Sunday Night Carnage 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pasano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shot
vs
Pasano

176 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Pasano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pasano is fending him off so far but Shot persists. Nope, Pasano circles away and we're back to standing.
Shot looks for a takedown but Pasano sprawls well.
Pasano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shot looks to land a combination but Pasano avoids it well.
Shot has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shot throws a jab but it's blocked by Pasano.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shot.
Shot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shot is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot shoots in for a double leg but Pasano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Pasano clinches up with Shot and pushes him back against the cage.

Pasano successfully pulls guard.
Pasano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Pasano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pasano chips away with some ground and pound.
Pasano stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
Shot working a defensive guard but Pasano manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Shot's face as Pasano controls the position.

That's two 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.
Pasano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pasano scoring with strikes but Shot is staying in there.
Pasano landing punches.
Pasano controlling his opponent.
Pasano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pasano raining down shots from the mount!
Pasano controlling from mount.
Pasano with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot is bucking up trying to escape but Pasano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Shot is rocked!
Pasano lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Shot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pasano postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Shot badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pasano around the waist but Pasano pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pasano is the winner by TKO! Pasano jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Pasano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pullford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Cacarot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cacarot has chosen ACDC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Bill Pullford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pullford
vs
Cacarot

180 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition
啓発 Shaolin Clothing

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Pullford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Cacarot!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pullford moves into the clinch successfully.
Pullford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cacarot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pullford is trying to drag Cacarot to the mat but Cacarot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Cacarot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pullford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cacarot to the mat. Cacarot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Pullford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pullford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pullford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pullford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cacarot for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pullford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pullford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pullford prevents Cacarot from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pullford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pullford trying to control but Cacarot is working from the bottom.
Cacarot wants to stand up but Pullford is controlling him.
Pullford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pullford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cacarot 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.
Pullford postures up and lands a big shot to Cacarot's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cacarot is trying to control the position but Pullford postures up.
Pullford 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.
Cacarot tries to strike from the bottom.
Pullford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Pullford closes the distance and clinches.
Pullford tries to score a body lock takedown but Cacarot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Pullford. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cacarot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pullford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pullford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cacarot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Pullford gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pullford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pullford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullford controlling the action here.
Pullford moves nicely into side control.
Pullford controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cacarot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cacarot looks gassed!
Cacarot seems a little lost for a moment, as Pullford dominates the positioning.
Pullford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cacarot can't do much from the bottom here.
Pullford slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Pullford 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.

Cacarot tries to clinch

and Pullford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pullford controlling from the top position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cacarot throws a right hand that Pullford ducks under and follows up with a left that Pullford also avoids with ease.
Cacarot throws a head kick that misses

and Pullford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cacarot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pullford is working away from the top position though.
Pullford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cacarot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pullford is nestled in close to Cacarot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pullford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pullford winds up and cracks Cacarot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pullford sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cacarot is breathing heavily.
Pullford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pullford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Pullford is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cacarot lands with a cross.

Pullford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pullford lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pullford scoring with punches and elbows.
Cacarot is trying to control Pullford's posture but Pullford avoids it.
Cacarot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Pullford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cacarot is letting Pullford control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullford working away.
Cacarot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cacarot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pullford scoring with punches from side control.
Pullford controlling the position from side mount.
Pullford lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullford cracks Cacarot with a big right hand but Cacarot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pullford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cacarot's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cacarot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pullford lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cacarot down.
Bill Pullford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pullford controls the position.
Pullford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Pullford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pullford showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pullford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Pullford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pullford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cacarot did well to prevent Pullford getting side control.

Pullford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cacarot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pullford.
Cacarot tries to kick Pullford off but Pullford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cacarot is trying to maintain the position but Pullford is very close to passing his half guard.
Cacarot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pullford slips a nice elbow through Cacarot's hands, connecting with Cacarot's forehead.
Pullford lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Pullford seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cacarot is looking to control Pullford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cacarot avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Pullford there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pullford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cacarot can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pullford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pullford lands strikes from half guard.
Pullford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bill Pullford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Pullford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cacarot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cacarot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pullford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pullford cracks Cacarot with a big right hand but Cacarot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pullford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullford cracks Cacarot with a big right hand but Cacarot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pullford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjay Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Feel the Rush. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fontana's choice of entrance music: Queensryche - Silent Lucidity. On his way into the cage it seems that Arjay Murphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arjay Murphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Murphy
vs
Fontana

176 cm
22
142 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjay Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Fontana rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.

