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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mishko Tolstiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by Fighters. Mishko Tolstiy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyler Axe's chin.

Axe
vs
Tolstiy

194 cm
24
207 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mishko Tolstiy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Axe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tolstiy.
Axe working aggressively here.
Tolstiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tolstiy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tolstiy is trying to break the clinch but Axe is controlling him.
Tolstiy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Axe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axe leaning against his opponent.

Tolstiy drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Axe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tolstiy is looking for a triangle but Axe pushes his legs off easily.

Axe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tolstiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axe has managed to get both his arms back between Tolstiy's legs - danger averted.
Axe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tolstiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Axe trying to control but Tolstiy is working from the bottom.
Axe landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Axe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Tolstiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tolstiy keeping moving, preventing Axe from controlling successfully.
Axe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolstiy wants to control the position but Axe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Axe prevents Tolstiy from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tolstiy is defending against the submission attempts here by Axe.
Tolstiy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tolstiy has one foot on Axe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tolstiy takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Mishko Tolstiy has been cut.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axe wants to clinch but Tolstiy slips to the side
and Axe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mishko Tolstiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tolstiy.
Tyler Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishko Tolstiy.
No luck for Tolstiy with that takedown attempt.
Tolstiy looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Axe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tolstiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tolstiy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Axe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tolstiy defends well.
Axe working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tolstiy stands up and waves to Axe to follow him.
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 Tyler Axe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mishko Tolstiy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tolstiy closes the distance and pushes Axe back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tolstiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Axe goes for a takedown attempt but Tolstiy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Axe checks a leg kick.
Axe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolstiy.
Axe tries to clinch up
letting Tolstiy counter with a right hand.
Tolstiy fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Axe moves into range and clinches up with Tolstiy.
Tolstiy is trying to pull guard but Axe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tolstiy misses with a punch to the body.
Tolstiy wants to get back to striking at distance but Axe won't allow it.
Tolstiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tolstiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tolstiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tolstiy is trying to push Axe away but Axe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tolstiy is looking to break free of the clinch but Axe has double underhooks.
Tolstiy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axe has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Axe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tolstiy's efforts to push away.
Tolstiy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyler Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishko Tolstiy.
Tolstiy tries to circle away but Axe has him pinned against the cage.

Axe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tolstiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Axe but Axe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Axe is looking to clinch but Tolstiy is avoiding it.
Tolstiy tries to clinch up.
Axe wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstiy shoots in but Axe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tolstiy is breathing heavily.
Tolstiy closes the distance but Axe moves to the side

and Axe moves into the clinch.

Axe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolstiy leaves Axe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tolstiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axe's waist but Axe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolstiy off to one side.

Axe closes the distance and clinches.
Tolstiy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Axe to keep the fight standing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Axe scores a takedown into full mount!
Tolstiy tries to lock up and control but Axe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Axe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tolstiy hang on?
Axe prevents Tolstiy from getting the reversal.
Axe breaks from Tolstiy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tolstiy working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Axe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tolstiy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tolstiy and Axe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Axe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mishko Tolstiy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tolstiy shoots in but no luck this time.

Axe scores with a takedown into Tolstiy's guard.

Axe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tolstiy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Axe has Tolstiy in his guard.
Tyler Axe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Axe working for submissions but it's allowed Tolstiy to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tolstiy is looking for a kimura here.
Axe is not content to let Tolstiy control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tolstiy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Axe is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolstiy is looking to take a break and control but Axe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstiy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Axe's head.
Tolstiy is trying to control. Axe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Axe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolstiy on the ground.
Tolstiy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mishko Tolstiy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tolstiy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axe wants to clinch up but Tolstiy keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Tolstiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Axe which made him look bad.
Axe tries to clinch up.
Tolstiy scores with a three punch combo!
Tolstiy fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstiy tries to clinch there but Axe circles away.
Tolstiy tries to clinch there but Axe circles away.

Tolstiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tolstiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axe is looking to control Tolstiy's arms but Tolstiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Axe has his back to the cage.
Tyler Axe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tolstiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Axe misses with a knee to the head.

Axe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mishko Tolstiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tolstiy.

It looks like Tyler Axe has been cut.
Tyler Axe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolstiy misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mishko Tolstiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Axe 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Axe!
Tyler Axe opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eta Nurburgring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurburgring comes to the cage accompanied by Asaf Avidan - One day. Harris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bounce. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nurburgring
vs
Harris

177 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

5th Round Clothing
Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eta Nurburgring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Harris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurburgring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurburgring shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurburgring gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Nurburgring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Nurburgring is rocked!

It looks like Eta Nurburgring has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurburgring misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Nurburgring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris flashes Nurburgring a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Nurburgring's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Nurburgring crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Harris punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Harris!
Our winner, Calvin Harris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poglavica Muda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Evans
vs
Muda

170 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poglavica Muda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muda tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poglavica Muda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to clinch up but Muda circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Muda saw that one coming.

Muda gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Muda manages to retain guard.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muda is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans controlling from the top position.
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.
Muda controlling Evans's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rashad Evans just wasn't active enough.

Evans closes the distance and pushes Muda back into the cage.
Evans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Muda tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muda misses with an elbow over the top.

Muda breaks the clinch.

Evans has Muda up against the cage in a clinch.
Muda misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Muda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Evans has closed the distance and engaged Muda in a clinch.
Evans is trying to drag Muda to the mat but Muda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muda avoids a wild elbow strike from Evans.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muda.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muda throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans tries for a takedown but Muda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Muda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muda misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Muda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans trying to move into half guard but instead Muda has managed to sweep!
Muda prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Muda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Muda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muda trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muda on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muda is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Muda throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans is looking to stand up but Muda isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Muda from controlling successfully.
Muda passes into half 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 Rashad Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Evans throws a shot from downtown. Muda moves away and avoids it.
Muda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Muda moves into range and clinches up with Evans.

Muda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Muda as Evans shoots in.

Muda rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.

Muda breaks from the clinch.
Muda tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muda misses with a hook.

Muda tries to sprawl but Evans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muda managing to control the position.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muda trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Muda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans wants to control from the top but Muda keeps moving.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muda is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muda.
Muda tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans tries for a takedown but Muda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Muda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muda moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans shoots in but Muda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Evans tries to keep at a distance but Muda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muda throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muda throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans wants to clinch up but Muda keeps it at a distance.
Evans defending well as Muda loads up on a big left hand.
Muda tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Muda throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Muda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muda misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Muda which made him look bad.

Muda clinches up against the cage.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans blocks an uppercut.

Muda breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muda has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is working for takedown but Muda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muda fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Muda closes the distance and clinches.
Muda lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Muda stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans has Muda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Evans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Muda regains guard immediately.
Muda has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poglavica Muda 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!

Muda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Muda sprawls well.
Muda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Evans tries to keep at a distance but Muda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Muda.

Muda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muda tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Muda.
Muda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rashad Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans tries for a takedown but Muda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muda tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Muda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Muda rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is looking for a takedown.

Muda manages to break the clinch.

Muda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Muda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poglavica Muda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Muda.
Muda tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muda circles away.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Muda tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.

Muda clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muda throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Muda prevents a takedown attempt there.

Muda breaks from the clinch.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Muda moves into the clinch.

Muda breaks from the clinch.
Muda scores with the left hand. Evans knows he should have avoided that one.
Muda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muda tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muda keeps the fight on the outside.
Muda is looking to clinch.
Muda moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Muda wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Muda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muda doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muda throws out the jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poglavica Muda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muda gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Muda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Evans with that takedown attempt.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Muda.
Muda fails to land with a series of punches.
Muda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Evans misses.
Muda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evans backs up against the cage.

