Death Squad 147:Kane vs King PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank comes to the cage accompanied by let the bodies hit the floor. 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.

Dank
vs
Huerta

190 cm
35
278 lbs
13 - 25 - 0

195 cm
43
270 lbs
20 - 26 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

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 13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huerta counters with a good low kick that Dank was not able to check.
Dank swinging wildly here.
A bone on bone clash there as Huerta blocks the leg kick.
Dank lands with a shot to the body.
Dank throws a sloppy head kick
and Huerta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dank dives in and grabs Huerta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes down on Dank's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Dank.

Huerta has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta misses with a punch to the body.
Huerta lands a nice knee to the body.
Dank takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like John Dank has been cut.
Huerta lands a knee to the body.
Dank is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huerta tries to land knees in the clinch but Dank avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta lands a nice elbow.
Huerta lands a nice uppercut.
Huerta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dank's elbow.
Huerta landing knees to the head.
Huerta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Huerta.
Dank takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Huerta.

Dank is rocked!
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Huerta manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Dank drops to the canvas! He's done! Huerta goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Max Huerta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotten is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: White Zombie - More Human Than Human. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jelani
vs
Rotten

185 cm
36
275 lbs
24 - 26 - 0

187 cm
37
185 lbs
32 - 21 - 1

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rotten!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jelani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rotten misses with a wild body shot.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rotten as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Jelani misses
and Rotten counters with a low kick, right behind Jelani 's knee.
Rotten lands a nice looking body shot.
Rotten avoids the body shot from Jelani.
Rotten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jelani.

Rotten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rotten crunches a lovely knee into Jelani's ribcage.
Rotten lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rotten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jelani.

Rotten manages to break the clinch.
Jelani fails to land with a series of punches.
Jelani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Jelani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jelani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jelani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rotten connects with an inside leg kick.
Rotten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rotten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rotten closes the distance and clinches.
Jelani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rotten pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rotten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rotten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jelani looking to slow down the pace here.
Rotten avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rotten.

Rotten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rotten thuds his shin into the meat of Jelani's side.
Jelani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotten lands a really nice looking cross but Jelani seems unphased.
Rotten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jelani's calf.
Rotten stuffs the takedown.
Jelani misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jelani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotten counters with a solid body kick.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rotten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jelani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rotten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jelani doesn't seem bothered though.
Rotten swings for the body but Jelani moves out of range.
A low kick from Jelani misses
and Rotten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jelani's knee momentarily.
Rotten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jelani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rotten throws a front kick that sends Jelani stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Rotten dominated that round.
That's time! Jelani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jelani throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Rotten.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rotten. Jelani shrugs it off though.
A combination from Rotten does no damage.
Jelani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Rotten as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Jelani does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rotten defends it nicely.
Jelani throws a looping overhand right but Rotten ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jelani throws a leg kick
and Jelani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jelani throws a combination that misses
and Rotten counters with a straight right hand.
Rotten lands a nice shot to the body.
Crunch! Rotten slams his shin into Jelani's torso.
Rotten thows a body kick. Jelani tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jelani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rotten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jelani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rotten counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten lands a nice looking body kick.
Rotten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelani throws a leg kick
and Rotten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jelani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jelani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabari Jelani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rotten cracks Jelani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rotten just misses with a punch to the body.
Jelani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rotten to score with a decent uppercut.
Jelani throws a head kick but Rotten moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotten connects with a solid leg kick.
Rotten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jelani takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jelani fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Jelani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotten delivers a nice body kick.
Jelani shoots in for a double leg but Rotten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut lands for Rotten. That snapped Jelani's head back.
Rotten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rotten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Rotten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Jelani misses.
Rotten scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rotten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jelani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotten lands with a nice body punch.
Rotten cracks the inside of Jelani's front leg.
Jelani will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rotten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jelani.
Rotten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rotten scores with a jab to the body.
Rotten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jelani at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Rotten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rotten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jelani.
Jelani throws a sloppy head kick
and Rotten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jelani moves forwards but Rotten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Jelani misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Rotten as he connects with a hook.
Rotten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jelani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rotten fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jelani to the ground. Rotten is now in Jelani's guard.

