BFT-139 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bennet Amparo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffo Guttierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amparo comes to the cage accompanied by NFG - Head-on Collision. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Amparo
vs
Guttierez

183 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bennet Amparo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruffo Guttierez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amparo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amparo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guttierez misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Guttierez misses its intended target.
Guttierez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amparo throws a head kick that Guttierez semi-blocks.

Guttierez is rocked!
Guttierez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guttierez is still on wobbly legs! Can Amparo finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guttierez swings widly with a right hand
and Amparo counters with a huge right that knocks Guttierez out cold! Amparo is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bennet Amparo!
Bennet Amparo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Its Time for War. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Pacquiao
vs
Smith

169 cm
27
155 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

170 cm
24
158 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Pacquiao tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith throwing shots but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pacquiao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.

Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pacquiao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pacquiao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pacquiao!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pacquiao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacquiao stands up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Smith.
Pacquiao leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Smith closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacquiao digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Pacquiao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pacquiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Smith is rocked!
Pacquiao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pacquiao cracks Smith on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smith falls backwards against the cage. Pacquiao follows up with more strikes that drop Smith to his knees. Pacquiao keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smith! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
A victorious Manny Pacquiao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler comes to the cage accompanied by Comeback Kid. Hellstrom has chosen Bring me everyone! (Mustasch) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maximillion Butler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Butler
vs
Hellstrom

183 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

170 cm
27
151 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximillion Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olof Hellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Butler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hellstrom wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side

and Butler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hellstrom won't be happy with that.
Butler in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellstrom is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it.
Hellstrom is trying to improve his position.
Butler trying to control the action but Hellstrom is working from the bottom.
Hellstrom throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hellstrom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hellstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butler 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler is nestled in close to Hellstrom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellstrom tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hellstrom taking some punishment here, with Butler in his half guard.
Hellstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hellstrom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hellstrom's head.
Butler pushes down on Hellstrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hellstrom wants to improve his position but Butler is controlling well.
Butler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hellstrom taking some punishment here, with Butler in his half guard.

Hellstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butler working Hellstrom over with strikes.
Butler is nestled in close to Hellstrom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butler working Hellstrom over with strikes.
Butler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hellstrom is rocked!
Butler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hellstrom is still in real trouble! Can Butler finish him?
Butler is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hellstrom is hurt! He's hurt bad - Butler fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hellstrom from any more punishment! Congratulations to Butler! Great finish!

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eck Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paris comes to the cage accompanied by Document One - Clap. Elijah Paris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paris
vs
Vongkhamchanh

170 cm
27
199 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
29
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eck Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Paris shoots and misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paris throws a sloppy head kick
and Vongkhamchanh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paris fails with the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paris misses with a takedown attempt
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a head kick. That will keep Paris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Elijah Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris is breathing heavily.
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!
Paris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that Paris semi-blocks.

It looks like Elijah Paris has been cut.
That kick from Vongkhamchanh tenderised Paris's leg. Paris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vongkhamchanh lands a glancing blow to the side of Paris's head.
Paris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a head kick. That will keep Paris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Paris is rocked!
Vongkhamchanh throws a quick head kick that knocks Paris silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Vongkhamchanh is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eck Vongkhamchanh!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermio Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermio Junior will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Williams
vs
Junior

180 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermio Junior!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Junior.

It looks like Joe Williams has been cut.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.

Williams is rocked!
Junior closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Williams out cold! Williams corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hermio Junior!
A relieved looking Hermio Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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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 Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryron Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, P.O.D - Boom. Thomas has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company as his entrance music. Jon Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jones
vs
Thomas

193 cm
21
223 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Happy Pills

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryron Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Thomas throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Thomas rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.

Thomas breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.

Thomas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thomas to the mat. Thomas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top!
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.

Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thomas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thomas!
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryron Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Jones blocks a head kick by Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones .
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas tries to work over Jones 's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryron Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas punishes Jones 's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to clinch up

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryron Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Thomas wants to clinch

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones working the ground and pound but Thomas is defending the strikes.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jones s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas looks to clinch

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Jones won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for a triangle here. Thomas is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thomas is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Jones !
After winning the bout, Jon Jones 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uleh Fulsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uleh Fulsik will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hannibal
vs
Fulsik

195 cm
21
275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

220 cm
27
275 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing)

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uleh Fulsik!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannibal throws a right and a left that Fulsik avoids nicely.
Jason Hannibal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fulsik rushes Hannibal and presses him up against the cage.
Hannibal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fulsik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Fulsik has managed to clinch.
Hannibal wants to take the fight to the mat but Fulsik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fulsik prevents the takedown attempt.
Fulsik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hannibal misses with a knee strike.

Hannibal jumps guard.
Fulsik landing with the ground and pound.
Hannibal trying to keep a closed guard but Fulsik is proving a slippery customer.
Hannibal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Hannibal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fulsik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hannibal is tightening it up a little... Fulsik has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fulsik reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fulsik taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hannibal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jason Hannibal!
A very excited looking Jason Hannibal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Player Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasco Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasco Duncan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Three
vs
Duncan

180 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Player Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vasco Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Three counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Three.

Three breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Three tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Three to the ground. Three escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Three.

Three drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duncan wants to sweep here but Three controlling him for the moment.
Three sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Three looking to sit in guard and control but Duncan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Three has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duncan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duncan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Three is staying active underneath Duncan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duncan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Three is looking to escape.
Duncan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Three keeping control of the position.
Three is looking to control Duncan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Three avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duncan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Three's waist but Three gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duncan off to one side.
Player Three has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasco Duncan.

