Battlefield 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Gomez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sumrall
vs
Gomez

185 cm
32
194 lbs
27 - 21 - 0

175 cm
32
175 lbs
21 - 23 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sumrall.
Gomez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sumrall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomez scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sumrall, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumrall.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside that Gomez shrugs off.
Gomez is looking for a takedown.
Sumrall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sumrall tries a knee to the head but Gomez blocks it.
Sumrall is pressed up against the cage. Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sumrall down to the mat. Sumrall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Sumrall sprawls well.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gomez.
A jab from Sumrall does it's job there.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Sumrall.
Sumrall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumrall throws a big shot that misses.
Sumrall moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sumrall darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Sumrall lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Sumrall misses with an elbow over the top.
Gomez dodges an elbow strike from Sumrall.

Gomez wants the takedown. Sumrall is fighting it off but Gomez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sumrall's guard against the cage.
Sumrall being controlled here, momentarily.

Sumrall is looking for a triangle here but Gomez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sumrall seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomez dominates the positioning.
Sumrall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sumrall is looking to regain half guard here but Gomez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sumrall is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sumrall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumrall prevents Gomez from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sumrall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sumrall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sumrall pushes Gomez off looking to stand but Gomez dives back in and keeps control.
Gomez wants to free his trapped foot but Sumrall is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gomez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Sumrall is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Sumrall closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sumrall is defending well.
Gomez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumrall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez has Sumrall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sumrall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gomez is looking for a takedown.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.
Sumrall misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Sumrall holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomez drops back down to his feet.
Sumrall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomez's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sumrall lands with a light punch inside.
Sumrall lands an elbow that stopped Gomez in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a hook to the ribs.

Gomez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sumrall regains guard.
Sumrall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumrall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
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 Pat Sumrall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sumrall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Sumrall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sumrall misses with a low kick.
Sumrall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.

Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomez showed some decent athleticism there.
Sumrall wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Gomez seems content to control.

Gomez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sumrall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sumrall pushes Gomez off looking to stand but Gomez dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is taking a breather. Sumrall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sumrall moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Sumrall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sumrall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sumrall wants to sweep but no luck.
Sumrall is working hard here to advance position.
Sumrall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.
Sumrall advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez kicks Sumrall off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Sumrall. Beautiful body shot.

Gomez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sumrall on his heels. He'll look to pass Sumrall's guard now, I'm sure.

Gomez gets to his feet. Sumrall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Sumrall rushes Gomez and presses him up against the cage.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
Sumrall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gomez.
Gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sumrall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez fails to pull guard.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoiding damage as Sumrall throws knees to the body.
Sumrall lands with a right to the head.
Sumrall misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Sumrall.
Sumrall connects with a knee to the head.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside that Gomez shrugs off.
Sumrall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sumrall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gomez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sumrall is defending well.
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez takes an elbow to the temple.
Sumrall lands with a light punch inside.
Sumrall lands an elbow just above Gomez 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Sumrall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumrall lands an elbow just above Gomez 's eye.
Sumrall lands with a right to the head.
Sumrall tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Pat Sumrall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Sumrall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumrall.
Sumrall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sumrall lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gomez is trying to push Sumrall away but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sumrall connects with a knee to the head.
Gomez takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Sumrall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Sumrall as he connects with a hook.
Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sumrall can pounce on him.
Sumrall tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumrall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sumrall lands a head kick!
Sumrall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Sumrall clinches.
Sumrall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Sumrall finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sumrall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumrall thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Sumrall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Sumrall darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Gomez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sumrall walks away with a smile on his face. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sumrall fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomez in the body.
Sumrall tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sumrall is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Sumrall circles away and we're back to standing.
Sumrall looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Sumrall scores with a hook.
Sumrall misses with a head kick.
Sumrall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Sumrall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside that Gomez shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gomez is trying to drag Sumrall to the mat but Sumrall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gomez.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow.
Sumrall scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
A short right from Sumrall on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
Sumrall lands an elbow just above Gomez 's eye.
Gomez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gomez blocks the elbow strike.
Sumrall connects with a knee to the head.
Gomez takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Sumrall on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumrall.
Gomez is trying to force a seperation but Sumrall has the dominant position.

Gomez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sumrall keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Jose Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez won't allow Sumrall to get back to his feet.
Sumrall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gomez won't allow Sumrall to get back to his feet.
Jose Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sumrall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gomez has passed into side control.

Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Sumrall is defending well.

Gomez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sumrall defends it nicely.
Jose Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sumrall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Sumrall.
Pat Sumrall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Sumrall moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumrall lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Pat Sumrall is winning the standup battle so far.
Sumrall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sumrall clinches with his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Sumrall!
Pat Sumrall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raive Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malapitan
vs
Lannister

173 cm
26
200 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

186 cm
20
201 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raive Malapitan!
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, Jaime Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lannister.
A swing and a miss from Lannister.
Malapitan takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lannister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Raive Malapitan has been cut.
A left and a right from Lannister both land. Nice combination.
Malapitan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lannister to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Malapitan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lannister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malapitan fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Malapitan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lannister tries to bench press Malapitan off him but Malapitan keeps the position.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan landing a few strikes.

