IMMA 57 Clay Vs Bellamy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Chon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Chon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Gomez's chin.

Chon
vs
Gomez

180 cm
30
170 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

179 cm
29
170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Chon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chon throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Chon.
Gomez moves out of range as Chon strikes.
Chon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniel Chon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chon swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chon but Chon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Gomez gets a clinch.
Chon is trying to break free.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chon throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomez needs to keep his hands up - Chon had a free shot at his head there.

Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chon dodges an elbow strike from Gomez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chon misses the shot to the body.
Chon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Chon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomez landing knees to the body.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chon.
Chon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chon misses with a low kick.
Gomez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Chon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomez avoids it really well and circles away.
Chon misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chon looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Chon throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Chon moves away from the strike by Gomez.

Gomez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chon napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

Gomez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chon to his feet.
Chon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Chon punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.

Chon moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomez checks a leg kick.
Chon tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chon swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Chon lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gomez!
A jab from Gomez finds it's way through Chon's defenses.
Chon misses with a body kick.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Chon looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chon.
Chon misses with a body shot
and Gomez counters with a nice body kick.

Gomez drives through and clinches with Chon against the cage.
Gomez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Chon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Chon throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Chon misses with an uppercut
and Gomez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chon throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Chon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gomez lands a really nice looking cross but Chon seems unphased.

Chon drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Chon.
Chon is breathing heavily.
Chon slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
A telegraphed right hand from Chon misses the target.
Chon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chon misses with a straight left.
Chon throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez tries to clinch but Chon is having none of it.
Gomez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gomez lands a jab-cross combination.
Chon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chon lands with a good body shot.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chon manages to avoid it.
Chon swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez feints and then cracks Chon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chon down.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Chon.
Gomez lands with a kick to the temple. Chon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chon looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.

Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Chon. Chon maintains the 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!
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chon avoids it.

Chon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gomez moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomez prevents Chon from breaking the clinch.
Gomez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chon blocks it with crossed arms.
Chon is trying to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling him.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Chon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.

Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez stalling the fight.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chon avoids it.
Gomez misses with a knee strike.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gomez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch but Chon moves out of range.
Pablo Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chon takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Chon.
Good shot there by Chon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Chon.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chon lands with a right hand.
Chon lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Gomez is rocked!
Chon drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gomez right on the button. Gomez goes down! Chon follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chon gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Chon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Robert Boyd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boyd
vs
Jalovaara

190 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

183 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara scoring well with a low kick there.

Jalovaara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jalovaara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jalovaara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyd misses with a knee to the head.
Jalovaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Robert Boyd has been cut.
Jalovaara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jalovaara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jalovaara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd tries to pull guard but Jalovaara holds him up against the cage and eventually Boyd drops back down to his feet.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Boyd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jalovaara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boyd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jalovaara to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara cracks Boyd with a nice body shot.
A short right from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jalovaara gets through Boyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Boyd is rocked!
Jalovaara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyd backwards.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Jalovaara lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Boyd to his knees! Jalovaara keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaska Jalovaara!
Jaska Jalovaara 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Le Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Never Give Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Le Bleu
vs
Collins

193 cm
30
271 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

195 cm
22
245 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Pirates Powder

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Le Bleu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donovan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bleu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Le Bleu fails with an attempt to clinch.

Le Bleu gets caught napping as Collins dives in and scores a takedown. Le Bleu manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Bleu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Le Bleu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donovan Collins.
Le Bleu doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.

Collins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Le Bleu's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bleu being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Bleu wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Collins stands up from Le Bleu's guard - Collins perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Bleu wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Le Bleu throws a front kick aimed at Collins's knee but Collins avoids it well.
Le Bleu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le Bleu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like James Le Bleu has been cut.
Le Bleu looks to clinch
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Bleu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Le Bleu looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Bleu throws a head kick that misses.
Le Bleu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Le Bleu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Bleu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Bleu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Le Bleu's cut.
That's time! Le Bleu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Le Bleu moves to clinch but Collins breaks away
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le Bleu tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Collins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Le Bleu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Le Bleu throws a head kick that misses.
Le Bleu misses with a body kick.
Le Bleu slips a jab from Collins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Le Bleu.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Le Bleu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.

James Le Bleu's cut is getting worse.
James Le Bleu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Bleu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Bleu.
James Le Bleu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Bleu moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bleu throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Le Bleu fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Le Bleu!
Le Bleu misses with a head kick.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Bleu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Bleu with a poor takedown

and Collins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Le Bleu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Le Bleu does no damage.
Collins throws a hook but Le Bleu avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins rushes Le Bleu and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Le Bleu controlling the action here for a moment.

Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Bleu trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Bleu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to stand up but Le Bleu isn't so interested in that idea.
Collins is wriggling around but Le Bleu manages to pass to half guard.
Le Bleu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Collins won't allow Le Bleu to pass to mount.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but Le Bleu is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Bleu is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donovan Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Collins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Le Bleu is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Le Bleu is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Le Bleu controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Le Bleu working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Le Bleu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Le Bleu shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donovan Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins leaves Le Bleu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Bleu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Le Bleu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Bleu throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Le Bleu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Le Bleu looks to clinch
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Bleu.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bleu misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

James Le Bleu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins 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.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins checks a low kick from Le Bleu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Le Bleu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Bleu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Le Bleu ducks down to avoid it.

Collins pushes Le Bleu up against the cage in a clinch.

Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Bleu.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Bleu.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Bleu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins lands with an overhand left.

Jeez, James Le Bleu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.

Collins lands a big right hand that sends Le Bleu crashing to the mat! Collins stays standing though and waves Le Bleu back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Le Bleu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donovan Collins!
Donovan Collins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asylum Shaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asylum Shaco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Batista
vs
Shaco

193 cm
30
268 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
30
250 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asylum Shaco!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista stuffs the takedown.
Shaco fails to land the takedown.
Shaco fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asylum Shaco.

Batista gets caught flat footed, as Shaco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaco defends it easily.

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

Shaco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shaco, into his guard.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaco on the ground.
Batista keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaco's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Shaco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaco's head.
Batista has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Shaco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Batista passes into half guard.
Batista scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Batista.
Batista with a couple of short strikes.
Batista dominating with strikes here.
Shaco looks winded!
A big strike lands for Batista! That's really hurt Shaco and he's turned his back - Batista keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Batista jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Batista!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Shut'Em Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilkins
vs
Lewis

175 cm
27
181 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
183 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilkins 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 Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Wilkins is predictable there
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilkins missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilkins checks a low kick from Lewis.
Wilkins looks to land a body kick but Lewis moved away.
Wilkins throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Wilkins misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lewis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wilkins - the referee stops the clock and Lewis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wilkins. Lewis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wilkins throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lewis. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis checks the leg kick.
Wilkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lewis throws a head kick that Wilkins semi-blocks.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilkins. Wilkins obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins pushes Lewis away with a front kick.
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Mike Lewis has been cut.
Wilkins throws a lazy body kick
and Wilkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkins throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Lewis in the body.
Wilkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lewis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkins thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
and Lewis counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilkins misses with a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Wilkins misses.
Wilkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Wilkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lewis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wilkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wilkins misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wilkins.
Lewis throws a leg kick which misses Wilkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilkins tries to avoid it.
Wilkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilkins lands a front kick.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Wilkins.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkins moves away.
Wilkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Wilkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilkins delivers a nice body kick.
Wilkins throws a front kick aimed at Lewis's knee but Lewis avoids it well.
Wilkins thumps Lewis with a low kick.
Wilkins throws a nice head kick!
Wilkins tries to score with a low kick but Lewis moves his leg out of the way.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lewis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wilkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilkins throws a body kick that misses.
Wilkins scores with a hook to the body. Lewis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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

Wilkins is rocked!
Wilkins is looking to wear down Lewis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Wilkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Wilkins misses
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Wilkins! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lewis!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Lewis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itsanin Vasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. 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.

Vasion
vs
Del Norte

190 cm
30
282 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

194 cm
29
294 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itsanin Vasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antifanz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Vasion scores with a head kick. Del Norte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasion enables Del Norte to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Del Norte throws a strike but Vasion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vasion prevents Del Norte from getting back to his feet.

Del Norte pushes Vasion off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Del Norte moves into range and clinches up with Vasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Norte can't get the takedown.
Vasion gets underhooks to prevent Del Norte's takedown attempt.
Itsanin Vasion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antifanz Del Norte.
Vasion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Del Norte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Norte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Norte is working for takedown but Vasion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Norte up against the cage.
Del Norte tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasion misses with a body punch.

Del Norte gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Del Norte scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Norte landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vasion tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.

Del Norte is working for a kimura but Vasion is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Norte wants to take a breather but Vasion is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working over Vasion with some ground and pound. Vasion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Norte looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vasion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Norte.
Del Norte works his foot free and advances to mount.
Del Norte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vasion hang on?

