RISE 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Livin' Like I'm Dyin. Kevin Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cruz
vs
Santos

186 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Santos !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Santos , looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Kevin Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Felix Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Santos . Beautiful body shot.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Santos .
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz shoots and misses
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Santos scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Santos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cruz shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Cruz shoots in.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Santos lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz tries to work over Santos 's front leg with a kick but Santos checks it.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Santos scores with a nice strike.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Santos .
Felix Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos cracks Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Cruz shoots in.
Santos lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Santos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cruz eats them both and turns towards Santos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Santos .
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Santos .
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Santos works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Kevin Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Santos .
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos feints a jab promting Cruz to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cruz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos lands with a good body shot.
Felix Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos lands a two punch combo.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Santos !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelly Belly Butterball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Power
vs
Belly Butterball

210 cm
18
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jelly Belly Butterball!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Butterball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
Power fails with the takedown

and Butterball counters by moving into the clinch.
Butterball wants to break free but Power has control.

Butterball jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Butterball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.
Power trying to control but Butterball is working from the bottom.
Butterball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Butterball is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Butterball is trying to break the clinch but Power has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Butterball jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Butterball seems keen to control Power's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butterball trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Butterball wants to sweep but no luck.
Power looking to sit in guard and control but Butterball gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Butterball sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterball wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Butterball stops Power from standing up.
Power wants to control the position but Butterball says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Butterball stalling.
Butterball throwing shots but Power is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Butterball decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Butterball throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.

Butterball scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Butterball passes the guard and advances to mount!
Butterball is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Butterball misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Butterball lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Power is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to control but Butterball is having none of it.
Butterball looking to finish with strikes here!
Power tries to hold on but Butterball postures up.
Butterball takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Butterball might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jelly Belly Butterball dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Power thuds his right hand into Butterball's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Butterball tries to clinch there but Power circles away.

Butterball has managed to clinch.
Power drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Butterball gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power being controlled against the cage.
Butterball tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Power is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Butterball is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power breaks the clinch.
Power shoots for a takedown but Butterball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butterball pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butterball shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Butterball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butterball is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.

Power shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Power showed some decent athleticism there.
Butterball works his way to full guard. Good work.
Power trying to control but Butterball is working from the bottom.
Butterball controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard.
Butterball seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butterball works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butterball not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butterball with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Power is in trouble now - Butterball has advanced to mount!
Butterball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterball looking to finish Power with some ground and pound. This is bad for Power!

Butterball working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Power blocking the ground and pound.

Butterball is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Butterball extends the arm and Power is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jelly Belly Butterball!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rukah Padero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Siver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Padero
vs
Siver

176 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
153 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukah Padero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Siver!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siver throws a right and a left that Padero avoids nicely.
Siver throws a nice looking combination but Padero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Padero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Siver has managed to clinch.
Siver is trying to force a seperation but Padero has the dominant position.
Padero jumps guard but Siver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Padero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siver just stands there and leans against the cage.

Siver breaks from the clinch.
Siver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Padero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Siver keeps Padero at a distance using the push kick.
Siver throws a low kick, looking for Padero 's leg but Padero calmly moves out of range.
Padero dodges the punch combination from Siver.
Siver throws a head kick but Padero moves out of range.
Siver tries to bum rush Padero with a series of wild strikes but Padero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Siver. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Padero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Padero backs up against the cage.
Siver throws a head kick but Padero moves out of range.
Siver throws a push kick but Padero slaps the foot to one side.
Siver feints a jab promting Padero to slip. Siver then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Padero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dennis Siver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Padero clinches up against the cage.
Padero is trying to pull guard but Siver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rukah Padero . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padero tries to pull guard but Siver holds him up against the cage and eventually Padero drops back down to his feet.
Siver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Padero decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siver is posturing up here but Padero has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Siver tries to roll out but it's too tight and Siver has to tap! Slick submission there by Padero !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rukah Padero !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jameson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Simms's chin.