It looks like Jaime Lannister has been cut.
Lannister wants to control but Malapitan postures up.
Malapitan grinds an elbow into Lannister's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lannister can't do much from the bottom here.
Malapitan with the ground and pound but Lannister regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Malapitan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan slows the pace down in half guard.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan thows a huge punch but Lannister dodges it nicely.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.
Lannister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malapitan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malapitan thows a huge punch but Lannister dodges it nicely.
Malapitan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malapitan misses with a head shot. Lannister uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lannister's head.
Malapitan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now.
Lannister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a big elbow that misses.
Malapitan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan slips nicely into half guard.
Lannister trying to hold on to Malapitan's head to control him but Malapitan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is refusing to be controlled, as Malapitan sits in half guard.

Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lannister sees it coming and defends easily.

Malapitan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malapitan slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lannister is refusing to be controlled, as Malapitan sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raive Malapitan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lannister lands a jab to the nose.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister cracks Malapitan with an open hand slap.
Raive Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malapitan slips under a jab from Lannister.
Lannister tries to bum rush Malapitan with a series of wild strikes but Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malapitan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lannister's waist but Lannister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malapitan off to one side.
Lannister throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lannister 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.
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lannister misses the jab.
Lannister misses with a hook. Malapitan ducked under it nicely.
Lannister loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Jaime Lannister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Malapitan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malapitan looks to land a strike but Lannister avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now.
Malapitan is stalling in the full guard.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malapitan prevents Lannister from getting back to his feet.
Malapitan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malapitan scoring with some ground and pound.
Malapitan landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malapitan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malapitan trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Malapitan stops Lannister from standing up.
Malapitan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lannister is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malapitan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malapitan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malapitan throws a big elbow that misses.
Malapitan throws a big right hand that misses.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lannister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raive Malapitan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malapitan slips a straight right by Lannister.
Lannister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Lannister.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malapitan. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister stuffs the takedown.
Lannister throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Jaime Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
Good exchange - Lannister coming out on top.
Malapitan gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Raive Malapitan's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Lannister finds it's target.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lannister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malapitan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lannister jabs Malapitan right on the nose. Malapitan blinks but takes it well.

Malapitan is rocked!

Raive Malapitan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Malapitan is looking to close the distance but Lannister sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Malapitan crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Malapitan is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jaime Lannister!

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 Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ripkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jay Franlkin
vs
Ripkin

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jay Franlkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ripkin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franlkin throws a series of punches but Ripkin moves out of range.
Franlkin lands a jab to the head.
Josh Ripkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ripkin closes the distance and clinches.
Ripkin landing knees to the body.
Franlkin is trying to force a seperation but Ripkin has the dominant position.

Ripkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripkin tries to clinch up.
Ripkin has a takedown stuffed.
Ripkin walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franlkin pinned against the cage. Franlkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franlkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ripkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ripkin.
Some wild striking there from Franlkin.
Franlkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Franlkin.
Franlkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Ripkin is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ripkin got wobbled bad by a big combination! Franlkin presses forward with punches and knees until Ripkin stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ripkin closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Jay Franlkin!
Richard Jay Franlkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reece Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen Intro+Port Royal - Running Wild as his entrance music. Lucius Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meyers
vs
Torres

187 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reece Meyers!
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, Lucius Torres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres cracks the inside of Meyers's front leg.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Torres wants to clinch up but Meyers keeps it at a distance.

Meyers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Meyers gets to his feet. Torres looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Meyers has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.

Meyers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Meyers tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
Meyers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres is looking to clinch.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Meyers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Torres tries to clinch but Meyers moves out of range.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meyers throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Torres closes the distance but Meyers moves to the side
and Meyers counters with a straight right hand.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Meyers lands a nice shot that snaps Torres's head back.
Meyers misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meyers.
Torres moves to clinch but Meyers breaks away
and Meyers counters with a nice body shot.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meyers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.
Meyers misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.

Torres rushes Meyers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Torres manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyers throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.

Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyers, pushing him back against the cage.
Meyers is trying to break the clinch but Torres is controlling him.
Meyers takes a knee right on the jaw!

Meyers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Torres is pushing Meyers's head away, looking to escape. Meyers manages to hold on to the position though.
Torres prevents Meyers from improving position.

Meyers decides to stand back up. Meyers steps back and let's Torres get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to clinch up but Meyers keeps it at a distance.
Torres is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meyers.

Meyers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Torres.

Torres breaks from the clinch.
Meyers works the jab nicely.
Torres throws a low kick but Meyers avoids it.
Meyers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Meyers throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres tries to clinch but Meyers is having none of it.
Torres is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meyers keeps the fight on the outside.
Meyers misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Meyers does no damage.

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

Torres pushes Meyers off and gets back to his feet.

Torres moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Torres manages to break the clinch.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Meyers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A nice combination there by Meyers.

