GAMMA #9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and michael bis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JT Money looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Money
vs
bis

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, JT Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, michael bis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bis fails with the takedown.

bis tries to keep at a distance but Money has taken the fight into the clinch.
bis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
bis gets underhooks to prevent Money's takedown attempt.
Money just leaning against bis, taking a breather.
Money lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Money stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
bis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
bis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Money decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Money is breathing heavily.
bis gets back to full guard.
Money not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
bis looking to control but Money is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Money tries to control bis's body but bis pushes him off. Money squirms to his side and now bis has his back!
bis wants to control but Money is keeping busy.
bis gets his hands free as Money looks to control.
Oooh a big shot gets through from bis. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
bis scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Money is looking for a way out.
Money rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Money on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Money tries to get out of the position.
Money is trying to get back to full guard.
Money is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of bis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take bis's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting bis!
Good control from Money.
Money seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down bis for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Money 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 bis with him. bis is trying to defend but Money has an arm under the chin now! bis grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JT Money!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Constanza
vs
Rivero

196 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geroge Constanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rivero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constanza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rivero is out of range.
Constanza misses with the combination.
Rivero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Rivero 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.
Rivero throwing strikes but missing.
Rivero stopping the sweep attempt from Constanza.
Rivero trying to control but Constanza is working from the bottom.
Rivero won't allow Constanza to sweep him here.
Constanza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rivero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Constanza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivero stops Constanza from standing up.
Constanza 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rivero checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivero is putting a hurting on Constanza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Rivero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rivero lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constanza is trying to improve his position.
Rivero is chipping away with strikes.
Rivero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Constanza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivero lands an elbow.
Constanza taking a bit of punishment here - Rivero scoring with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rivero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Constanza is trying to get back to half guard.
Constanza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Constanza is breathing heavily.
Constanza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivero winds up and cracks Constanza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivero moves into full mount! Constanza won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rivero.
Rivero with a couple of short strikes.
Rivero landing strikes from the mount and Constanza is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Rivero.
A nice elbow there by Rivero.
Constanza working to try and regain half guard.
Rivero with good strikes from the mount here!
Rivero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rivero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Constanza looks a forlorn figure.
Rivero with shots to the head and body - Constanza looks very uncomfortable down there.
Constanza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Constanza taking shots to the head.
Constanza is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Rivero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivero lands with some strikes.
Rivero scoring with strikes but Constanza is staying in there.
Rivero unloading with bombs!
Rivero landing strikes from the mount and Constanza is in trouble!
Rivero prevents Constanza from getting the reversal.
Rivero raining down shots from the mount!
Constanza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Constanza flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Constanza's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Constanza is looking to improve his position but Rivero isn't that keen on the idea.
Constanza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rivero stops Constanza from getting back to his feet.
Constanza tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Constanza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Constanza.
Constanza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivero's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivero can't keep his opponent in guard - Constanza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Constanza is pressing down on Rivero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rivero is holding on for now.
It looks like Constanza is going to stand back up.
Rivero wants to improve his position but Constanza is controlling well.
Rivero wants to control but Constanza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Constanza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Constanza tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rivero.
Constanza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Constanza unloads with some shots from mount but Rivero bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivero tries to hold on but Constanza postures up.
Constanza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rivero trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rivero dominated that round.
That's time! Constanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Constanza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Rivero scores a takedown into full mount!
Rivero landing punches.
Constanza swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rivero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Constanza hang on?
Rivero unloading with bombs!
Rivero with the ground and pound from mount.