Duncan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duncan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Three keeps working.
Three holding on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Three manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Three is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three wants to get back to his feet.
Three slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Three looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Three pushes Duncan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Three shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Three's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Three misses with a takedown

and Duncan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duncan tries to free his leg and advance position but Three is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Three keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duncan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Three bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard.
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 Player Three will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Three scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Three is controlling the pace.
Three trying to control from Duncan's half guard. Duncan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Three postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Duncan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan is trying to keep Three in close.
Three loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Three throwing strikes but missing.
Three throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Three with a nice head shot there.
Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan is trying to control the position but Three postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three throwing strikes but missing.
Three showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Three scoring with some ground and pound.
Player Three overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Three landing with the ground and pound.
Three preventing the sweep.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
Three throws a big elbow that misses.
Three sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duncan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Three is nestled in close to Duncan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three winds up and cracks Duncan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duncan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Three.

Three decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Duncan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Three drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet.
Three happy to just control the position for now.
Duncan tries to bench press Three off him but Three keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Three scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duncan to see if he's OK.
Three is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Duncan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Three working the head with strikes.
Three in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Duncan sneaks back into half guard.

Three stands up from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duncan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Three.
Three fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Player Three dominated that second round.
That's time! Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Three tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duncan was well out of range. Poor timing from Three.
Three has a takedown stuffed.
Three tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Three with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duncan to score with a decent uppercut.

Duncan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Three preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Three is trying to get back to full guard.
Three tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan thows a huge punch but Three dodges it nicely.
Duncan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Three desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Three trying to control from the bottom.
Three keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Three is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Three manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three wants to sweep here but Duncan controlling him for the moment.
Duncan throwing strikes but missing.
Duncan postures up in Three's guard and throws a big left but Three blocks it.
Duncan tries to free his leg and advance position but Three is retaining full guard.
Duncan working some strikes from top position.
Duncan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Three bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard.
Duncan has momentary wrist control but Three slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan wants to sweep but no luck.
Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duncan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Three trying to control but Duncan is working from the bottom.
Three lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Three accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Three stands up and waves to Duncan to follow him.
Duncan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Three sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duncan somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Three shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Three closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duncan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duncan tries to strike from the bottom.
Player Three is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Three sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

White
vs
Colby

176 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gus White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Colby!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colby throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Colby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
White throws the kick towards the body but Colby avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Colby down.
White tries to clinch but Colby is having none of it.

White drives through and clinches with Colby against the cage.
A short left from White.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.

Colby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colby throws a right hand that misses
and White makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Colby really felt that one!
Colby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from White misses.
Colby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Colby drops White with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but White looks back up at him and smiles so Colby waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

White is rocked!
White misses with the combination.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colby cracks White with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Colby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning White to stand back up!
Colby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colby misses the shot to the body.
Colby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good shot there by White.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colby, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Colby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Colby can't break the clinch.
A short right from White on the inside.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colby takes a shot to the head.

Colby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colby.
Colby throws a poor cross that misses
and White makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Colby really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a jab to the body.

White instigates a clinch.

Colby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Colby scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colby throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White avoids the body shot from Colby.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White lands a head shot.
White slips a jab from Colby.
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
Colby looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colby throws out the jab.
Darren Colby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colby throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Colby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch up but Colby circles away and keeps his distance.
White looks to land a body kick but Colby moved away.
Colby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colby throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colby momentarily.
Colby throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colby throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colby throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Colby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colby misses with an uppercut.
Colby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White ducks under a wild hook from Colby.
White scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colby misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White moves into the clinch.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White has Colby pressed against the cage, preventing Colby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Colby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Colby is rocked!
A good leg kick by White.
Colby is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colby looks gassed!
Colby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White drops Colby with a huge uppercut! Colby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. White is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus White!
During a confident post fight interview, Gus White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abu Davee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios has chosen In Waves as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Davee
vs
Chelios

180 cm
27
170 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

175 cm
23
183 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abu Davee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios jabs Davee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chelios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abu Davee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Chelios.
Davee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chelios misses with a wild combination.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davee throws a right and a left that Chelios avoids nicely.
Davee scores with a nice right hand.
Chelios throws a body punch but Davee moves out of range.

Chelios closes the distance and pushes Davee back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Chelios.
Chelios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davee avoiding damage as Chelios throws knees to the body.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but Davee blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davee backwards.
Chelios lands a right hand.
Chelios cracks Davee with a nice body shot.
Chelios prevents Davee from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chelios.

Davee is rocked!
Davee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Davee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chelios pushes Davee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Chelios to work.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the head but Davee blocks with his arms.
Davee tries a body shot but Chelios blocks it.
Davee seems to have got his legs back now.
Chelios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chelios stalling in the clinch.
Chelios throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chelios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davee wants to get back to striking at distance but Chelios won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios tries to work over Davee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chelios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Davee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Chelios.
Davee moves away from the strike by Chelios.
Chelios looks to land a left hand but Davee moved out of range nicely.
Chelios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davee.
Davee misses with a wild body shot.
Chelios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chelios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davee misses with a hook
and Chelios makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davee drops his hands momentarily and Chelios takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davee misses with an uppercut.
Davee scores with a jab to the head.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch but Davee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chelios drops Davee with a straight right hand, right on the button! Chelios follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
A relieved looking Chev Chelios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.