QFC - 007 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hatred
vs
Strunz

174 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred is looking to chop away at Strunz's legs.
Hatred misses with a body kick.
Hatred tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hatred checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strunz is looking to slow Hatred down with leg kicks.
Hatred throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatred blocks a head kick by Strunz.
Hatred pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hatred blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hatred lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatred.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hatred has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strunz misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz throws out a leg kick but Hatred moves out of range and Strunz only half commits.
Strunz blocks a low kick nicely.
Strunz throws a big counter head kick but Hatred avoids it with no problem.
Strunz moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatred misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hatred.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Strunz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hatred takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Hatred throws a lazy head kick
and Strunz counters with a big head kick but Hatred shrugs it off.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Strunz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strunz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Strunz misses with a body kick.
Strunz throws a low kick but Hatred moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Strunz lands but Hatred takes it in his stride.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred throws a wild body kick that Strunz sees coming a mile off.
Hatred looks to land a body kick but Strunz moved away.
Hatred turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strunz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hatred half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strunz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatred looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hatred tries to land a front kick but Strunz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatred misses with a leg kick
and Strunz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hatred's knee momentarily.
Hatred is looking to slow Strunz down with leg kicks.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz throws a body kick that misses.
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Hatred.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred misses with a leg kick.
Strunz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Strunz misses with a head kick.
Strunz misses with a low kick as Hatred jumps back.
A head kick by Strunz misses
and Hatred counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Strunz looks winded!
Strunz tries to work over Hatred's front leg with a kick but Hatred checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hatred.
A head kick by Hatred misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hatred fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strunz moves out of range of the body kick from Hatred.
Strunz tries to land a leg kick but Hatred saw it coming and moves away.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Hatred.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz misses with a low kick.
Hatred throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A lazy body kick from Strunz
and Hatred counters with an inside leg kick.
Strunz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Hatred counters with a quick kick to the body but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz motions for Hatred to come forward. Strunz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hatred.
Strunz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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!
Hatred throws a leg kick which misses Strunz's front leg but catches the back leg as Strunz tries to avoid it.
Hatred throws a leg kick
and Strunz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatred cracks the inside of Strunz's front leg.
Hatred misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Hatred moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStrunz.
Hatred checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hatred, right into the meat.
Hatred takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatred on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strunz. Strunz obviously looking to wear him down.
Strunz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz 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 Hatred has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hatred and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hatred throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strunz counters with a good low kick that Hatred was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Strunz misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hatred connects with a solid leg kick.
Strunz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strunz keeps Hatred at a distance using the push kick.
Hatred lands with a kick to the temple. Strunz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred is looking to chop away at Strunz's legs.
Hatred throws a head kick that Strunz semi-blocks.
Hatred blocks the body kick.
Hatred lands a nice looking kick to the body. Strunz takes a step back to recover.
Hatred misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strunz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatred moves out of range of the leg kick from Strunz.
Hatred misses with a kick to the body.
Hatred misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Strunz misses.
Hatred chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatred misses with a leg kick
and Strunz counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a front kick aimed at Hatred's knee but Hatred avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strunz.
Hatred steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strunz. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strunz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strunz.
Strunz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz throws a fast counter high kick but Hatred manages to duck under it in time.
Strunz lands a front kick.
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strunz is looking to chop away at Hatred's legs.
Hatred tried to counter with a leg kick but Strunz avoided it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hatred might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strunz throws a head kick but Hatred moves out of range.
Hatred throws a quick counter kick to the body but Strunz avoids it.
Strunz looks for the body kick but Hatred saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hatred.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Hatred.
Hatred moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatred takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strunz misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Strunz blocks the low kick.
Strunz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strunz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Strunz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strunz counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hatred.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Strunz tenderised Hatred's leg. Hatred is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strunz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strunz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatred pushes Strunz away with a front kick.
Hatred is looking to slow Strunz down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatred throws a head kick but Strunz moves out of range.
Hatred takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Strunz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strunz throws a wild body kick that Hatred sees coming a mile off.
Hatred pushes Strunz away with a front kick.
Strunz lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz 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! And we move into the final round!