Constanza is rocked!
Rivero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Constanza's face.
Oh Constanza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Constanza working to try and regain half guard.
Rivero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Constanza is looking to improve his position but Rivero isn't that keen on the idea.
Rivero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constanza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Constanza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rivero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rivero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Constanza is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Rivero.
Rivero lands a big elbow.
Rivero with the ground and pound from mount.
Rivero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Constanza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rivero scoring with strikes but Constanza is staying in there.
Constanza's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Constanza is trying to escape the mount.
Constanza is working hard here to advance position.
Constanza is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Constanza swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rivero scoring with strikes but Constanza is staying in there.
Constanza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rivero unloading with bombs!
Rivero unloading with bombs!
Constanza is trying to escape the mount.
Constanza is in a horrible position here. Rivero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Constanza is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Constanza seems to have got his legs back now.
Constanza is bucking up trying to escape but Rivero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Constanza is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Constanza is looking to get to half guard.
Rivero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Constanza is looking to escape.
BOOM! Rivero connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Constanza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Constanza is trying to escape the mount.
John Rivero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Constanza's face.
Constanza tries to reverse the position but Rivero maintains control.
Constanza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Constanza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rivero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Constanza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivero is one step ahead there.
Rivero prevents Constanza from getting back to his feet.
Constanza 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivero looking to pass the guard.
Constanza trying to strike off his back.
Constanza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Constanza misses with a low kick.
Rivero blocks a jab.
Rivero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Constanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constanza stalks Rivero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivero's face. Rivero staggers backwards, shaken.
Constanza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivero is out of range and Constanza settles back down.
Rivero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivero checks a low kick from Constanza.
Rivero scores with a jab to the body.
Rivero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Constanza throws a leg kick but Rivero sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rivero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Constanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Rivero scores with a takedown into Constanza's guard.
Constanza keeping moving, preventing Rivero from controlling successfully.
Rivero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivero trying to control but Constanza is working from the bottom.
Rivero wants to get up but he can't break Constanza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Constanza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Constanza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivero preventing the sweep.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rivero manages to pass to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rivero lands a nice short elbow.

Rivero escapes and gets back to his feet.
Constanza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Constanza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivero.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Constanza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Constanza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Constanza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Constanza wants to sweep here but Rivero controlling him for the moment.
Constanza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rivero!
Constanza looking to ground and pound but Rivero is blocking nicely.
Constanza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivero tries to hold on but Constanza postures up.
Rivero can't escape the position.
Constanza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rivero is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivero wants to hold on but Constanza pushes him away.
Rivero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Constanza.
Constanza misses with a head shot.
Rivero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Constanza throwing strikes here but Rivero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rivero is trying to escape the mount.
Constanza landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rivero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Constanza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rivero tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Constanza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rivero wants to hold on but Constanza pushes him away.
Rivero gets back to half guard.
Rivero wants to get back to full guard.

Constanza stands up from half guard.

Rivero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Constanza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Constanza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rivero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
Constanza wants to get back to full guard.
Rivero is looking to take a break and control but Constanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Constanza is looking to escape.
Rivero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constanza keeps working.
Ground and pound from Rivero.
Rivero not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constanza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivero is out of range and Constanza settles back down.
Rivero keeps the fight on the outside.
Constanza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Constanza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Constanza 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 Rivero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Constanza swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Rivero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivero wants to free his trapped foot but Constanza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Constanza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Constanza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivero's guard.
Rivero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rivero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Constanza throwing strikes from guard but Rivero blocks nicely.
Constanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geroge Constanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivero wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rivero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivero 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rivero!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Vixen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Roscoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vixen comes to the cage accompanied by Renegade-(hed) PE. Roscoe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Forgot About Dre. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Damien Roscoe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Vixen
vs
Roscoe

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LJ Vixen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Roscoe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscoe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Vixen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Roscoe and Vixen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Roscoe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Roscoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mounds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alkazzar Lupine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mounds's entrance music is "Automatic" by Less Than Jake. A fine choice. Ray Mounds is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mounds
vs
Lupine

192 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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, Ray Mounds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alkazzar Lupine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mounds throws a head kick but Lupine moves out of range.
Lupine fails to land the takedown.
Mounds drops Lupine with a beautiful combination! Lupine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mounds is looking for the KO!

Lupine is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mounds knocks Lupine out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Mounds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junttila comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Voices. Harris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX- Whats my name? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Erkki Junttila is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Junttila
vs
Harris

190 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erkki Junttila!
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, Michael Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Junttila 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junttila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Junttila is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junttila wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junttila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.

Harris has his foot on Junttila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junttila works his way back into a safe position though.
Junttila pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Junttila sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junttila is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junttila.
Junttila trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Junttila is stalling here. Harris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Junttila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Harris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Junttila to see if he's OK.
Junttila is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junttila is breathing heavily.

