweather uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayweather shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.

Rua manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mayweather on his heels. He'll look to pass Mayweather's guard now, I'm sure.
Rua cracks Mayweather with a solid left hand.

Mayweather working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.

Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mayweather closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua pushes Mayweather off looking to stand but Mayweather dives back in and keeps control.
Mayweather prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua missing with punches from the bottom.
Rua punching from the bottom.
Mayweather blocks the strikes from Rua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayweather.
Mayweather not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendo Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Rua!

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 Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Couture might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Couture
vs
Hammer

225 cm
24
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

190 cm
28
215 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Valhalla 160

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Couture scores with a leg kick.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Couture misses.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Couture counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Couture moves out of range as Hammer strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Couture really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Couture. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Couture back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hammer 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.
Hammer throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
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!
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hammer's knee momentarily.
Couture lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Hammer looks gassed!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
Couture is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hammer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hammer down.

Couture thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couture scores with punches from side control.
Couture 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.
Hammer taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Couture cracks Hammer with a big right hand but Hammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Hammer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Hammer is rocked!
Couture in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hammer is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
Couture scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hammer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Couture can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Methuselah Couture!
Methuselah Couture decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Boy Rune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lights Out - Bobby Light. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Boy Rune
vs
Reynolds

187 cm
25
210 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

197 cm
28
224 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy Rune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rune avoids it really well and circles away.
Rune tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.

Rune shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reynolds wants to control but Rune postures up.

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

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

Rune is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to regain half guard here but Rune keeps moving and retains side control.

Rune working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep.

Rune goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reynolds rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rune's guard! Nice work there by Reynolds!
Reynolds passes Rune's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Rune looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reynolds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rune has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Reynolds escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Reynolds!
Reynolds taking a breather here.
Rune tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rune manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Rune has control of the leg.

Rune seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bad Boy Rune!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen Game- Motorhead as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Jones
vs
Singh

190 cm
32
195 lbs
16 - 22 - 0

180 cm
26
190 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Singh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sher Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Singh wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Singh swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sher Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Singh.

Cru Jones's cut is getting worse.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Singh looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Singh swings away with a body shot that misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singh won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Jones looking to score a takedown here. Singh is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Singh's guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Singh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Singh's head back.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh counters with a one-two to the body.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singh lands with a good body shot.
Singh thows a body shot but no joy.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Sher Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Singh throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Cru Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Singh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Singh tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Jones controls Singh momentarily but Singh frees himself.

Jones has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Singh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Singh misses with a wild combination.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Singh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Singh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones tries for a takedown but Singh circles away easily
and Singh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Singh works the jab nicely.

Cru Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Singh stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Singh misses with a combination

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Singh's guard now.
Singh wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.

Singh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones avoids the body shot from Singh.
Sher Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Singh circles away easily
and Singh counters with a right hand to the body.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cru Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Singh duly obliges.
Singh looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Singh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tyson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden ORielly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ORielly
vs
Griffin

180 cm
30
163 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

170 cm
31
169 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, tyson Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin looks to land a right hand but ORielly moved out of range.
Griffin blocks a low kick nicely.
Aiden ORielly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but ORielly moved out of range.
ORielly misses with a body kick.
Griffin digs a good body shot into ORielly's ribs.
ORielly fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from ORielly.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Griffin blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly is looking to chop away at Griffin's legs.
Griffin swings for the body but ORielly moves out of range.
A head kick by ORielly misses
and ORielly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ORielly throws a right hand that misses
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ORielly misses with a low kick.
ORielly stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ORielly connects with a leg kick. Griffin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ORielly's waist but ORielly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Good work by Griffin as he checks the leg kick.
ORielly thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ORielly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffin is out of range and ORielly settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
ORielly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
ORielly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin takes one to the side of the head.
ORielly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ORielly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Griffin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. ORielly quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
ORielly is controlling Griffin's trapped leg to prevent Griffin from advancing to side control.
ORielly works his way to full guard. Good work.
ORielly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard.
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORielly postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
ORielly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
ORielly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin controls ORielly momentarily but ORielly frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORielly controls from within his opponent's guard.
ORielly trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin pulls ORielly in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aiden ORielly wasn't doing enough on the ground.
ORielly tries to work over Griffin's front leg with a kick but Griffin checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