Jelani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rotten is aware though and is defending well.
Rotten's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani keeping full guard, as Rotten tries to pass.
Rotten is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Jelani looking for a guillotine here but Rotten defends easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rotten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jabari Jelani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rotten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jelani throws a combination that misses
and Rotten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rotten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jelani. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Rotten blocks the low kick.
Rotten just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelani stalks Rotten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rotten's face. Rotten staggers backwards, shaken.
Jelani fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rotten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jelani throws a leg kick
and Rotten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rotten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jelani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rotten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rotten.
Jelani misses with a leg kick
enabling Rotten to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnny Rotten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelani tries to land a body kick
and Rotten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jelani doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rotten.
Jelani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rotten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Rotten throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jelani was covering up waiting for the punch and Rotten finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rotten is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rotten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rotten 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rotten!
Johnny Rotten thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner has chosen Balls to the Wall by Accept as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Calzaghe
vs
Doerner

185 cm
42
158 lbs
30 - 28 - 1

170 cm
35
140 lbs
16 - 22 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe tries to clinch but Doerner is having none of it.
Calzaghe lands with a nice combination. Doerner backs away looking to recover.

Calzaghe darts in and clinches Doerner up against the cage.
Doerner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Calzaghe dodges an elbow strike from Doerner.
Doerner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calzaghe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doerner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doerner pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Calzaghe jumps into guard, dragging Doerner to the mat.
Doerner throws a big elbow that misses.
Doerner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Calzaghe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doerner's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doerner has his foot on Calzaghe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calzaghe works his way back into a safe position though.
Calzaghe landing some decent shots from guard.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calzaghe is looking to work some ground and pound but Doerner has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzaghe postures up and lands a big shot to Doerner's brow.
Calzaghe works over Doerner with some ground and pound from guard.
Doerner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calzaghe postures up.
Calzaghe pushes down on Doerner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Calzaghe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doerner tries to roll over but Calzaghe keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doerner is trying to control but can't.
Calzaghe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Doerner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calzaghe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Calzaghe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doerner defending well though.
Calzaghe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calzaghe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doerner's head.
Calzaghe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calzaghe 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.
Doerner is trying to get back to full guard.
Doerner moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner has Calzaghe pulled in close to control his posture.

Calzaghe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doerner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calzaghe has managed to get both his arms back between Doerner's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calzaghe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calzaghe preventing the sweep.
Calzaghe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doerner is looking to sweep but instead, Calzaghe has passed into half guard.

Doerner actively working from the bottom here.
Calzaghe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calzaghe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doerner trying to control but Calzaghe postures up.
Doerner pushes Calzaghe off but Calzaghe dives into side control.
Doerner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calzaghe off and has taken his back!
Doerner is hanging on to Calzaghe's back as he tries to escape.
Doerner lands with a hammerfist to the side of Calzaghe's head.
Doerner keeps control of the position as Calzaghe tries to break free.
Doerner punches the canvas rather than the man.
Doerner controls the position.

Calzaghe showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calzaghe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calzaghe wants it to stay on the feet.
Doerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calzaghe manages to avoid it.
Calzaghe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doerner can do to turn this around?

Calzaghe gets a takedown into half guard.
Doerner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calzaghe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calzaghe working the head and body with strikes.
Doerner tries to roll over but Calzaghe keeps him under control.
Doerner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Calzaghe.
Doerner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calzaghe's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerner wants to control from the top but Calzaghe keeps moving.
Doerner won't allow Calzaghe to sweep him here.
Doerner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doerner working the ground and pound.
Doerner throws an elbow but Calzaghe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Calzaghe tries to buck Doerner off but Doerner is having none of it.
Calzaghe is not content to let Doerner control the position.
Doerner cracks Calzaghe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calzaghe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doerner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe tries to improve position but can't.
Doerner trying to control the position but Calzaghe is working away.
Calzaghe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Calzaghe struggling a bit here.
Doerner trying to control the action but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is looking to reverse the position.
Doerner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzaghe keeps working.
Calzaghe is trying to control Doerner's posture but Doerner avoids it.
An elbow from Doerner crashes against the mat.
Doerner is looking to take a break and control but Calzaghe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been informed that Doerner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Doerner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calzaghe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Calzaghe struggling a bit here.
Calzaghe is looking to regain half guard here but Doerner keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doerner is staying tight to Calzaghe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Calzaghe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doerner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Calzaghe.