Jameson
vs
Simms

175 cm
20
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Simms!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simms scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jameson dodges the punch combination from Simms.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simms sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson needs to keep his hands up - Simms had a free shot at his head there.
Simms lands a head shot.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simms lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson tries to clinch up
and Simms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simms but Simms pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simms throws a right and a left that Jameson avoids nicely.
Jameson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Simms moves out of range.
Simms missing with a left hand there. Jameson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simms lands a nice hook to Jameson's body. Jameson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jameson tries to clinch up
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Simms which made him look bad.
Simms misses with a looping right.
Simms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Simms misses with a wild combination.
Simms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson tries to clinch
and Simms counters with a right hand to the body.
Jameson tries to clinch up
and Simms counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simms as he avoids it easily.
Simms scores with a body shot.
Jameson looks to clinch
and Simms counters with a series of strikes. Jameson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Simms sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simms will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms scores with a shot to the body.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a left and a right that stings Jameson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simms counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simms finds it's way round the side to connect with Jameson's head.
Simms checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Simms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Simms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jameson moves away.
Jameson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jameson dives in and grabs Simms's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simms pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Simms lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
Nice body punch from Simms.
Simms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simms throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simms lands a right hook to the body.
Steven Simms seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Jameson misses.
Jameson darts in trying to clinch
and Simms counters with a right hand to the body.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up with Simms, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes Simms against the cage but Simms circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson blocks a head kick by Simms.
James Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steven Simms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jameson misses with a few strikes there.
James Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simms counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simms but Simms pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jameson avoids the body shot from Simms.
Jameson throws a right and a left that Simms avoids nicely.
Simms connects with a body shot that sends Jameson's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simms to score with a decent uppercut.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Simms counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Jameson.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jameson.
Simms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jameson was well out of range. Poor timing from Simms.
Jameson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simms lands a jab to Jameson's midsection.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Simms counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Simms sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Jameson misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Simms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Simms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Simms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Jameson wants to clinch but Simms slips to the side
and Simms counters with a left to the body.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson darts in trying to clinch
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Simms sprawls well.
Simms swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jameson.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a nice body shot.
Simms lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jameson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jameson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jameson tries to clinch but Simms moves away
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Simms sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson tries to clinch
and Simms counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Simms.
Jameson blocks the body kick.
Simms misses with a wild combination.
Jameson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simms wants it to stay on the feet.
Jameson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson shoots for a double leg takedown but Simms sprawls well. He's pushed Jameson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simms scores with a one two! Jameson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simms circles away.
Simms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jameson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms tests Jameson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simms just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson looks to clinch
and Simms counters with a left to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Simms shows good takedown defense.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Simms.
Jameson moves to clinch but Simms breaks away
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simms throws a series of strikes that have Jameson backpedaling.

Jameson is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
Oh Jameson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Simms does no damage.
Jameson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jameson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simms circles away.
Jameson closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Simms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jameson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Simms!
An out of breath Steven Simms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Jasquelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jasquelle
vs
Love

178 cm
26
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

180 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jethro Jasquelle!
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, Alexis Love!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasquelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Love moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jasquelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Love shoots for a double leg takedown but Jasquelle sprawls well. He's pushed Love's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jasquelle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Love is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Love shoots in looking for a takedown but Jasquelle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Love's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Jasquelle scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Alexis Love has been cut.

Jasquelle cracks Love with a big right hand and Love goes down!

Love is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jasquelle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Love is still in real trouble! Can Jasquelle finish him?
Jasquelle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Love's guard.
Love working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jasquelle.

Jasquelle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jasquelle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jasquelle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Love works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Jasquelle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Love has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jasquelle has managed to get both his arms back between Love's legs - danger averted.
Love preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jasquelle wanted to stand there but Love had control of the position.
Jasquelle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Love on the ground.
Jasquelle postures up in Love's guard and throws a big left but Love blocks it.
Jasquelle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Love seems to have recovered his senses.
Jasquelle wants to get up but he can't break Love's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jasquelle is breathing heavily.

Love working for a triangle but Jasquelle defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexis Love!
A very excited looking Alexis Love 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.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Salonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Diaz
vs
Salonen

183 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
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, Timo Salonen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz works the jab nicely.

Diaz moves into the clinch.
Salonen missing with knees to the body.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salonen smiles and moves away.

Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Salonen in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Salonen has him pressed against the cage.
Salonen lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Salonen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Diaz gets control of Salonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salonen!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonen is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Salonen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Diaz is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Salonen is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Kingfisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Miller looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kingfisher
vs
Miller

183 cm
23
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kingfisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Miller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kingfisher moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Miller jumps guard and drags Kingfisher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kingfisher stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kingfisher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kingfisher tries to stand but Miller is controlling his head.
Kingfisher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kingfisher working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingfisher looks up at the clock and then as Miller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kingfisher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Kingfisher decides to stand up, so the ref orders Miller to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kingfisher instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kingfisher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kingfisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingfisher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
Kingfisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingfisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing Kingfisher from standing up.
Kingfisher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey Kingfisher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kingfisher wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Kingfisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingfisher throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kingfisher takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller is trying to drag Kingfisher to the mat but Kingfisher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kingfisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingfisher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingfisher tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Kingfisher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joey Kingfisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Miller.

Kingfisher breaks from the clinch.

Kingfisher has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingfisher is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kingfisher.

Kingfisher has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kingfisher working the body and head with strikes.
Kingfisher landing a few strikes.
Miller tries to escape but Kingfisher is in control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Kingfisher politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kingfisher prefers to stall for the moment though.

Kingfisher is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Kingfisher scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Kingfisher 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.

Kingfisher tries to clinch up.

Kingfisher closes the distance and clinches.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kingfisher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kingfisher wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Kingfisher has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Kingfisher manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kingfisher controlling the action here.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Kingfisher has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingfisher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Joey Kingfisher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kingfisher has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.

Kingfisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingfisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingfisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller shoots in but Kingfisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kingfisher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Kingfisher scoring with strikes.
Kingfisher staying calm.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Kingfisher lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Kingfisher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kingfisher controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingfisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kingfisher decides to stand back up. Kingfisher steps back and let's Miller get back to his feet.