Muda has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muda has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Muda manages to break the clinch.
Muda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poglavica Muda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poglavica Muda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poglavica Muda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Buume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Farmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Farmer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Buume
vs
Farmer

178 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Buume!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Farmer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farmer scores with a one two! Buume had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Farmer cracks Buume with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trey Farmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buume throws a low kick, looking for Farmer's leg but Farmer calmly moves out of range.

Buume drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Buume tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buume working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Buume looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farmer struggling a bit here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer gets back to half guard.

Buume is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Buume is trying to work for a kimura but Farmer is defending well.
Buume thows a huge punch but Farmer dodges it nicely.
Buume stops Farmer from getting back to his feet.

Buume is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farmer sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buume working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Buume trying to pass the guard but Farmer defending well.

Farmer looking for submissions off his back.

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

Buume is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farmer gets full guard.

Buume drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farmer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farmer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farmer!
Buume is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farmer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Buume to his feet.

Farmer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buume is trying to defend but Farmer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Farmer trying to control the pace.
Buume wants to control but Farmer is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Buume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buume wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trey Farmer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Farmer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buume did well to prevent Farmer getting side control.
Buume wants to improve his position but Farmer is controlling well.

Buume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farmer pulls his head out easily.

Buume actively working from the bottom here.

Farmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Farmer is keen to just control but Buume is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer prevents Buume from improving his position.
Farmer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Buume wants to get back to full guard but Farmer has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buume manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farmer's best efforts.
Farmer is controlling the pace.

Buume looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buume tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Farmer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer wants to control but Buume is keeping him busy.
Farmer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Buume regains half guard.

Farmer stands up out of the half guard.

Farmer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buume was covering up waiting for the punch and Farmer finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buume wants to sweep but no luck.

Buume throws his legs up looking for a submission but Farmer uses it to pass to side control.
Trey Farmer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Farmer stands up and beckons Buume to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buume shoots for a takedown but Farmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Farmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Buume's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Farmer lands a big head kick that sends Buume tumbling to the mat! Farmer takes a step backwards and waves Buume back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Buume is rocked!
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Farmer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oh Buume is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buume doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buume seems to have got his legs back now.
Farmer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Farmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Farmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Farmer.

Farmer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Farmer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buume did well to prevent Farmer getting side control.
Farmer is looking to advance position but Buume won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer trying to control the action but Buume is working from the bottom.
Farmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buume kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Buume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farmer pulls his head out easily.
Buume tries to roll over but Farmer keeps him under control.

Buume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farmer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Buume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Farmer seems to be looking for submissions.
Buume is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer tries to stand and escape but Buume is controlling the position.
Buume is looking for a sweep. Farmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buume trying to hold on to Farmer's head to control him but Farmer postures up.
Farmer is keen to just control but Buume is a slippery customer.
Farmer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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

Farmer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buume trying to control from the bottom.

Buume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farmer pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmer passes to side control.
Buume is looking for a sweep.

Farmer stands up.

Farmer scores with a takedown into Buume's guard.
David Buume has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trey Farmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Farmer!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Urg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Fisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fisk's choice of entrance music: A Perfect Circle - Imagine. Wilson Fisk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Urg
vs
Fisk

211 cm
24
289 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
284 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toni Urg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Fisk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urg.
Urg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fisk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fisk lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Toni Urg has been cut.
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!
Fisk jabs at Urg's body.
Urg is breathing heavily.
Fisk lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Urg head around and knocks him out cold! Fisk hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Fisk!
Wilson Fisk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slyvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Slyvia
vs
Africanus

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

199 cm
20
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Slyvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyvia throws a series of punches but Africanus avoids them all with ease.
Slyvia throws a series of punches but Africanus moves out of range.
Slyvia misses with a two punch combination.

Africanus moves into the clinch successfully.
Africanus wants a takedown.
Slyvia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slyvia has had enough of the clinch but Africanus keeps him there for the moment.

Africanus breaks from the clinch.
Slyvia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Africanus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Slyvia misses.