Fontana jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Fontana wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Fontana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fontana wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Fontana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Fontana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fontana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Fontana is controlling the position.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fontana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Fontana manages to break the clinch.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjay Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fontana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fontana misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fontana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fontana working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is pushing Fontana's head away, looking to escape. Fontana manages to hold on to the position though.
Fontana in side control, throwing shots but Murphy defends.
Fontana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murphy 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.
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fontana.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy regains half guard, as Fontana was trying to land strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fontana shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.

Fontana gets a clinch.
Fontana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fontana looks gassed!
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Fontana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Fontana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fontana misses with a straight right.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Fontana tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fontana was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy tries to clinch but Fontana is having none of it.
Murphy dives in and grabs Fontana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fontana pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Fontana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fontana ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Fontana cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.

Fontana has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fontana.
Fontana tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.

Fontana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontana striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fontana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Fontana pushes Murphy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy digs a good hook to Fontana's body.
Steve Fontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Fontana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Fontana is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy tries to clinch but Fontana is having none of it.

Fontana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Murphy pushes Fontana off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fontana.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Fontana keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Fontana keeps it at a distance.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Fontana's body.

Fontana gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fontana wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fontana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fontana tries to strike from the bottom.
Fontana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Fontana blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fontana looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Fontana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Murphy sneaks out the side door and pushes Fontana away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fontana moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fontana fails to land the takedown.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Fontana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fontana instigates a clinch.

Fontana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fontana is out of range.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Fontana, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Fontana against the cage but Fontana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy jumps guard but Fontana stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fontana lands a damaging elbow.

Fontana pulls guard effortlessly.
Fontana tries to strike from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Fontana is striking from the bottom but Murphy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fontana defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fontana wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fontana's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fontana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Fontana clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.

Murphy gets control of Fontana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Fontana stands up from Murphy's guard - Fontana perhaps looking for a knockout.

Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Fontana in a clinch.

Fontana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fontana forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.

Fontana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy sizes up Fontana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fontana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fontana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fontana paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fontana drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Fontana lands an elbow inside.
Fontana connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Fontana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjay Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fontana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fontana needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fontana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fontana is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fontana down to the mat. Fontana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!

Fontana forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Fontana.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.

Fontana breaks the clinch.

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

Fontana jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Fontana keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Fontana striking from the bottom.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fontana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fontana lands some strikes from the bottom.
Fontana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fontana lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Fontana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fontana throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Fontana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve Fontana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fontana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fontana walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Fontana circles away.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Fontana slips the punch.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fontana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fontana moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Fontana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fontana works his way into full mount!
Murphy tries to hold on but Fontana pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fontana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fontana unloading with bombs!
Fontana sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Murphy tries to hold on but Fontana pushes him away.
Murphy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Murphy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murphy pushes Fontana off looking to stand but Fontana dives back in and keeps control.
Fontana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fontana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy wants to control but Fontana is keeping busy.
Fontana prevents Murphy from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fontana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Fontana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.

Fontana breaks the clinch.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Fontana is avoiding it.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Fontana.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fontana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Fontana shows good takedown defense.
Fontana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fontana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fontana moves away from the strike by Murphy.

Fontana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fontana showed some decent athleticism there.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Fontana is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to roll over but Fontana keeps him under control.
Fontana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Fontana is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fontana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.

Murphy kicks off Fontana and gets to his feet.

Fontana moves into the clinch successfully.

Fontana gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Fontana throws a big right hand that misses.
Fontana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fontana throwing strikes but missing.

Murphy uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fontana wants it to stay on the feet.
Fontana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Arjay Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fontana.
Fontana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fontana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fontana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Fontana does no damage.
Fontana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Fontana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Fontana shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fontana cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Fontana didn't see that one coming.

Fontana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontana postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Fontana cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Fontana isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to keep Fontana in close.
Fontana throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Arjay Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fontana tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fontana scores with a kick to the midsection.

Murphy darts in and clinches Fontana up against the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontana won't allow it.
Fontana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Fontana breaks from the clinch.
Fontana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Fontana circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.

Fontana feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Fontana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontana.
Fontana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy wants to stand up but Fontana is controlling him.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontana wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
Fontana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Murphy is looking for a triangle but Fontana pushes his legs off easily.
Fontana chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fontana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fontana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fontana!

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 James Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bada Bada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Greene
vs
Bada

170 cm
22
170 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

179 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Knockout

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bada Bada!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Greene looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bada throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Bada throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Bada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Bada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bada fails with a takedown attempt.
Bada misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greene instigates a clinch.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Bada.
Bada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
Bada missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bada. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Greene gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control the position.

Greene throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bada escapes and throws Greene's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene can't do much from the bottom here.
Bada landing strikes.
Greene defending against the ground and pound.
Greene wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Bada is trying to get an arm triangle but Greene is defending well.

