NWO 54 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dirt
vs
Average

170 cm
20
136 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

170 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Average!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Average there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Average prevents a takedown attempt there.
Average scores with a nice hook to the head.
Average softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Average escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Dirt blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Average lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dirt doesn't seem phased though.
Dirt looks for a takedown but Average sprawls well.
Dirt loads up on a big right hand but Average slips the punch.
Average with a hook.
Average misses with a low kick.
Dirt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Average.
Dirt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dirt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Average avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Dirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average lands with a hook. Dirt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Average lands with a nice combination. Dirt backs away looking to recover.

Average clinches with his opponent.
Average makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Average slowing the pace effectively.
Dirt is trying to break free.
Average stalling.
Dirt tries to break the clinch but Average is controlling the position.

Average breaks from the clinch.
Average tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dirt checks a low kick from Average.
Average throws out a powerful jab.
Average with a hook.
Dirt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average lands a jab to the head.
Average connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Average paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Average.
Dirt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Average paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Average with a nice cross.
Average fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Average thuds his right hand into Dirt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dirt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dirt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Average darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dirt doesn't manage to clinch there - Average circles away.
A lazy left from Average finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Average as he connects with a hook.
Dirt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Average lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average tried to score with a low kick but Dirt checks it.
Dirt throws a big shot that misses.
Average throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larry Average is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Average.
Average stuffs the takedown attempt from Dirt. Dirt gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Average. That snapped Dirt's head back.
Average lands a jab to the head.
Dirt fails with the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dirt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Dirt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Average is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Average is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dirt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to bench press Dirt off him but Dirt keeps the position.

Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Average sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dirt 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.
Average pulls Dirt in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Average dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dirt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Average swivels and escapes.
Dirt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Average to score with a decent uppercut.
Average swats away the attempt to clinch by Dirt.
Average misses with a series of wild punches.
Average lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Average lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dirt doesn't seem phased though.
Dirt misses with an uppercut. Average saw that one coming.
Dirt looks for a takedown but Average sprawls well.
Larry Average seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Average scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Average lands.
Average cracks Dirt with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Average - just one landing.
Average with a nice cross.
Average lands a nice shot that snaps Dirt's head back.
Average with a jab.
Dirt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Average stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Dirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dirt wants to clinch.
Average connects with a looping right hand.
Dirt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dirt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dirt ducks right into an uppercut from Average.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average keeps the fight on the outside.

Average closes the distance and clinches.
Average lands with a right to the head.
Average looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dirt manages to pull guard.
Average must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Average is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Larry Average hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dirt jabs Average right on the nose. Average blinks but takes it well.
Average looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Average. That snapped Dirt's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dirt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Average catches Dirt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Average stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Average wants it to stay on the feet.
Dirt misses with an uppercut. Average saw that one coming.
Average misses with a head kick.
Dirt throws a big shot that misses.
Dirt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Average connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Average throws a shot to the body.
Dirt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Average.
Dirt dives in and grabs Average's left leg, looking for a takedown. Average pushes down on Dirt's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dirt fails to land with a series of punches.
Average lands with a nice body punch.
Average pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Average follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheers as Average lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dirt doesn't seem phased though.
Average scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Average rushes Dirt and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Average.
Dirt goes for a takedown attempt but Average pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dirt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Average.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Average showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Average moves out of range of the strikes.
Average throws a low kick but Dirt avoids it.
A nice combination there by Average.
Average fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dirt on the side of the head.
Dirt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Average swivels and escapes.
Dirt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Average lands a jab-cross combination.
Average cracks Dirt with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Average as Dirt shoots in.
Average scores with a hook.
Average clobbers Dirt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Average keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dirt.
Dirt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Average misses
letting Dirt counter with a right hand.
Average throws a leg kick but Dirt sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt tries for a takedown but Average sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Dirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Average does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dirt tries to clinch up.
Average goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Average closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Average has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dirt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dirt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Average finds it's way round the side to connect with Dirt's head.
Dirt needs to keep his hands up - Average had a free shot at his head there.
Dirt walks into a straight right hand from Average.
Dirt tries to clinch but Average is having none of it.
Average throws a combination. Dirt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dirt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dirt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dirt tries to clinch up.
Dirt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Average.
Dirt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Average misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Average swats away the attempt to clinch by Dirt.
Dirt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Average has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Average digs a good hook to Dirt's body.
Dirt wants to clinch up but Average keeps it at a distance.
Average bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dirt's head backwards.
Average cracks Dirt with a good jab.