Hatred throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strunz tries to land a front kick but Hatred steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hatred fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strunz just manages to avoid it.
Hatred looks to land a body kick but Strunz moved away.
Strunz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hatred throws a low kick but Strunz moves out of range easily.
Strunz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hatred checks it well.
Hatred is looking to counter with a body kick.
Strunz throws the kick towards the body but Hatred avoids it.
Hatred throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hatred has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses.
Hatred moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatred has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strunz.
Strunz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatred lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strunz.
Hatred takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hatred throws the kick towards the body but Strunz avoids it.
Hatred will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hatred throws a leg kick
and Strunz counters with an outside leg kick.
Strunz throws a solid leg kick but Hatred takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strunz.
Strunz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hatred throws a front kick aimed at Strunz's knee but Strunz avoids it well.
Strunz throws a nice head kick!
Hatred throws a sloppy head kick and Strunz moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hatred tenderised Strunz's leg. Strunz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hatred 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 Strunz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strunz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strunz thows a leg kick but Hatred checks it
and Hatred counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strunz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Strunz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hatred.
Strunz misses with a kick to the body.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strunz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Max Hatred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronko Strunz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strunz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hatred checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatred looks for the body kick but Strunz saw that one coming.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Hatred.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hatred has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strunz misses with a kick to the body.
Hatred tried to counter with a leg kick but Strunz avoided it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred misses with the body kick
and Strunz counters with a nice body kick.
Strunz throws a body kick that misses.
Hatred throws a head kick but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz scores with a kick to the body.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strunz throws a head kick but Hatred moves out of range.
Hatred fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strunz just manages to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatred throws the kick towards the body but Strunz avoids it.
Nice body kick from Strunz.
Hatred throws a push kick but Strunz slaps the foot to one side.
Hatred wants to land a leg kick but Strunz is out of range.
Strunz blocks a head kick by Hatred.
Hatred backing away here, and Strunz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a sloppy head kick and Hatred moves out of range easily.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hatred throws a front kick aimed at Strunz's knee but Strunz avoids it well.
Hatred avoids the head kick by Strunz.
Hatred thinks about countering with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Hatred blocks the low kick.
Strunz moves out of range of the body kick from Hatred.
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Hatred throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strunz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hatred on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strunz. Strunz obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strunz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Name Second Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Finn Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Davis
vs
Name Second Name

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Davis!
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, First Name Second Name!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Second Name shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Second Name landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Second Name is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Second Name is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Second Name lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Second Name won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Second Name with a nice head shot there.
Second Name lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Second Name scoring with punches to the head and body.
Second Name makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Second Name thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Second Name works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis is trying to keep Second Name in close.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second Name lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Second Name lands a couple of digs.
Second Name makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Second Name won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Second Name with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Second Name tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Second Name landing with the ground and pound.
Second Name scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Second Name forces his way into half guard.
Second Name scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Second Name is working for a submission of some sort.
Second Name is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Second Name connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Second Name seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Second Name there.

Second Name seems to be looking for submissions.
Second Name lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Second Name passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). First Name Second Name!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

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

Jack
vs
Logan

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Logan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Logan scores with a takedown into Jack's guard.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Logan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jack's guard.
Jack pulls Logan in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan connects with a body shot.

Jack clinches.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.

Jack moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Logan up against the cage.
Logan stops a takedown attempt from Jack.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Logan.

Logan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Logan wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jack is in trouble now - Logan has advanced to mount!
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jack is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan raining down shots from the mount!

Logan is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Logan darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.

