Strikedown: Title Show PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kilbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by The World most Dangerous Man. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shamrock
vs
Kilbane

183 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
24
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Kilbane!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shamrock rushes Kilbane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Kilbane won't allow it.
Kilbane jumps guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kilbane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Kilbane is controlling him well.
Kilbane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kilbane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kilbane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamrock working to try and regain half guard.
Kilbane is landing with some decent strikes but Shamrock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kilbane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kilbane content just to control the position here.
Shamrock taking shots to the head.
Kilbane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kilbane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamrock is working to get back to half guard.
Kilbane controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock is working to get back to half guard.
Kilbane unloading with bombs!
Kilbane landing strikes from the mount.
Kilbane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock wants to control but Kilbane is having none of it.
Kilbane raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but Kilbane isn't that keen on the idea.
Kilbane controlling from mount.
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilbane has a good base and remains in mount.
Kilbane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kilbane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. 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.
Kilbane scoring with strikes but Shamrock is staying in there.
Kilbane controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from getting the reversal.
Shamrock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shamrock is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock with a poor takedown

and Kilbane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kilbane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shamrock defends it well.
Paul Kilbane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock pushes Kilbane off looking to stand but Kilbane dives back in and keeps control.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
Kilbane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shamrock tries to roll over but Kilbane keeps him under control.
Kilbane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilbane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shamrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilbane working Shamrock over with strikes.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
Kilbane stalling.
Shamrock wants to control but Kilbane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
Kilbane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Kilbane has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Kilbane has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilbane lands a left hand.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Kilbane.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Kilbane has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kilbane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilbane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilbane tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.

Kilbane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kilbane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Kilbane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Shamrock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilbane is stalling in the full guard.
Kilbane advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kilbane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilbane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Kilbane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock wants to control but Kilbane is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kilbane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul Kilbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kilbane clinches.

Kilbane is trying to trip Shamrock. He has hold of a leg but Shamrock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kilbane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock 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.
Kilbane tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kilbane closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
Kilbane tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kilbane.
Kilbane tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Kilbane wants a takedown but no success here.
Ken Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kilbane.
Kilbane throws an elbow but it misses.
Kilbane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilbane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Kilbane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamrock uses from the top position.
Shamrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilbane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock prevents Kilbane from getting back to his feet.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Kilbane 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.

We're going to have a standup here because Ken Shamrock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kilbane fails with the takedown

and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilbane won't be happy with that.

Shamrock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilbane, who protects the arm well.
Kilbane is looking for a sweep.
Kilbane sneaks back into half guard.
Shamrock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock trying to control from half guard but Kilbane is working away.
Kilbane is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilbane keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kilbane is looking to control Shamrock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilbane avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ken Shamrock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but Kilbane shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kilbane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
Kilbane content to control rather than advance.
Kilbane tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shamrock.
Well, if Kilbane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Kilbane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilbane throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.

Kilbane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock dodges an elbow strike from Kilbane.
Kilbane tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.

Kilbane breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilbane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilbane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ken Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Kilbane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Kilbane.
Well Kilbane 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kilbane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Graga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Graga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Graga
vs
Man

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Graga!
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, Old Man!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graga looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man lands a head kick!
Graga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Graga avoids the head kick by Man.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Graga down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a head kick that Graga semi-blocks.

It looks like Joe Graga has been cut.

Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Man circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Graga drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Man follows Graga to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Man!

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 Eleomar Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabbat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is U KNOW I GOT THAT. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cabbat
vs
Jones

178 cm
31
185 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

190 cm
33
195 lbs
16 - 24 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eleomar Cabbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabbat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabbat, pushing him back against the cage.
Cabbat wants a takedown.
Cabbat is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Cabbat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Cabbat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabbat is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Cabbat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabbat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Cabbat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cabbat cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Cabbat thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones wants to clinch.
Cabbat lands with a right hand.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Eleomar Cabbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cru Jones.
Cabbat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Cabbat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Cabbat.
Cabbat shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabbat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Cabbat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabbat pinned against the cage. Cabbat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cabbat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabbat throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Cabbat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Cabbat.
Cabbat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries for a takedown but Cabbat circles away easily
and Cabbat counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabbat with a jab.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabbat's waist but Cabbat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabbat as he jumps to the side.
Cabbat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That has opened up Cru Jones's cut even more.
Cabbat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

Cabbat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A control attempt from Jones but he's now mounted!