It looks like Itsanin Vasion 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!
Vasion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Norte swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antifanz Del Norte!
A very excited looking Antifanz Del Norte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwyer comes to the cage accompanied by Dave Matthews Band - You Might Die Trying. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dwyer
vs
Hobson

175 cm
26
168 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

172 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Dwyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwyer misses with a wild combination.
Dwyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andy Dwyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hobson.
Dwyer throws a shot from downtown. Hobson moves away and avoids it.
Dwyer looks to land a combination but Hobson avoids it well.
Hobson moves in looking to clinch but Dwyer pushes him off.
Hobson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dwyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hobson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dwyer rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dwyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Dwyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dwyer 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.
Dwyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hobson. Hobson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dwyer lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson throws a leg kick but Dwyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dwyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dwyer.
Dwyer moves in looking to clinch but Hobson pushes him off.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dwyer circles away.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hobson gets tackled into the cage by Dwyer. Dwyer maintains the clinch.

Hobson successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dwyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dwyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dwyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dwyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hobson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dwyer has managed to get both his arms back between Hobson's legs - danger averted.
Dwyer controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Andy Dwyer just wasn't active enough.
Dwyer misses with a two punch combination.
Dwyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Dwyer circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dwyer looks to land a combination. Hobson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dwyer tries to bum rush Hobson with a series of wild strikes but Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dwyer stuns Hobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dwyer. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.

Hobson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dwyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dwyer is stalling here.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dwyer's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Dwyer being controlled against the cage.
Hobson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andy Dwyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Hobson.
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hobson looking to stall.

Dwyer breaks the clinch.
Dwyer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobson moves away from the strike by Dwyer.
Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dwyer.
Dwyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Hobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dwyer.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dwyer. Hobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dwyer circles away.
Dwyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Dwyer keeps it at a distance.
Hobson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dwyer avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Dwyer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

Hobson is rocked!

Dwyer dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Hobson has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andy Dwyer!
Andy Dwyer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanny Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanny Poffo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Palmares's chin.

Poffo
vs
Palmares

150 cm
30
205 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

181 cm
24
218 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lanny Poffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmares misses with a takedown attempt
and Poffo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Poffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmares tries for a takedown but Poffo circles away easily
and Poffo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poffo looks to land a left hand but Palmares moved out of range nicely.

Poffo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Poffo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Palmares's legs.
Palmares is trying to control Poffo's posture but Poffo avoids it.
Palmares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palmares is trying to control but can't.
Poffo is looking to take a break and control but Palmares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palmares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poffo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palmares on the ground.
Palmares tries to roll over but Poffo keeps him under control.
Palmares wants to control but Poffo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palmares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palmares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palmares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poffo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Palmares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poffo defends well.

Palmares is looking for a triangle but Poffo pushes his legs off easily.
Poffo landing with the ground and pound.
Poffo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palmares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poffo wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
Poffo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poffo is working to get back to half guard.
Poffo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Palmares tries to control but Poffo wriggling away.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palmares has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poffo's face.
Poffo is trying desperately to improve position.
Poffo wants to control but Palmares is having none of it.
Poffo tries to reverse the position but Palmares maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Palmares.
Palmares scoring with strikes but Poffo is staying in there.
Poffo is bucking up trying to escape but Palmares cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Palmares wants to finish this one by submission but Poffo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Palmares.
Poffo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Palmares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poffo is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Palmares there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poffo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poffo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmares trying to control but Poffo is having none of it.
Palmares prevents Poffo from getting the reversal.
Poffo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poffo is trying to escape the mount.

Palmares is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poffo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Palmares raining down shots from the mount!
Palmares breaks from Poffo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmares has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poffo's face.
Palmares raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Lanny Poffo has been cut.
Palmares working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Palmares dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Palmares bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poffo wants to control but Palmares postures up.
Palmares misses with the ground and pound.
Palmares lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodrigo Palmares has got the better of the ground game so far.

Palmares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poffo, who protects the arm well.
Palmares trying to control the position but Poffo is working away.
Palmares scoring with punches and elbows.
Palmares in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poffo is trying to control Palmares's posture but Palmares avoids it.
Poffo dodges the ground and pound from Palmares.
Poffo tries to bench press Palmares off him but Palmares keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmares in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Poffo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palmares creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poffo is looking to reverse the position.
Poffo is working hard here to advance position.