Bada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to control Bada's posture but Bada avoids it.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Greene is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Greene tries to bench press Bada off him but Bada keeps the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bada throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
Bada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Bada persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bada.
Bada keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Bada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bada swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Greene throws a hook but Bada blocks it.
Bada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bada misses the jab.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bada throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bada Bada dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bada thows a left - swing and a miss!

Greene moves into the clinch.
Bada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greene avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bada misses with a wild body shot.
Bada throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Bada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greene slips a straight right by Bada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bada shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a good low kick that Bada was not able to check.
Bada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch combination from Bada misses.
Bada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
James Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bada Bada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greene was covering up waiting for the punch and Bada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greene controls Bada momentarily but Bada frees himself.
Bada lands a couple of elbows.
Bada wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.

Greene working for a triangle but Bada defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bada trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.

Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bada passes into half guard.
Greene is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bada trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Greene taking some punishment here, with Bada in his half guard.

Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Bada wants to pass to mount but Greene is defending the position.
Bada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greene working to try and regain half guard.

That's four 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.
Bada fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

It looks like James Greene has been cut.

Bada working for a guillotine from mount but Greene is in no mood to give up.
Bada with a couple of short strikes.
Greene wants to hold on but Bada pushes him away.

Bada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Bada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bada is breathing heavily.
Greene's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bada Bada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Greene's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bada misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Greene there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bada misses with a double jab

and Greene counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bada wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.

Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Bada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bada Bada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene defending well as Bada loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Bada circles away.
Greene tries to clinch but Bada is having none of it.
Bada misses with a double jab
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick.
Bada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bada. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene misses with a hook. Bada ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Bada misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A slow jab from Bada misses its intended target.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Bada throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bada misses with a combination

and Greene moves into the clinch.
Bada is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
Bada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bada tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Bada wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene prevents the takedown attempt.
Bada looking for a takedown.

Bada decides to pull guard.
Greene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Greene gets to his feet - Bada follows without any prompting.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bada's knee momentarily.
James Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bada Bada.
Bada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bada shoots and misses

and Greene counters by clinching up.
Bada stalling.
Greene prevents Bada from breaking the clinch.
Greene gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bada tries to break free but Greene pushes him back against the cage.

Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bada Bada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bada tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily

and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greene is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Greene throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bada 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bada Bada!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by Johnny Cash. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gunn
vs
Man

190 cm
25
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Man has managed to clinch.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.

Man jumps guard.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunn defends well.
Man is trying to keep Gunn in close.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Man working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to keep Gunn in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
Man working a defensive guard here.

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.
Gunn wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gunn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Super Man just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.

It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Gunn throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Man rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Gunn.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Man controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.

Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunn postures up.
Gunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is controlling Gunn's posture.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunn is one step ahead there.

Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Super Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Gunn.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Tommy Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Gunn cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gunn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Man to stand back up!

Man is rocked!
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gunn sends Man crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gunn is motioning to the referee to let Man up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Gunn throws a pinpoint strike between Man's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Man crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gunn scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Cabeza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svenstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabeza comes to the cage accompanied by Chemical brothers - Where Do I Start. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cabeza
vs
Svenstroem

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
159 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Conviction
Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $25!)

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cabeza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Svenstroem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cabeza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Svenstroem to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Svenstroem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabeza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Svenstroem has Cabeza in his guard.
Cabeza trying to control but Svenstroem is working from the bottom.
Cabeza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Svenstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabeza trying to control the position from guard on top but Svenstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svenstroem is trying to control the position but Cabeza postures up.

Cabeza stands up and waves to Svenstroem to follow him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabeza trying to control but Svenstroem is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svenstroem is trying to control the position but Cabeza postures up.

Svenstroem working for a triangle but Cabeza defends it easily.
Cabeza trying to control but Svenstroem is working from the bottom.
Cabeza postures up.

Cabeza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Svenstroem dives on top into guard.
Cabeza striking off his back but it's not causing Svenstroem any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem stops Cabeza from standing up.

Svenstroem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svenstroem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabeza has momentary wrist control but Svenstroem slips an elbow through the middle.

Cabeza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cabeza wants to clinch.
Svenstroem needs to keep his hands up - Cabeza had a free shot at his head there.
Cabeza tries to clinch but Svenstroem is having none of it.

Svenstroem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Svenstroem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabeza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svenstroem on the ground.
Cabeza flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svenstroem is looking for a kimura here.
Cabeza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cabeza tries to get to full guard but Svenstroem has control of the leg.

Svenstroem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cabeza defends it well.
Cabeza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Svenstroem blocks the strikes from Cabeza.
Cabeza manages to get to full guard.
Cabeza is trying to control the position but Svenstroem postures up.