Cabbat is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nice body punch from Cabbat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cabbat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cabbat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Cabbat stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eleomar Cabbat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
That's time! Cabbat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cabbat lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Cabbat throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Eleomar Cabbat is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabbat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabbat somewhat.

Cabbat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Jones is working away.

Cabbat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cabbat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabbat is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Cabbat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.

Cabbat tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to buck Cabbat off but Cabbat is having none of it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cabbat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Eleomar Cabbat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabbat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cabbat looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones cracks Cabbat with a solid left hand.

Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cabbat to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cabbat pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eleomar Cabbat!
A relieved looking Eleomar Cabbat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by techno viking. Dominickoy Maia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James The Filipino Gracie's chin.

Maia
vs
The Filipino Gracie

183 cm
22
203 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

175 cm
31
185 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominickoy Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Filipino Gracie pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Maia has The Filipino Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Filipino Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Filipino Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
The Filipino Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Filipino Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maia is working for takedown but The Filipino Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Filipino Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Maia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Maia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

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

Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Filipino Gracie defends it easily.
The Filipino Gracie wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia keeping full guard, as The Filipino Gracie tries to pass.
Maia keeping moving, preventing The Filipino Gracie from controlling successfully.
The Filipino Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Filipino Gracie forces his way into half guard.

The Filipino Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maia defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maia wants to control but The Filipino Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Filipino Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maia is trying to control but can't.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.

Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Filipino Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The Filipino Gracie wants to pass to mount but Maia is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.
The Filipino Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Filipino Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Maia is staying active underneath The Filipino Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Maia is defending against the submission attempts here by The Filipino Gracie.
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 Dominickoy Maia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Filipino Gracie closes the distance but Maia moves to the side

and Maia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Filipino Gracie's guard now.
The Filipino Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Filipino Gracie blocks the strikes from Maia.

The Filipino Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Filipino Gracie works his way into full mount!
Maia is looking to get to half guard.
Maia gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Filipino Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!

The Filipino Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Maia defends it well.
Maia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maia wants to control from the top but The Filipino Gracie keeps moving.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but The Filipino Gracie is retaining full guard.
The Filipino Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
The Filipino Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia pushes down on The Filipino Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

The Filipino Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maia seems to be working for a kimura but The Filipino Gracie defends the submission attempt.
The Filipino Gracie wants to get back to full guard.

Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Filipino Gracie defends it well.
Maia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Filipino Gracie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Filipino Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.

Maia looking to secure an arm triangle but The Filipino Gracie defends it well.

Maia working for a submission but The Filipino Gracie is keeping him at bay.
The Filipino Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia punishing his opponent with strikes.

Maia is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Maia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominickoy Maia!
Dominickoy Maia 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
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Ferrat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: California Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferrat
vs
Acevedes

170 cm
28
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
29
170 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Ferrat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Acevedes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ferrat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferrat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acevedes moves away.

Acevedes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferrat to the mat! Ferrat manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acevedes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferrat wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferrat trying to keep a closed guard but Acevedes is proving a slippery customer.
Ferrat has control of Acevedes's left arm, preventing Acevedes from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor Ferrat.
Ferrat thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Ferrat.
Acevedes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acevedes shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferrat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acevedes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the body from Ferrat misses
enabling Acevedes to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferrat scores with a jab to the head.
Ferrat misses with a shot to the body
and Acevedes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acevedes avoids the body shot from Ferrat.
Acevedes misses with the combination.
Trevor Ferrat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acevedes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes fails to land the takedown.
Trevor Ferrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Acevedes.
Acevedes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrat.
Ferrat misses with a hook

and Acevedes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferrat's guard.
Acevedes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acevedes preventing the sweep.
Ferrat is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acevedes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrat is keeping the position for now.
Acevedes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acevedes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acevedes is controlling him.
Acevedes postures up in Ferrat's guard and throws a big left but Ferrat blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Acevedes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Acevedes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrat.
Ferrat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acevedes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferrat.