Palmares tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palmares has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Palmares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palmares trying to control the position but Poffo is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Palmares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmares is looking to take a break and control but Poffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poffo wants to control but Palmares postures up.
Palmares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Palmares cracks Poffo with a big right hand but Poffo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Palmares tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palmares has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poffo keeps working.
Poffo trying to remain calm as Palmares controls from the top position.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Palmares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Poffo is not content to let Palmares control the position.
Palmares landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmares controls the position from side control.
Poffo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poffo can't do much from the bottom here.
Poffo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Palmares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Poffo some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poffo can't do much from the bottom here.
Poffo is looking to regain half guard here but Palmares keeps moving and retains side control.
Palmares trying to control the position but Poffo is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Palmares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Poffo tries to sprawl but Palmares drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Palmares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poffo's head.
Palmares thows a huge punch but Poffo dodges it nicely.
Poffo tries to roll over but Palmares keeps him under control.
Poffo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Palmares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poffo is not content to let Palmares control the position.
Palmares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poffo is just riding it out for now. Palmares eventually gives up the hold.
Palmares is trying to control the action in half guard but Poffo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poffo wants to improve his position but Palmares is controlling well.
Poffo trying to control but Palmares postures up.
Poffo won't allow Palmares to pass to mount.
Palmares wants to control but Poffo is keeping him busy.
Palmares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poffo taking some punishment here, with Palmares in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Palmares there.
Poffo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lanny Poffo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmares.
Poffo has a hand on Palmares's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Palmares takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Palmares working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poffo tries to hold on but Palmares postures up.
Palmares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poffo is looking to get to half guard.
Palmares breaks from Poffo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Palmares has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poffo's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo is squirming around, avoiding Palmares's attempts to control the action.
Palmares controlling his opponent.
Palmares with a couple of short strikes.
Palmares landing strikes from the mount and Poffo is in trouble!
Poffo is squirming around, avoiding Palmares's attempts to control the action.
Palmares lands a big elbow.
Palmares throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Palmares lands a big shot there that rocks Poffo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Poffo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmares drops a big elbow. That's hurt Poffo! More shots from Palmares and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Palmares!
A victorious Rodrigo Palmares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay's entrance music is SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Clay
vs
Bellamy

201 cm
24
300 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

211 cm
22
292 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clay feints and as Bellamy raises his hands in defense, Clay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bellamy keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Bellamy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellamy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Clay throws a big elbow that misses.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Bellamy is keeping the position.
Clay throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay wants to control from the top but Bellamy keeps moving.
Clay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bellamy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bellamy pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bellamy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Bellamy is keeping the position.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellamy has wrist control.
Clay trying to move into half guard but instead Bellamy has managed to sweep!
Clay throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bellamy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay is pulling down on Bellamy's head. It's preventing any offense from Bellamy, at least for the moment.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellamy trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Samuel Bellamy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bellamy tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Bellamy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuel Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy throws a combination that misses

and Clay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clay.
Clay 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.
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bellamy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Bellamy blocks nicely.
Clay advances to half guard.
Bellamy is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clay thows a huge punch but Bellamy dodges it nicely.
Clay is pressing down on Bellamy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bellamy is holding on for now.
Bellamy trying to control but Clay postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clay connects with a nice short shot to Bellamy's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clay working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bellamy's thigh. Bellamy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellamy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellamy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bellamy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordus Clay 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.

Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bellamy moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.

Clay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clay wants to control from the top but Bellamy keeps moving.
Bellamy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay slips nicely into half guard.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellamy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Clay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bellamy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay 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.
Clay is thwarting Bellamy's attempts to control the position.
Bellamy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellamy is trying to control but can't.
Clay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bellamy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clay winds up and cracks Bellamy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clay with the ground and pound but Bellamy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gordus Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bellamy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellamy, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay advances to half guard.
Bellamy has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
Bellamy is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bellamy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bellamy won't allow Clay to pass to mount.
Bellamy is trying to stand up here but Clay is controlling him well.
Bellamy is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bellamy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Bellamy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Bellamy!
Bellamy won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Bellamy is looking to stand up but Clay won't let him.
Bellamy won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Clay is trying to control the position but Bellamy postures up.
Bellamy postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
Bellamy won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Bellamy pushes down on Clay's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bellamy wants to stand and escape but instead Clay has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellamy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordus Clay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bellamy moves to clinch but Clay breaks away
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellamy can do to turn this around?
Bellamy blocks a jab.
Bellamy tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Bellamy. Those never looked like landing.
Bellamy closes the distance but Clay moves to the side
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Bellamy wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Bellamy doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
Bellamy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Bellamy looks for the body kick but Clay saw that one coming.
Clay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bellamy tries to clinch
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellamy moves to clinch but Clay breaks away
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellamy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bellamy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellamy misses with a two punch combination.
Bellamy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clay misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clay!
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellamy.

Clay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bellamy's guard.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay forces his way into half guard.
Bellamy trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay prevents Bellamy from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellamy trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellamy defending well though.
Clay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bellamy!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bellamy's face.
Clay throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bellamy because Clay loaded up on that one.
Clay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bellamy is out cold! Clay jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
Gordus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Gordus Clay, 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.