Harris tries for a kimura but Junttila is defending well.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Junttila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junttila is trying to get back to his feet.
Harris working the ground and pound from side control.
Junttila is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harris has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Junttila is trying to reverse the position but instead Harris has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Harris keeps control of the position as Junttila tries to break free.
Junttila breaks Harris's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Junttila tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Junttila is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Junttila slips an elbow through the middle.

Junttila has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junttila's guard.
Junttila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junttila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junttila is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Junttila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junttila wants to sweep but no luck.
Junttila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Junttila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Junttila postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junttila, into his guard.
Junttila working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Junttila tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Junttila.
Junttila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Junttila gets a takedown into half guard.

Junttila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junttila.
Junttila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junttila moves into full mount! Harris won't be happy about that!

Junttila working for a guillotine from mount but Harris is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila cracks Harris with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Junttila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Junttila wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Junttila misses with a head shot.
Junttila landing strikes, looking to finish!
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Junttila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Junttila breaks from Harris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Junttila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junttila jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Junttila has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Junttila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Junttila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Junttila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Junttila trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.

Junttila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Junttila in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Junttila stands up out of the half guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Junttila.

Harris has Junttila up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junttila just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junttila avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Junttila lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Junttila takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harris has Junttila pressed against the cage.
Junttila looking for a takedown.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junttila.
Junttila 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 Erkki Junttila. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris has his takedown stuffed
and Junttila counters with an inside leg kick.

Junttila clinches up against the cage.
Harris tries to score a body lock takedown but Junttila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Harris jumps guard and drags Junttila to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Harris working for a triangle but Junttila defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Junttila with a nice head shot there.
Junttila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.

Harris is looking for a triangle but Junttila pushes his legs off easily.
Harris tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Harris has his foot on Junttila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junttila works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Junttila dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Junttila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Junttila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Junttila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris is looking to clinch but Junttila is avoiding it.

Harris clinches up against the cage.
Junttila looking to slow down the pace here.

Harris is trying to trip Junttila. He has hold of a leg but Junttila is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harris cracks Junttila with a solid left hand.
Junttila throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Junttila controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Junttila wants to improve his position but instead Harris has moved into half guard.
Junttila throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Junttila is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junttila wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris postures up.

Junttila had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Harris is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Junttila Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Harris's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Junttila is looking for the choke from the back position but Harris is controlling his hands well.
Junttila is trying to stick to Harris's back but Harris is turning into Junttila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junttila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harris.
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junttila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris trying to control but Junttila is working from the bottom.
Junttila trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Junttila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junttila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Junttilais looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard.
Junttila wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Junttila controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Junttila pushes Harris off and gets back to his feet.

Junttila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Junttila wants to take a breather but Harris manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Junttila.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junttila wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.

Harris had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Junttila is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harris Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Junttila's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harris doesn't have the hooks in and Junttila manages to turn into his guard.
Junttila trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Junttila wants to stand but Harris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michael Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junttila wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Junttila!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Franklyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklyn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Papa Roach - Between Angels And Insects. Wilson Franklyn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Franklyn
vs
Jackson

193 cm
22
237 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Franklyn!
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, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franklyn.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklyn.
Wilson Franklyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Franklyn has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson prevents Franklyn from getting back to his feet.
Franklyn is breathing heavily.
Jackson is in close to Franklyn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franklyn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklyn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Franklyn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson advances to mount.
Franklyn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Franklyn is squirming around nicely.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Franklyn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson breaks from Franklyn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Franklyn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Franklyn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Franklyn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franklyn tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Franklyn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Franklyn is trying to stand up.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Franklyn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Franklyn tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Franklyn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklyn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Franklyn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Franklyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Franklyn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franklyn looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that Franklyn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklyn is trying to stand.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Franklyn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Franklyn's face.
Franklyn tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Franklyn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson looking to control but Franklyn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Franklyn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklyn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Franklyn taking shots to the head.

Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Franklyn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Franklyn bucks Jackson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklyn lands the left hand.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franklyn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Franklyn misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.