Kingfisher gets a takedown into half guard.
Kingfisher wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kingfisher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingfisher working away.
Miller being controlled for a moment.
Miller gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingfisher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Kingfisher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A punch combination from Miller misses.
Kingfisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Kingfisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Kingfisher tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.

Kingfisher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miller's guard.
Kingfisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joey Kingfisher.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingfisher circles away quickly and effectively.

Kingfisher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Kingfisher is now in Miller's guard.
Kingfisher content to stall in guard here.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kingfisher controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the position but Kingfisher postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Joey Kingfisher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kingfisher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kingfisher is in Miller's guard.
Kingfisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingfisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Kingfisher is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingfisher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Kingfisher moves into the clinch successfully.

Kingfisher has hold of one of Miller's legs. Miller is fighting the takedown attempt but Kingfisher gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kingfisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingfisher is controlling him.
Kingfisher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joey Kingfisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kingfisher gets to his feet - Miller follows without any prompting.
Kingfisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kingfisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kingfisher has managed to clinch.
Kingfisher tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Kingfisher drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Kingfisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kingfisher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Kingfisher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Benton
vs
Morris

205 cm
20
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
27
230 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Morris!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton thows a body shot but no joy.
Benton misses with a few strikes there.
Benton throws a lazy uppercut
and Morris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benton thinking.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benton swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Morris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benton slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benton misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Morris lands with a good body shot.
Morris jabs at Benton's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton misses with a series of wild punches.
Morris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benton gets caught flat footed, as Morris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Morris is working Benton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benton's guard.

Benton is working an open guard so Morris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.
Benton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris moves out of range as Benton strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton tries to bum rush Morris with a series of wild strikes but Morris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benton throws a poor cross that misses

and Morris counters with a single leg into guard. Benton didn't expect that.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morris wants to stand but Benton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Benton is pulling down on Morris's head. It's preventing any offense from Morris, at least for the moment.
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morris trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
Morris is looking to stand up but Benton won't let him.
Benton pulls Morris in to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benton throws a right hand that Morris ducks under and follows up with a left that Morris also avoids with ease.
Morris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benton. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Benton. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
Bubba Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Morris.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Benton.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Benton lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Morris moves into the clinch.

Benton breaks from the clinch.
Morris 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.
Benton thows a body shot but no joy.
Benton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Morris.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benton circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Benton lunges at Morris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morris's hand.
Benton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benton quickly recovers to half guard.
Benton wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morris wants to stand up but Benton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Benton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benton wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.

We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Benton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bubba Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton misses with a looping right.
Paul Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morris blocks a jab.
Bubba Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benton doesn't seem bothered though.
Benton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Morris closes the distance and clinches.

Morris jumps into guard, dragging Benton to the mat.

Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.

Morris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Morris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benton wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.

Morris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
Benton cracks Morris with a solid left hand.

Morris is looking for a triangle but Benton pushes his legs off easily.
Benton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benton trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morris 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bubba Benton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benton misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Benton. Beautiful body shot.
Benton scores with a body shot.
Morris throws a leg kick but Benton checks it.
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Benton circles away.
Benton lands a nice looking body shot.
Benton misses with a wild combination.
Morris slips under a jab.
Benton misses with a body shot.
Benton misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benton misses the body punch
and Morris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Benton is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benton avoid being mounted?
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morris is working away from the top position though.
Benton gets full guard.
Morris tries to stand but Benton is controlling from the bottom.
Benton controls Morris momentarily but Morris frees himself.
Bubba Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Morris postures up in Benton's guard and throws a big left but Benton blocks it.
Benton is pulling down on Morris's head. It's preventing any offense from Morris, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
Benton throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.

Morris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris wants to stand but Benton is controlling his arm.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but Morris drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Benton regains half guard.
Morris seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Benton wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Benton wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris is taking a breather. Benton 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Benton missing with punches from the bottom.
Paul Morris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Morris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patellar Luxation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hardy
vs
Luxation

200 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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Steel Penn's All 160

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patellar Luxation!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luxation throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Luxation is just out of range.
Hardy stuns Luxation with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luxation slips under a jab.
Luxation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luxation dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Clint Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luxation.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luxation thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy throws a body punch but Luxation moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy slips under a jab from Luxation.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luxation counters with a nice body kick.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Luxation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luxation connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Clint Hardy has been cut.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luxation. Luxation obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy misses the jab.
Luxation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Luxation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Luxation saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luxation.
Hardy is looking to wear down Luxation with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses

and Luxation counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hardy! Luxation lets Hardy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Luxation moves out of range of the strikes.
Luxation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Luxation there.

Hardy is rocked!
Luxation avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luxation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luxation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Luxation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crunch! Luxation slams his shin into Hardy's torso.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Luxation throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hardy is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Patellar Luxation!
During a confident post fight interview, Patellar Luxation thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.