That kick from ORielly tenderised Griffin's leg. Griffin is trying to keep his angry face on.
ORielly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ORielly misses with a hook.
Griffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but ORielly is out of range.
ORielly misses with a wild body shot.
ORielly moves into range and connects with a jab.
ORielly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin misses the body punch
and ORielly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ORielly looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
ORielly throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
ORielly misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from ORielly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffin misses with a combination
and ORielly counters with a leg kick.
A cross from ORielly lands.
Griffin throws a jab when ORielly was well out of range.
ORielly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Griffin misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly keeps Griffin at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aiden ORielly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ORielly jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Griffin is rocked!
Griffin blocks a head kick by ORielly.
Crunch! ORielly slams his shin into Griffin's torso.
ORielly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
ORielly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffin. Griffin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ORielly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ORielly scores with a punch to the head.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can ORielly finish him?

ORielly throws a left that rocks Griffin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! ORielly dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Griffin regain composure!
Griffin prevents ORielly from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly landing strikes.
Griffin parries the strikes from ORielly easily there. ORielly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griffin to escape.
Griffin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by ORielly.
Sloppy strikes there by ORielly.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
ORielly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Griffin tries to bench press ORielly off him but ORielly keeps the position.
ORielly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffin some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
ORielly lands a decent elbow from side control.
ORielly lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ORielly lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Griffin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of ORielly.
ORielly cracks Griffin with a big right hand but Griffin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
ORielly trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of ORielly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden ORielly 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.

ORielly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by ORielly.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ORielly.
ORielly lands with a thumping leg kick.

A head kick lands from ORielly that sends Griffin to the canvas. Griffin tries to scramble back to his feet but ORielly brings him back down into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORielly in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Griffin looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! ORielly turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden ORielly!
Aiden ORielly retains his lightweight title!
Aiden ORielly very nearly forgot to thank Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Crappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Crappler
vs
Gracie

185 cm
32
215 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

190 cm
27
199 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Crappler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Gracie.

Crappler tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. Crappler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie trying to control the action but Crappler is working from the bottom.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crappler sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crappler's head.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Crappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie prevents Crappler from standing back up.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crappler wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Crappler is working away.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crappler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Crappler is keeping him busy.
Gracie prevents Crappler from standing back up.
Gracie working over Crappler with some ground and pound. Crappler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Crappler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crappler is trying to stand.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crappler is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crappler defends it well.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Crappler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing shots but Crappler is blocking nicely.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crappler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control but Crappler is keeping him busy.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crappler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Crappler won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Crappler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crappler is trying to stand.
Crappler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crappler wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Crappler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Crappler defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is keen to just control but Crappler is a slippery customer.

Crappler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Crappler misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crappler tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crappler to the ground. Crappler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crappler leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crappler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
King Crappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crappler sprawls well. Crappler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Crappler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crappler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.
Crappler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crappler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Crappler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Crappler as Gracie shoots in.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Crappler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crappler duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Crappler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King Crappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Gracie.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Crappler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Crappler prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Crappler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Crappler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crappler stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crappler!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crappler trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.

Crappler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie wants to control but Crappler postures up.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wants to control but Crappler postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Crappler kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Crappler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Crappler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crappler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crappler as he avoids it easily.
Crappler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Crappler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Wilson Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King Crappler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gracie feints and as Crappler raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crappler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Crappler is retaining full guard.

Crappler kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Crappler's guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Crappler has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crappler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crappler throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 King Crappler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilson Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crappler throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!

Crappler scores a takedown into full mount!
Crappler moves to the back position.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Crappler breaks the grip.

Crappler is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gracie with him. Gracie is trying to defend but Crappler has an arm under the chin now! Gracie grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). King Crappler!
King Crappler retains his light heavyweight title!