Dirt drives through with a takedown into Average's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to sweep here but Dirt controlling him for the moment.

Dirt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Average throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Average controlling the position.

Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Average seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Average looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dirt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Average is trying to maintain the position but Dirt is very close to passing his half guard.
Average looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to hold on to Dirt's head to control him but Dirt postures up.

Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Average sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average is trying to stand back up but Dirt is controlling him
Average tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg.

Dirt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Average has one foot on Dirt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Average is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Dirt misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Average!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Randy
vs
Vinicius

182 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

181 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

New World Order Clothing

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius throws a half hearted mid kick.

Randy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vinicius is trying to defend but Randy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Randy stops Vinicius from getting back to his feet.
Randy passes to full mount!
Randy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vinicius is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vinicius wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy controlling from mount.
Vinicius trying desperately to get to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Randy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Randy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vinicius wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Randy.
Randy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Vinicius somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Randy tries to clinch there but Vinicius circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy tries to land a leg kick but Vinicius saw it coming and moves away.

Randy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vinicius was covering up waiting for the punch and Randy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vinicius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Randy advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinicius is looking to get back to his feet here but Randy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vinicius's back.
Vinicius holding both Randy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Vinicius has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Randy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius is trying to stand back up.
Randy struggling to land strikes to the head as Vinicius covers up.

Randy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vinicius is defending well though. Randy let's go of the attempt for now.
Randy trying to control momentarily.
Vinicius is trying to stand back up.
Randy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Good control from Randy.
Vinicius trying to get back to his feet but Randy is in full control for now.

Vinicius defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinicius has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirty Randy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Randy doesn't manage to clinch there - Vinicius circles away.
Randy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vinicius counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinicius tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinicius to the ground. Vinicius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Randy gets a double leg takedown into Vinicius's guard.
Vinicius is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Randy dives into side control.
Vinicius pushes Randy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Randy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dirty Randy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Randy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Randy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vinicius is fending him off so far but Randy persists. Nope, Vinicius circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirty Randy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy closes the distance and clinches up with Vinicius, looking for a takedown. Randy pushes Vinicius against the cage but Vinicius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinicius throws a push kick but Randy slaps the foot to one side.
Randy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vinicius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randy somewhat.
Vinicius is looking to land body kicks.
Vinicius stuffs the takedown attempt from Randy. Randy gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randy misses with a head kick.
Vinicius misses with a kick to the body.
Randy tries to clinch there but Vinicius circles away.
Vinicius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randy is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Randy with that takedown attempt.
Randy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy misses with a shot to the body
and Vinicius counters with a nice leg kick.
Randy looks for a takedown but Vinicius sprawls well.
Randy is looking to clinch but Vinicius is avoiding it.
Randy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vinicius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randy somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vinicius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randy somewhat.
Randy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy tries to work over Vinicius's front leg with a kick but Vinicius checks it.
Vinicius tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirty Randy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Randy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vinicius counters with a head kick. That will keep Randy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vinicius tries to land a front kick but Randy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randy throws a leg kick but Vinicius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randy tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinicius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vinicius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy tries for a takedown but Vinicius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randy tries to clinch up
and Vinicius counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinicius throws a leg kick but Randy moved away.
Randy checks the leg kick.
Randy tries to clinch but Vinicius moves out of range.
Randy moves in looking to clinch but Vinicius pushes him off.
Randy tries to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a good, hard body kick but Randy shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy misses with a body shot.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinicius as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Randy.
Randy blocks a head kick by Vinicius.