Logan breaks from the clinch.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack sets himself, and Logan steps forward looking for the clinch! Jack avoids it this time.
No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Logan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan with the counter takedown but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Jack clinches with his opponent.
Logan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Logan dominated that round.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Logan's half guard.
Logan trying to control from the bottom.
Logan won't allow Jack to pass to mount.
Jack tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Logan.
Logan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Logan avoid being mounted?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Jack rushes Logan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Logan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jack is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Logan is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Logan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Logan is keen to just control but Jack is a slippery customer.
Logan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Logan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Logan wants it to stay on the feet.
Logan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Logan persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Jack both land. Nice combination.
Jack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Logan.
Logan tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jack defends it nicely.
Jack attempts a counter takedown but Logan avoids it well and moves away.
Mark Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Logan.
Jack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Logan's calf.
Logan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Logan wants it to stay on the feet.
Logan lands a head kick!
Logan fails with the takedown.
As Logan looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo bu Logan just gets out of the way.
Logan checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Logan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Jack jumps into guard, dragging Logan to the mat.
Logan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Logan wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jack dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack is looking for a counter combo.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jack swivels and escapes.
Logan misses with a takedown
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Jack scores with a four punch combination!
Jack is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Jack. No joy for Logan on that attempt.
Mark Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Logan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Logan feints the counter takedown.
Mark Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack fails with the takedown.
Jack shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense.

Logan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jack is trying to defend but Logan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jack tries to roll over but Logan keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is working hard here to advance position.
Jack is looking to escape.
Jack tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Logan wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Logan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Logan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Jack working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack taking shots to the head.

Logan is working for a guillotine from mount but Jack frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack tries to lock up and control but Logan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
Logan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Logan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Logan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

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

Hooligan
vs
Rautio

180 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Hooligan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Rautio!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautio misses with a hook
and Hooligan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rautio scores with the left hand. Hooligan knows he should have avoided that one.
Rautio slips under a jab.
Hooligan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rautio counters with a two punch combo.
Hooligan throws a head kick that Rautio semi-blocks.
Rautio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooligan misses with a wild body shot.

Rautio clinches with his opponent.
Rautio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rautio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooligan or not.
Hooligan blocking some punches.
Hooligan tries to throw a body punch but Rautio avoids it by throwing Hooligan back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooligan wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rautio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooligan crunches a lovely knee into Rautio's ribcage.
Hooligan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rautio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooligan has Rautio pressed against the cage.
Hooligan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rautio stalling the fight.
Rautio blocks the elbow strike.
Hooligan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooligan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow.
Rautio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooligan misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Rautio on the inside.
Hooligan missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooligan tries to stall but Rautio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hooligan missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hooligan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rautio tries to work over Hooligan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rautio misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooligan.
Rautio avoids a wild elbow strike from Hooligan.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooligan misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautio misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Hooligan.
Rautio lands a left hand.
Rautio pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooligan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rautio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rautio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooligan misses with an elbow over the top.
Hooligan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rautio avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio avoids a wild elbow strike from Hooligan.
A shot in the inside from Rautio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rautio.
Hooligan looking to stall.
Hooligan trying to stall but Rautio improves his position.
Rautio avoiding damage as Hooligan throws knees to the body.
Come on Hooligan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rautio managing to block the knees to the body from Hooligan.
Rautio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hooligan is keeping busy.
Rautio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hooligan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rautio is keeping busy.
Rautio pushes Hooligan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rautio presses Hooligan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooligan is breathing heavily.
Hooligan trying to land knees to the body.
Rautio lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hooligan fails to land.
Rautio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooligan can't break the clinch.
Rautio lands an uppercut.
Hooligan has a couple of punches blocked by Rautio.
A left hand lands to the body for Rautio.
Hooligan pushes off an throws an elbow but Rautio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hooligans head.
Hooligan keeps control of Rautio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hooligan throws an elbow but it misses.
Rautio looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Rautio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rautio.
Rautio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooligan backwards.
Come on Rautio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rautio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hooligans head.
Rautio is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Rautio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rautio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooligan on the side of the head.
Hooligan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooligan throws a lazy uppercut
and Rautio counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hooligan has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikko Rautio! Mikko Rautio retains his light heavyweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Not Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Brock
vs
Frank

155 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Not Brock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Frank!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brock.
Frank closes the distance and clinches up with Brock, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes Brock against the cage but Brock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brock counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Frank off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Brock follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Frank was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Not Brock!
Not Brock retains his featherweight title!