Doerner is trying to get an arm triangle but Calzaghe is defending well.
Doerner blocks the strikes from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe can't do much from the bottom here.

Doerner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doerner throws a strike aimed at the side of Calzaghe's head but Calzaghe avoids it well.
Doerner trying to control the action but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Calzaghe is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helmut Doerner 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!

Calzaghe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doerner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Calzaghe with the ground and pound but Doerner regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Doerner is trying to control but can't.
Joe Calzaghe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calzaghe 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.
Doerner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Calzaghe postures up.
Calzaghe chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doerner trying to control the position.
Doerner keeping full guard, as Calzaghe tries to pass.
Calzaghe won't allow Doerner to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe wants to control from the top but Doerner keeps moving.
Calzaghe landing with the ground and pound.
Calzaghe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calzaghe landing some decent shots from guard.
Calzaghe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doerner is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doerner wants to sweep but no luck.
Calzaghe stops Doerner from standing up.
Doerner tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Doerner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calzaghe.

Calzaghe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doerner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doerner is trying to get back to full guard.
Doerner is looking to escape.
Calzaghe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doerner wants to improve his position but Calzaghe is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner tries to kick Calzaghe off but Calzaghe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doerner has hold of Calzaghe's hands but Calzaghe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doerner is trying to get back to full guard.
Doerner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calzaghe landing with the ground and pound.
Calzaghe landing with the ground and pound.
Calzaghe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerner keeping moving, preventing Calzaghe from controlling successfully.
Doerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calzaghe won't allow Doerner to sweep him here.
Calzaghe chips away with some ground and pound.
Calzaghe with a nice head shot there.
Calzaghe lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Doerner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calzaghe defends it easily.
Calzaghe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calzaghe 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.
Calzaghe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doerner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzaghe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calzaghe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzaghe!
Joe Calzaghe got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Helmut Doerner had this to say: 'I will cripple this fool in Abu Dhabi'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Miller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Miller
vs
Oven

225 cm
29
300 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

185 cm
34
195 lbs
21 - 16 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Oven!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses the shot to the body.
David Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Oven gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Oven politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oven prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oven's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oven's best efforts.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oven seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller wants to improve his position but Oven is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Oven, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Oven against the cage but Oven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oven connects with a jab.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Oven to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Oven counters with a thumping low kick.
Oven lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
A jab from Oven misses.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Oven counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oven lands a right hook to the body.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Oven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oven's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Oven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Oven counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oven throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Oven counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Oven looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Oven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Oven.
Miller misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oven lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller throws a series of punches but Oven moves out of range.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Oven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oven manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oven holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oven wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
David Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller prevents Oven from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oven was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Oven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Oven gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Oven wants to break free but Miller has control.

Oven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Oven. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Oven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oven manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Oven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oven walks into a jab.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Oven ducks down to avoid it.
Oven throws a body kick that misses.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Oven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Oven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Oven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oven counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Oven checks it.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Oven moves away and avoids it.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Oven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Oven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Miller tries for a takedown but Oven circles away easily
and Oven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miller throws a hook but Oven blocks it.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
Oven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
George Oven seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Oven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to bum rush Oven with a series of wild strikes but Oven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oven under the eye.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Oven counters with a straight right hand.
Oven scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Oven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Oven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oven tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oven to the ground. Oven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oven counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Oven.
I think Oven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Oven!
During a confident post fight interview, George Oven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito's entrance music is Sukh Knight. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Esposito
vs
Four

195 cm
41
285 lbs
29 - 21 - 0

175 cm
34
190 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Esposito enables Four to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esposito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Four throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Four working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Esposito's head.
Four won't allow Esposito to sweep him here.
Esposito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Esposito trying to control the position.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Four controlling him for the moment.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Four.
My spies in Rooster's Coop inform me that Four has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esposito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Four's guard.

Esposito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Four on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Four throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Esposito escapes and throws Four's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Four is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Four is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Esposito jumps into side control!
Esposito wants to control but Four is keeping him busy.

Esposito decides to stand up, so the ref orders Four to his feet.
Esposito connects with a body shot that sends Four's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Four was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four fails in his attempt to clinch.
Four walks into a stiff left hand from Esposito.
Esposito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Four's shoulder, as Four tries to avoid the shot.
Esposito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Four shoots in for a double leg but Esposito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Four looks winded!