Randy clinches.

Vinicius manages to pull guard.
Randy stays in close to Vinicius's body and controls the position.
Vinicius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirty Randy just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Randy.
Vinicius is pushing Randy's head away, looking to escape. Randy manages to hold on to the position though.
Vinicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet.
Vinicius bucks up and tries to throw Randy off but instead Randy has got his back!
Vinicius looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Randy throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vinicius fending off the submission attempt from Randy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy tries to get the hooks in deep but Vinicius pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dirty Randy.
Well Randy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirty Randy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler comes to the cage accompanied by kick my ass......rehab. Raylan Givens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Diggler
vs
Givens

185 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

191 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Givens!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diggler moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Diggler.
A knee to the head by Diggler.
Diggler takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Givens is off balance and as he stumbles, Diggler throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Givens's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dirk Diggler!
After winning the bout, Dirk Diggler 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
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Donkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Donkey
vs
Riddick

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

200 cm
20
206 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Donkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riddick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Donkey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riddick looking to pass the guard.
Riddick being controlled here momentarily.
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Donkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Donkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riddick stopping the sweep attempt from Donkey.
Riddick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick trying to control but Donkey is working from the bottom.

Donkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riddick defends it easily.
Donkey keeping moving, preventing Riddick from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Riddick.
Riddick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donkey's waist but Donkey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riddick off to one side.
Riddick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkey swings away with a body shot that misses

and Riddick counters with a single leg into guard. Donkey didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Donkey keeps moving.

Donkey working for a triangle but Riddick defends it easily.
Donkey is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donkey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Donkey is looking for a triangle but Riddick pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Donkey looking for a guillotine here but Riddick defends easily.
Donkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riddick looking to sit in guard and control but Donkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Donkey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donkey landing with the ground and pound.
Donkey wants to pass the guard but Riddick is keeping the position.
Riddick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donkey is one step ahead there.
Donkey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddick is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riddick is looking to clinch but Donkey is avoiding it.
Donkey is looking to clinch but Riddick is avoiding it.
Donkey fails with the takedown.
Riddick looks for a takedown but Donkey sprawls well.
Donkey misses with a head kick.
Riddick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riddick throws a sloppy head kick and Donkey moves out of range easily.
Riddick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Donkey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Donkey wants to pass the guard but Riddick is keeping the position.

Donkey stands and steps away. Riddick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donkey pinned against the cage. Donkey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King Donkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Riddick.
Donkey throws a sloppy head kick and Riddick moves out of range easily.

Donkey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Riddick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donkey is in Riddick's guard.
Riddick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donkey manages to get himself to full guard.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Donkey 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.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Donkey keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick wants to stand but Donkey is controlling his posture from full guard.

Donkey working for a triangle but Riddick defends it easily.

Donkey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddick is aware though and is defending well.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Donkey keeps moving.
Riddick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donkey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riddick passes into side control.
Donkey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Donkey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Riddick wants to stand but Donkey has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donkey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Donkey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donkey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riddick!
Riddick is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donkey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Riddick looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Donkey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Riddick looks to clinch

and Donkey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riddick!
Donkey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Riddick tries to lock up and control but Donkey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donkey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donkey avoids the attempt from Riddick to control.
Donkey lands a big elbow.

Riddick is rocked!
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donkey landing punches.
Riddick is still in real trouble! Can Donkey finish him?
Riddick is looking to get to half guard.
Riddick seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkey controlling from mount.
Riddick is looking to get to half guard.
Donkey is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Donkey has control of Riddick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Riddick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Donkey lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkey controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King Donkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donkey lands a big shot there that rocks Riddick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Donkey landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is looking to get to half guard.
Riddick is in a horrible position here. Donkey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donkey unloading with bombs!
Riddick is in a horrible position here. Donkey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donkey controlling his opponent.
Donkey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Riddick hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Donkey get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donkey instigates a clinch.