Acevedes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferrat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Acevedes throws a strike aimed at the side of Ferrat's head but Ferrat avoids it well.

Acevedes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferrat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Acevedes but great work by Ferrat.
Acevedes is looking to regain half guard here but Ferrat keeps moving and retains side control.
Acevedes can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrat wants to stand but Acevedes has his arm trapped.
Acevedes tries to improve position but can't.
Ferrat tries to stand but Acevedes is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Ferrat decides to stand back up. Ferrat steps back and let's Acevedes get back to his feet.
Ferrat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acevedes circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Acevedes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acevedes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acevedes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Acevedes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrat misses with a hook
and Acevedes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acevedes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Ferrat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Acevedes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferrat.
Ferrat is looking to wear down Acevedes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Ferrat gets caught flat footed, as Acevedes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Acevedes postures up and lands a big shot to Ferrat's brow.
Marcus Acevedes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acevedes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrat is trying to control the position but Acevedes postures up.
Ferrat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Trevor Ferrat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferrat slips under a jab from Acevedes.
Trevor Ferrat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acevedes shoots in and drives through. Ferrat sprawls well.
Ferrat lands a nice hook to Acevedes's body. Acevedes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Acevedes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ferrat swings for the body but Acevedes moves out of range.
Ferrat misses with a hook to the body
enabling Acevedes to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferrat misses with a left hand

and Acevedes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferrat controlling the position for now.

Acevedes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Acevedes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrat wants to improve his position but Acevedes is controlling well.
Acevedes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Acevedes wants to free his trapped foot but Ferrat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Acevedes misses with a head shot. Ferrat uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes preventing the sweep.
Ferrat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acevedes.
Trevor Ferrat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acevedes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferrat has wrist control.

Acevedes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferrat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Acevedes has Ferrat in his guard.
Ferrat looking to sit in guard and control but Acevedes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferrat is looking to stand back up but Acevedes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ferrat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acevedes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Acevedes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ferrat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acevedes pulls his head out easily.
Acevedes wants to pass the guard but Ferrat is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Acevedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Acevedes 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Acevedes!
After winning the bout, Marcus Acevedes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bellator might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Lesson Never Learned. John Wayne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bellator
vs
Wayne

181 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

215 cm
30
274 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellator misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne counters with a two punch combo.
Bellator scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne slips a jab from Bellator.
Bellator misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bellator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bellator scores with a body shot.
Bellator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Bellator looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Bellator thows a body shot but no joy.
Bellator misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Bellator takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Bellator is looking to wear down Wayne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Bellator misses.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellator circles away quickly and effectively.

Bellator closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bellator lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellator thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellator works his way into full mount!
Bellator is in the full mount, landing strikes.

It looks like John Wayne has been cut.
Bellator 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.
Bellator loads up with a big shot that hurts Wayne! He's pulled Bellator in close but Bellator has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Wayne survive? More strikes from Bellator and Wayne is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Bellator!
An out of breath Frank Bellator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie comes to the cage accompanied by Man From Atlantis. Tim Sin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McKenzie
vs
Sin

200 cm
27
241 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

199 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Sin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.

Sin tries to keep at a distance but McKenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie tries to work over Sin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
Sin blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.