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

It looks like Rogue Four has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Four checks a leg kick nicely.
Esposito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Four is rocked!
Esposito misses with a hook. Four ducked under it nicely.
Four is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Four sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Four out cold! Four is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Esposito!
A relieved looking John Esposito thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nub Nodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nodes
vs
Lopez

156 cm
25
285 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

198 cm
33
300 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nub Nodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lopez dives in and scores a takedown into Nodes's guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Nodes keeps moving.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Nodes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez lands a couple of elbows.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nodes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Nodes keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nodes is keeping the position for now.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nub Nodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nodes. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.

Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez stops Nodes from standing up.
Lopez postures up in Nodes's guard and throws a big left but Nodes blocks it.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Nodes blocks nicely.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nodes's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lopez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Nodes dodges it nicely.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez prevents Nodes from standing back up.
Nodes is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nodes is in trouble now - Lopez has advanced to mount!
Lopez with a couple of short strikes.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Nodes is squirming around nicely.
Nodes blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez unloading with bombs!

Lopez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nodes really wants to buck Lopez off and get back to his feet.

Lopez is working for a guillotine from mount but Nodes frees his head quite easily.
Nodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopez trying to control but Nodes is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nodes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Lopez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Tony Lopez has been cut.

Lopez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez throws a strike but Nodes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nodes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lopez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lopez wants to hit a switch here but Nodes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez stops Nodes from standing up.
Nodes keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lopez pushes down on Nodes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stalling.
Lopez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lopez misses with a head shot. Nodes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nodes has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nodes keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Lopez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nodes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lopez asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Lopez tries for a kimura but Nodes is defending well.
Nodes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lopez is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lopez working the head with strikes.
Lopez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lopez lands a few punches from side control.
Nodes wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez landing strikes.
Lopez trying to control the position but Nodes is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lopez goes for a double leg but Nodes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nodes continues to drive forward.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Nodes.
Nodes wants to break free but Lopez has control.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nub Nodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nodes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nodes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nodes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez is trying to drag Nodes to the mat but Nodes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Nodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lopez is working for takedown but Nodes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nodes lands with a short shot to the head.

Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Nodes stuffs the takedown.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nodes scores with a punch to the head.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Nodes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Nodes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lopez sprawling to the canvas! Lopez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nodes finish him?!

That has opened up Tony Lopez's cut even more.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily. Nodes doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lopez staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lopez doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nub Nodes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leben's entrance music is Skrillex - Kyoto. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leben
vs
Alexander

200 cm
40
280 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

225 cm
29
300 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Leben.
Alexander has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Leben misses.
Leben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.

Leben gets caught flat footed, as Alexander shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander looking to sit in guard and control but Leben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leben throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leben has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leben being controlled here momentarily.
Alexander controls Leben momentarily but Leben frees himself.
Leben working some strikes from top position.

Alexander looking for a guillotine here but Leben defends easily.
Alexander trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leben is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Leben trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leben throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Alexander is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leben working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.
Leben wants to improve his position but instead Alexander has moved into half guard.
Leben tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben has one foot on Alexander's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Leben fails to land with a series of punches.
Leben defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Danga de danga de dang - Leben scores with a four punch combination!
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leben circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Alexander drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Leben follows Alexander to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Leben!
An out of breath Chris Leben thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kane
vs
King

200 cm
38
309 lbs
33 - 10 - 1

194 cm
39
267 lbs
44 - 26 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
King throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings widly with a right hand

and Kane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King!
Kane looks up at the clock and then as King takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kane smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Kane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Kane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
King wants to control but Kane postures up.
King dodges the ground and pound from Kane.
Kane trying to control the position but King is working away.
King wants to control but Kane postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kane.
The strikes coming from Kane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Kane.
King dodges the ground and pound from Kane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King prevents Kane from improving position.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Kane is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Kane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
Kane 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.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King manages to get to full guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King controlling the position.
King throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Kane cracks King with a solid left hand.

It looks like Brian King has been cut.
King wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane scoring with some ground and pound.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from King.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Kane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Kane postures up.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Kane with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King working a defensive guard here.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King controlling Kane's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merrick Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kane lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! King goes down and covers up as Kane starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrick Kane!
Merrick Kane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.