Donkey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Donkey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riddick is trying desperately to improve position.
Donkey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Donkey is working for a guillotine from mount but Riddick frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donkey scoring with strikes but Riddick is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Donkey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donkey 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Donkey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Miley Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Miley Cyrus
vs
Drake

184 cm
27
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

195 cm
28
287 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

New World Order Clothing

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Miley Cyrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Drake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a double jab

and Cyrus counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cyrus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Cyrus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Drake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cyrus is staying active.

Cyrus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Cyrus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is looking for a sweep.

Cyrus tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Cyrus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cyrus's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cyrus is working for a kimura but Drake is defending it quite comfortably.

Cyrus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cyrus.
Drake gets full guard.

Cyrus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drake dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake is in close to Cyrus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyrus is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cyrus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drake wanted to stand there but Cyrus had control of the position.
Cyrus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cyrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cyrus keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.

Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cyrus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyrus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Miley Cyrus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cyrus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Cyrus.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cyrus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drake but Drake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Drake tries to bum rush Cyrus with a series of wild strikes but Cyrus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake swinging wildly here.

Cyrus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cyrus wants to work for an arm triangle but Drake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cyrus seems to be working for a kimura but Drake defends the submission attempt.

Cyrus is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Drake still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Drake has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Drake working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with punches from side control.
Cyrus is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake working the ground and pound.

Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drake working the strikes but Cyrus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cyrus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cyrus defending well though.

Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cyrus sees it coming and defends easily.

Drake decides to stand up.
Cyrus shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Miley Cyrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake throws a series of strikes that have Cyrus backpedaling.
Drake looks to land a combination. Cyrus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mr Miley Cyrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cyrus.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cyrus.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cyrus circles away quickly and effectively.
Cyrus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Horrible takedown by Cyrus or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyrus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Drake throws a nice looking combination but Cyrus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake misses with a combination

so Cyrus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cyrus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cyrus has Drake in his guard.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake is looking to advance position but Cyrus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cyrus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Drake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Drake and Cyrus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

Cyrus has hold of Drake's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Drake tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cyrus cranks the arm and Drake screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Drake, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mr Miley Cyrus!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courchesne's entrance music is Two Steps From Hell - To Glory. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sync Fowler enters the cage!

Courchesne
vs
Fowler

177 cm
19
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
155 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Courchesne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sync Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courchesne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fowler tries to avoid it but Courchesne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fowler to the ground. Fowler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fowler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Courchesne quickly recovers to half guard.
Fowler trying to control the action but Courchesne is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler blocks the strikes from Courchesne.
Courchesne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fowler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Courchesne's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Fowler is working for a submission of some sort.

Courchesne is defending against the submission attempts here by Fowler.
Courchesne trying to hold on to Fowler's head to control him but Fowler postures up.

Fowler is looking for a kimura but Courchesne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fowler to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne works his way to full guard. Good work.

Courchesne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Courchesne is pulling down on Fowler's head. It's preventing any offense from Fowler, at least for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Courchesne is keeping the position.
Courchesne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Courchesne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courchesne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fowler trying to control but Courchesne is working from the bottom.
Courchesne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fowler is looking to get to half guard.
Courchesne with shots to the head and body - Fowler looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Courchesne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Courchesne landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courchesne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fowler working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Courchesne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fowler tries to reverse the position but Courchesne maintains control.
Courchesne breaks from Fowler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Courchesne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fowler looks a forlorn figure.

Fowler is rocked!
Courchesne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fowler is still in real trouble! Can Courchesne finish him?
Courchesne lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Courchesne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fowler looks a forlorn figure.
Fowler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Courchesne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Courchesne! Fowler is hurt baaadly! Courchesne is firing away with more strikes - Fowler is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Courchesne!
Jonathan Courchesne is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Courchesne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.