Meyers closes the distance and clinches.
Meyers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.

Torres manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Meyers does no damage.
Reece Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Torres closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyers.

Meyers has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Torres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres is not content to let Meyers control the position.

Meyers decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Meyers misses.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Torres clinches.
Torres jumps guard but Meyers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Torres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reece Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucius Torres.

Meyers breaks the clinch.
Torres wants to clinch up but Meyers keeps it at a distance.
Meyers lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.

Meyers gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I wouldn't like to be where Torres is right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control but Meyers postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyers grinds an elbow into Torres's temple.

Meyers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyers sprawls well. Meyers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Torres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Torres tries to clinch there but Meyers circles away.
Meyers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meyers duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
Meyers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Meyers lands a two punch combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meyers is trying to force a seperation but Torres has the dominant position.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.

Meyers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meyers lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Torres is working an open guard so Meyers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Meyers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meyers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meyers swinging wildly here.
Meyers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Meyers 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!

Meyers tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.

Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meyers.
Meyers misses with a series of wild punches.
Meyers tries to clinch up.
Torres fails with the takedown
and Meyers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Torres.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Meyers. No joy for Torres on that attempt.
Torres is trying desperately to land a takedown but Meyers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Torres.
Meyers slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reece Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucius Torres.
Meyers is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to clinch but Meyers is having none of it.
Torres connects with a leg kick. Meyers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyers pinned against the cage. Meyers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meyers with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Meyers takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyers can't break the clinch.

Torres manages to break the clinch.
Meyers throws a head kick that half lands.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Meyers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Meyers is proving a slippery customer.

Meyers gets to his feet - Torres follows without any prompting.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Meyers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meyers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?

Torres is working an open guard so Meyers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Meyers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres wants to control but Meyers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meyers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meyers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Meyers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyers circles away.
No joy there for Meyers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meyers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Torres has managed to clinch.

Torres jumps guard.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Meyers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torres, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyers pinned against the cage. Meyers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meyers is able to avoid easily.
Meyers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Meyers shows good takedown defense.
Meyers is looking to clinch.
Reece Meyers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reece Meyers is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyers wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Lucius Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres avoids the head kick by Meyers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Meyers pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Torres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Meyers!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ici La Bas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

La Bas
vs
Dawson

170 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
27
163 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ici La Bas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by La Bas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawson which made him look bad.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

La Bas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.

La Bas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dawson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ici La Bas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rymy's choice of entrance music: Lily Allen - Fuck You. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Crazy
vs
Rymy

175 cm
27
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 2

178 cm
29
192 lbs
18 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Rymy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rymy throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Crazy counter with a right hand.
Rymy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crazy counters with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crazy.
Rymy misses with a few strikes there.
Crazy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rymy.
Rymy misses with a double jab.
Rymy misses with a double jab.
Crazy wants to clinch up but Rymy keeps it at a distance.
Rymy fails with a takedown attempt.
Rymy cracks Crazy with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rymy blocks a head kick by Crazy.
Rymy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rymy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crazy moves out of range of the body kick.
Crazy misses with a low kick.
Crazy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rymy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rymy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crazy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rymy!
Sloppy strikes from Rymy. Those never looked like landing.
Crazy avoids the head kick by Rymy.
Rymy throws a combination that misses
and Crazy counters with a leg kick.
No joy there for Rymy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

Rymy is rocked!

It looks like Reijo Rymy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Rymy. Those never looked like landing.
Rymy is still on wobbly legs! Can Crazy finish him?
Reijo Rymy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy fakes the body blow, causing Rymy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rymy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Crazy!
Igor Crazy retains his middleweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Henderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Violator
vs
Henderson

172 cm
32
168 lbs
13 - 20 - 1

176 cm
26
168 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Violator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Violator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Violator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson tries to land a leg kick but Violator saw it coming and moves away.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Violator moves away and avoids it.
Violator lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Violator bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
Henderson is trying to improve his position.
Henderson pushes Violator away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Violator gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Violator landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Violator stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Henderson to get to his feet.
Violator dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Violator's head and hops out.
No luck for Violator with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Violator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Violator shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Violator misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Violator manages to avoid it.
Violator dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Henderson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Violator.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Violator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Violator rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Violator's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
Henderson tries to work over Violator's front leg with a kick but Violator checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Violator back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Violator closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Violator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Violator drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Violator thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Henderson looking for subs off his back but Violator has passed one foot through into half guard.
Violator working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Violator 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.
Violator trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well.

Violator is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Violator scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Violator passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!

Violator working for a submission but Henderson is keeping him at bay.
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 Danny Violator will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson 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.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand

and Violator counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Violator connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henderson wants to hold on but Violator pushes him away.
Violator punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Violator looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Violator looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Violator lands a heavy elbow.

Henderson tries to improve his position but Violator has taken his back! Violator has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Henderson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Violator pushes Henderson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Violator!
Danny Violator is the new welterweight champion!
Danny Violator decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.