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

Africanus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Slyvia avoids the body shot from Africanus.
Slyvia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Africanus circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Slyvia. No joy for Africanus on that attempt.

Africanus clinches up with Slyvia and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slyvia wants to break free but Africanus has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyvia is trying to break the clinch but Africanus has him pressed against the cage.
Africanus is stalling here.
Africanus receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Africanus breaks the clinch.
Slyvia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Africanus.
Africanus looks for a takedown but Slyvia sprawls well.
Tim Slyvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scipio Africanus.
Slyvia tries to clinch
and Africanus counters with a body kick.
Africanus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slyvia pinned against the cage. Slyvia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Africanus dives in and scores a takedown into Slyvia's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus throwing strikes but missing.
Africanus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slyvia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Africanus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Slyvia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Slyvia is working an open guard so Africanus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Africanus moves into the clinch.
Slyvia is looking to break free of the clinch but Africanus has double underhooks.
Africanus lands an elbow just above Slyvia 's eye.

It looks like Tim Slyvia has been cut.

Africanus pulls guard effortlessly.
Slyvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Africanus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slyvia being controlled here momentarily.
Africanus trying to keep a closed guard but Slyvia is proving a slippery customer.
Slyvia wants to control from the top but Africanus keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Africanus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slyvia.
Slyvia wants to clinch but Africanus slips to the side

and Africanus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Africanus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Slyvia looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus throwing shots but Slyvia is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Africanus controlling the pace.
Slyvia manages to get to full guard.
Africanus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Africanus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Africanus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Africanus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scipio Africanus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slyvia lands with an uppercut that bounces Africanus off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Slyvia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Africanus fails with a takedown attempt.

Africanus rushes Slyvia and presses him up against the cage.
Slyvia being controlled against the cage.
Slyvia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slyvia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Africanus stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus has Slyvia pressed against the cage, preventing Slyvia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slyvia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Africanus has him pressed against the cage.

Africanus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slyvia looks to clinch
and Africanus counters with a head kick.
Africanus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slyvia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tim Slyvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scipio Africanus.
Africanus keeps the fight on the outside.
Tim Slyvia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Africanus misses with a takedown attempt - Slyvia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Slyvia gets tackled into the cage by Africanus. Africanus maintains the clinch.
Africanus stalling against the cage.
Slyvia is trying to maintain a safe position but Africanus gets an underhook and turns Slyvia into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Africanus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slyvia tries to clinch up but Africanus circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slyvia loads up on a big right hand but Africanus slips the punch.
Crunch! Africanus slams his shin into Slyvia's torso.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown but Slyvia shows good takedown defense.
Slyvia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Africanus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slyvia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slyvia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Africanus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Africanus has a takedown stuffed.
Slyvia dodges the punch combination from Africanus.
Slyvia leaves Africanus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyvia tries to clinch up.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slyvia but Slyvia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slyvia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Africanus circles away quickly and effectively.
Africanus tries for a takedown but Slyvia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slyvia misses with the combination.
Slyvia tries to clinch but Africanus is having none of it.

Africanus clinches up against the cage.
Africanus tries for a takedown but Slyvia manages to get underhooks.
Africanus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Slyvia has his foot on Africanus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Africanus works his way back into a safe position though.
Africanus wants to pass the guard but Slyvia is keeping the position.
Africanus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slyvia wants to stand up but Africanus is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Africanus stopping the sweep attempt from Slyvia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Slyvia's cut.
That's time! Slyvia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Africanus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slyvia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slyvia looks to clinch

and Africanus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slyvia.
Africanus jumps guard but Slyvia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Africanus.

Africanus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slyvia tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Africanus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Africanus stands up from half guard.
Slyvia is looking to clinch but Africanus is avoiding it.
Slyvia slaps away a takedown attempt from Africanus, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus throws a right hand that Slyvia ducks under and follows up with a left that Slyvia also avoids with ease.
Slyvia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Africanus closes the distance and clinches.
Slyvia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slyvia working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Slyvia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Africanus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Africanus is struggling to control the position.