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.
Cabeza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svenstroem.
Svenstroem stands and throws Cabeza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cabeza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Svenstroem trying to control the action but Cabeza is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cabeza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabeza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabeza 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svenstroem dodges the punch combination from Cabeza.
Cabeza shoots and misses

and Svenstroem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cabeza!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Svenstroem has isolated one of Cabeza's arms. Cabeza looking to fight him off but Svenstroem twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Svenstroem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuckie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freida Felcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freida Felcher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Liddell
vs
Felcher

170 cm
25
167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Recovery
Hell's Balls Recovery

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuckie Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freida Felcher!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felcher blocks a jab.
Felcher tries to clinch up but Liddell circles away and keeps his distance.
Felcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Felcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Felcher.
Felcher slips a straight right by Liddell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Felcher off to one side.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Felcher's head but Felcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Liddell.

It looks like Freida Felcher has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felcher slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Felcher wants to clinch.
Felcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddell's sensitive parts.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell.
Felcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddell missing with a left hand there. Felcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Felcher can pounce on him.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Felcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Felcher off to one side.
Chuckie Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freida Felcher.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Felcher's head but Felcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Felcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Felcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Felcher slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.

Felcher moves into the clinch.
Felcher wants a takedown but no success here.
Felcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Felcher missing with knees to the body.
Felcher is working for takedown but Liddell is calmly controlling the position for now.

Liddell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Felcher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Liddell to the mat. Liddell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Felcher has gone for a leg lock! Liddell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Felcher's guard.
Felcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liddell is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Felcher working for a triangle but Liddell defends it easily.

Felcher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuckie Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freida Felcher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Felcher tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Felcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
Felcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Felcher's head but Felcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liddell lands a jab to Felcher's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felcher tries to clinch up.
Felcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Liddell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Felcher shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Felcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Liddell!

Felcher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Liddell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Liddell and Felcher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is not content to let Felcher control the position.
Liddell keeping his opponent close.
Felcher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felcher trying to control the position but Liddell is working away.
Felcher working away.

Felcher swings around for an armbar but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Felcher's guard.
Felcher working a defensive guard here.

Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Felcher wants to sweep here but Liddell controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Liddell postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Felcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Felcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Felcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab by Liddell.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chuckie Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freida Felcher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Felcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Felcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Felcher trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Felcher looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Felcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liddell defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Felcher looking for subs off his back but Liddell has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell tries to stand and escape but Felcher is controlling the position.

Felcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Felcher is looking for a sweep. Liddell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Felcher trying to hold on to Liddell's head to control him but Liddell postures up.
Felcher gets back to full guard.
Felcher wants to improve his position but instead Liddell has moved into half guard.

Felcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
Felcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felcher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Felcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Felcher on the ground.

Felcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liddell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.

Felcher working for submissions but it's allowed Liddell to get to half guard.
Felcher wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy.
Freida Felcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freida Felcher.
I think Liddell 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chuckie Liddell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diel Von Cosax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin McCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Cosax's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dragula. McCauley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Going Down. Dustin McCauley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Von Cosax
vs
McCauley

178 cm
23
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diel Von Cosax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin McCauley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Cosax shoots for a takedown but McCauley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Cosax throws a jab when McCauley was well out of range.
Diel Von Cosax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCauley moves away from the strike by Von Cosax.
Von Cosax misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by McCauley.
Von Cosax lands an overhand right.
McCauley slips under a jab from Von Cosax.
Von Cosax throws the left hand but McCauley avoids the punch easily.
McCauley lands a nice hook to Von Cosax's body. Von Cosax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Cosax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCauley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCauley defending well as Von Cosax loads up on a big left hand.
Von Cosax avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCauley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Cosax to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Von Cosax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Cosax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Cosax misses with a straight right.
Von Cosax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Cosax scores with a jab to the head.

McCauley is rocked!
Von Cosax looks to land a right hand but McCauley moved out of range.
McCauley is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Cosax finish him?
Von Cosax misses with a hook. McCauley ducked under it nicely.
McCauley moves away from the strike by Von Cosax.
A jab from Von Cosax misses.
Von Cosax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCauley loses concentration momentarily and Von Cosax pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McCauley crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Von Cosax finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diel Von Cosax!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Hunter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Africanus
vs
Hunter

182 cm
24
187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
177 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
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, Shane Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunter with a hook.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Africanus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Scipio Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Hunter.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Africanus but Africanus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Africanus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Africanus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Africanus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunter looks gassed!
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!
Africanus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Africanus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Africanus feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.
Africanus feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.

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

Hunter is rocked!

It looks like Shane Hunter has been cut.
Hunter circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Africanus. Hunter falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Africanus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scipio Africanus!