Sin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sin connects with a body shot.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at McKenzie's knee but McKenzie avoids it well.
A big left from McKenzie misses.
Sin blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from McKenzie misses.
A combination from Sin does no damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKenzie - the referee stops the clock and Sin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKenzie. Sin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by McKenzie.
Sloppy strikes from Sin. Those never looked like landing.
Sin throws a body punch but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Sin's head back.
Sin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from McKenzie misses.
McKenzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie scores with a push kick.
Sin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sin swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
A cross from McKenzie lands.
Sin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namor McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McKenzie clinches.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKenzie prevents Sin from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sins head.
McKenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sin's efforts to push away.
Sin trying to stall but McKenzie improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
McKenzie throws an elbow but it misses.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.
Sin looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie pushes Sin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sins head.
Sin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKenzie slowing the pace effectively.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Sin is trying to break the clinch but McKenzie is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sin effectively controlling the action here.
McKenzie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McKenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

McKenzie moves into range and clinches up with Sin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKenzie.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
Sin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sin letting McKenzie take a breather here.
McKenzie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tim Sin has been cut.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
Sin avoiding damage as McKenzie throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKenzie as Sin tries to tie him up.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sin is trying to push McKenzie away but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Sin backwards.

Sin is rocked!
Namor McKenzie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
Sin is still on wobbly legs! Can McKenzie finish him?
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
McKenzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sin seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKenzie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
Sin is breathing heavily.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sin to his knees! McKenzie keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Namor McKenzie!
Namor McKenzie retains his heavyweight title!
Namor McKenzie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue. Mayfield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dean Martin - Ain't That a Kick in the Head. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rogers
vs
Mayfield

184 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

185 cm
33
190 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyler Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayfield is defended easily by Rogers.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Mayfield.

Rogers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mayfield's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Mayfield's hands, connecting with Mayfield's forehead.
Mayfield is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Mayfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayfield throws a couple of heel strikes.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayfield throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Mayfield.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers pushes down on Mayfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayfield throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mayfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Mayfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mayfield punching from the bottom.
Mayfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Mayfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rogers is nestled in close to Mayfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

It looks like Tyler Mayfield has been cut.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Mayfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Mayfield.
Mayfield landing strikes from the bottom.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Mayfield is working away.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Mayfield's head.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Mayfield.
Mayfield has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayfield flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mayfield landing rabbit punches to the side of Rogers's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mayfield lands with a few short shots to the body.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers wants to control but Mayfield is keeping him busy.
Mayfield punching from the bottom.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogers working over Mayfield with some ground and pound. Mayfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Mayfield is defending the position.
Mayfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers trying to control the action but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Mayfield throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Mayfield.
Mayfield punching from the bottom.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Mayfield.
Rogers is nestled in close to Mayfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That has opened up Tyler Mayfield's cut even more.
Mayfield misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Mayfield defends it.
Mayfield misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rogers working Mayfield over with strikes.

The cut above Tyler Mayfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.

Tyler Mayfield's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyler Mayfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Rogers made sure he mentioned Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noriega kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GO TO SLEEP. Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Noriega
vs
Machida

195 cm
33
279 lbs
25 - 5 - 0

193 cm
26
243 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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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 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Orlando Noriega has been cut.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida looks gassed!
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega misses with a series of wild punches.

Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida misses with some punches.
Noriega tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Noriega controls his hands.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Noriega blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noriega's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida lands a left hand.
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida is trying to stall.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Noriega.
Machida stalling in the clinch but Noriega improves position.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Machida stalling the fight.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega blocking some punches.
Machida leaning against his opponent.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida is working Noriega over against the cage.
Machida prevents Noriega from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is struggling to control the position.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida stalling.
Noriega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noriega lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida keeps control of Noriega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Noriega.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
A hook to the body from Noriega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noriega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Noriega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Noriega's cut.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega jabs at Machida's body.
Orlando Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!

Noriega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noriega is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Noriega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Noriega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machida can't keep his opponent in guard - Noriega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
Noriega throws a strike but Machida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Machida has his feet on Noriega's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida throws a leg kick
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Noriega tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Noriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Noriega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noriega's calf.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Machida moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renzo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noriega.
Machida tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Noriega gets a double leg takedown into Machida's guard.
Noriega stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
Noriega wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Noriega postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Noriega looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida wanted to stand there but Noriega had control of the position.

Noriega working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machida wants to get up but he can't break Noriega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Noriega has his feet on Machida's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Renzo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega checks a low kick from Machida.

Machida moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noriega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renzo Machida.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Noriega!
After the big win, Orlando Noriega made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.