Africanus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slyvia doesn't manage to clinch there - Africanus circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyvia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Africanus has a takedown stuffed.
Tim Slyvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scipio Africanus.

Africanus darts in and clinches Slyvia up against the cage.

Africanus manages to break the clinch.
Slyvia connects with a nice looking jab.
Africanus cracks the inside of Slyvia's front leg.
Tim Slyvia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyvia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Africanus shoots for a double leg takedown but Slyvia sprawls well. He's pushed Africanus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Africanus slips a jab and a cross from Slyvia.
Slyvia misses with a hook.
Africanus misses with a takedown attempt - Slyvia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slyvia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Africanus.
Slyvia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Africanus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Africanus fails with a takedown attempt.
Africanus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slyvia swivels and escapes.
Slyvia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Africanus swats away the attempt to clinch by Slyvia.
Slyvia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Africanus on the side of the head.
Africanus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slyvia finds it's way round the side to connect with Africanus's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slyvia tries to break the clinch but Africanus is controlling the position.
Africanus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Africanus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Africanus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slyvia defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Africanus wants to control but Slyvia is keeping him busy.
Scipio Africanus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Africanus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slyvia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tim Slyvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scipio Africanus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Slyvia looking for submissions off his back.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scipio Africanus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rampage
vs
McMichaels

188 cm
26
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rampage Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug McMichaels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a low kick as Rampage jumps back.
A combination from McMichaels does no damage.
Rampage throws a right and a left that McMichaels avoids nicely.
Doug McMichaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McMichaels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rampage's hands.
McMichaels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McMichaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rampage counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by McMichaels. Beautiful body shot.
Rampage with a jab.
McMichaels throws a nice looking combination but Rampage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rampage.
McMichaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMichaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McMichaels lands a jab to the nose.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rampage throws a leg kick which misses McMichaels's front leg but catches the back leg as McMichaels tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rampage.
McMichaels throws a series of punches but Rampage avoids them all with ease.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rampage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMichaels throws a head kick but Rampage moves out of range.
A left and a right from McMichaels both land. Nice combination.
McMichaels throws a combination. Rampage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch lands to the side of Rampage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rampage.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rampage gets a clinch.
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!
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMichaels avoids it.

Rampage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rampage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rampage lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMichaels misses with a wild combination.
McMichaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rampage.
McMichaels misses with a combination

and Rampage counters by clinching up.

Rampage breaks from the clinch.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses
and Rampage counters with a nice leg kick.
McMichaels throws a solid leg kick but Rampage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McMichaels.
Rampage avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMichaels slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from McMichaels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels misses with a head kick.
McMichaels misses with an uppercut. Rampage saw that one coming.
McMichaels needs to keep his hands up - Rampage had a free shot at his head there.

Rampage takes the fight into the clinch.
Rampage keeps control of McMichaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMichaels wants to break the clinch but can't.

Rampage manages to break the clinch.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
McMichaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Rampage. Those never looked like landing.
McMichaels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McMichaels looks to land a body kick but Rampage moved away.
McMichaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McMichaels motions for Rampage to come forward. McMichaels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McMichaels misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McMichaels.
McMichaels looks winded!