Jackson pushes Franklyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklyn shrugs off.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Franklyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Franklyn in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Franklyn can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeps control of Franklyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklyn shrugs off.
Franklyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Franklyn in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franklyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franklyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Franklyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklyn can't break the clinch.
Franklyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franklyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franklyn is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franklyn down to the mat. Franklyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.

Franklyn is rocked!
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Oh Franklyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson keeps control of Franklyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklyn shrugs off.
Franklyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franklyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franklyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson prevents Franklyn from breaking the clinch.
Franklyn is trying to break free.
Franklyn wants to break the clinch but can't.

Franklyn breaks the clinch.
Franklyn throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson Franklyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks it.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Franklyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franklyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Franklyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklyn shrugs off.
Franklyn wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Franklyn can't break the clinch.
Franklyn tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.

Franklyn breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Franklyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franklyn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Franklyn checks a leg kick.
Franklyn throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Franklyn throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson slips a straight right by Franklyn.
Franklyn throws a lazy uppercut

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franklyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklyn tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Franklyn is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Franklyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franklyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Wilson Franklyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Franklyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franklyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Franklyn has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks it.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson prevents Franklyn from breaking the clinch.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson prevents Franklyn from breaking the clinch.

Franklyn breaks the clinch.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franklyn throws a lazy head kick

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franklyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Franklyn is blocking nicely.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Franklyn 's eye.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.

Franklyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Franklyn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklyn swivels and escapes.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Franklyn.
Jackson throws and low kick but Franklyn moves out of range easily.
Franklyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franklyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklyn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franklyn misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Franklyn throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franklyn slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Franklyn misses with a few strikes there.
Franklyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Franklyn misses.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Franklyn checks it well.
A low kick from Franklyn is predictable there

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Franklyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Franklyn is blocking nicely.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Franklyn is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklyn shrugs off.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Franklyn 's eye.
Jackson keeps control of Franklyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Franklyn is blocking nicely.
Franklyn can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklyn shrugs off.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Franklyn blocks it.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franklyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Franklyn can't break the clinch.
Franklyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson prevents Franklyn from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Franklyn manages to get underhooks.
Franklyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franklyn gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Franklyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franklyn's face.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franklyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Franklyn is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Franklyn badly! Franklyn tumbles to the floor and Jackson stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hougar Christenssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Walk by Pantera. Hougar Christenssen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Christenssen

196 cm
21
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

211 cm
22
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satan Smith!
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, Hougar Christenssen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Christenssen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christenssen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christenssen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christenssen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.

Smith forces Christenssen back against the cage and clinches.
Christenssen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christenssen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christenssen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to clinch

and Christenssen counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to remain calm as Christenssen controls from the top position.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christenssen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christenssen trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Christenssen not doing much here.
Christenssen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith wants to control but Christenssen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christenssen is tying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Christenssen has control of the leg.

Christenssen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

Christenssen stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christenssen misses with a two punch combination.
Christenssen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Christenssen is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christenssen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Christenssen.
Christenssen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Christenssen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.

Smith has his foot on Christenssen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christenssen works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christenssen is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christenssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christenssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christenssen wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith pushing down on Christenssen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hougar Christenssen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christenssen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Christenssen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Christenssen has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Christenssen wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Christenssen wants to break free but Smith has control.
Christenssen avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Christenssen keeps him there for the moment.
Christenssen has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Christenssen throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christenssen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Christenssen is trying to break free.
Christenssen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Christenssen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Smith pulls Christenssen into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Christenssen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christenssen is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Christenssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christenssen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Christenssen wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Still in half guard, Christenssen seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith wants to control but Christenssen is keeping busy.
Christenssen controlling the pace.

Christenssen stands up out of the half guard.
Christenssen has his takedown stuffed

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Christenssen fights it but they end up in guard.
Christenssen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christenssen can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christenssen is trying to get back to full guard.

Smith stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Christenssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christenssen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith darts in and clinches Christenssen up against the cage.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Christenssen with a poor takedown

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christenssen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Christenssen in his guard.

Christenssen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satan Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Christenssen lands with a nice body punch.
Christenssen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Christenssen finish him?!

Smith is rocked!

It looks like Satan Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christenssen connects with a nice cross there... Smith is looking wobbly and Christenssen recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Smith to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Christenssen jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hougar Christenssen!