Rampage rushes McMichaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rampage breaks from the clinch.
Rampage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMichaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMichaels misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Rampage.
Rampage connects with a crisp jab.
McMichaels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Rampage rushes McMichaels and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rampage breaks from the clinch.
McMichaels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rampage fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doug McMichaels will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McMichaels throws a right hand that Rampage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rampage also avoids with ease.
McMichaels moves out of range of the strikes.
McMichaels moves out of range as Rampage strikes.
McMichaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McMichaels misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Rampage.
Rampage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McMichaels back to the cage. Rampage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rampage Rampage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rampage throws a jab but it's blocked by McMichaels.
McMichaels tries to land a front kick but Rampage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
Rampage throws a lazy right hand but McMichaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rampage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McMichaels's head.
McMichaels lands with an uppercut that bounces Rampage off the cage and back into range.
Rampage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage works the jab nicely.
McMichaels misses with a low kick.
McMichaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McMichaels misses with a few strikes there.
McMichaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rampage misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Rampage lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMichaels doesn't seem phased though.
Rampage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMichaels.
McMichaels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rampage slips a jab and a cross from McMichaels.
McMichaels looks to throw the jab but Rampage is out of range.
Rampage looks to land a left hand but McMichaels moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Rampage misses.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from Rampage.
McMichaels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McMichaels throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMichaels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rampage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMichaels fails to land with a series of punches.
McMichaels is breathing heavily.
McMichaels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McMichaels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rampage misses with a wild combination.
McMichaels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rampage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Rampage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rampage. Those never looked like landing.
Rampage thuds his right hand into McMichaels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rampage checks a low kick from McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rampage.
Rampage thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMichaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Rampage throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rampage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
McMichaels misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rampage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Rampage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rampage Rampage is winning the standup battle so far.

Rampage pushes McMichaels up against the cage in a clinch.
Rampage'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.
Rampage has McMichaels pressed against the cage, preventing McMichaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rampage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McMichaels's efforts to push away.

Rampage breaks from the clinch.
McMichaels throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMichaels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
McMichaels misses with a head kick.

Rampage closes the distance and pushes McMichaels back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Rampage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McMichaels throws a right hand that Rampage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rampage also avoids with ease.
Rampage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rampage.
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
McMichaels misses with a lunging right hand
and Rampage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rampage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rampage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMichaels.
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from Rampage.
McMichaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMichaels misses with a series of wild punches.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses
and Rampage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMichaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rampage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels defending well as Rampage loads up on a big left hand.
Rampage lands with a right hand.
A jab from McMichaels misses.
McMichaels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMichaels throws a hook but Rampage blocks it.
McMichaels slips a jab and a cross from Rampage.
Rampage tries to bum rush McMichaels with a series of wild strikes but McMichaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMichaels takes one to the side of the head.
Rampage throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
Rampage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rampage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rampage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McMichaels momentarily.
A big left from Rampage misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rampage.
Rampage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
Rampage blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMichaels throws a nice looking combination but Rampage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rampage closes the distance and pushes McMichaels back into the cage.
McMichaels tries to circle away but Rampage has him pinned against the cage.
Rampage lands a shoulder strike.

Rampage breaks from the clinch.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.

Rampage closes the distance and clinches.
Rampage keeps control of McMichaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rampage lands a left hand.
McMichaels is trying to force a seperation but Rampage has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage scores with a nice hook to the head.

McMichaels is rocked!

Rampage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMichaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Rampage finish him?
McMichaels misses with a head kick.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rampage lands a head shot.
Rampage drops McMichaels with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McMichaels! Rampage dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rampage Rampage!
A relieved looking Rampage Rampage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen How To Love as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fresh
vs
Johnson

185 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

193 cm
25
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fresh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Fresh's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson is fighting to break Fresh's control of his arms but Fresh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fresh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Fresh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Fresh!
Fresh preventing the sweep.
Fresh stops Johnson from standing up.

Fresh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fresh circles away.
Fresh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad Fresh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fresh.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fresh defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fresh leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fresh pinned against the cage. Fresh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fresh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fresh takes the fight into the clinch.
Fresh scores with a shoulder strike.
Fresh lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fresh down to the mat. Fresh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fresh avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson looks winded!

Fresh has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fresh lands with a left to the head.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Fresh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fresh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fresh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fresh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Fresh lands a nice uppercut.
Fresh crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Fresh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fresh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fresh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

Johnson is rocked!
Fresh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fresh finish him?
Fresh working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Johnson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Fresh, and another! Johnson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vlad Fresh!
Vlad Fresh is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Vlad Fresh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.