INFAMOUS - 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chuito torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Kimble has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kimble
vs
torres

175 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, chuito torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimble scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like chuito torres has been cut.
Kimble moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

torres is rocked!
torres shoots in for a takedown but Kimble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimble shoots in and drives through. torres sprawls well.
Kimble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimble.
torres shoots in for a double leg but Kimble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimble misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kimble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kimble throws a looping overhand right but torres ducks down to avoid it.

Kimble rushes torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
torres is trying to break the clinch but Kimble has him pressed against the cage.
Kimble lands a body shot.
Kimble has torres pressed against the cage, preventing torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kimble jumps guard.
Kimble 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
torres trying to control but Kimble is working from the bottom.

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

torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
torres is looking to stand up but Kimble won't let him.
Kimble keeping moving, preventing torres from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimble is breathing heavily.
Kimble lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for torres!
Kimble tries to control but torres wriggling away.
torres is looking to improve his position but Kimble isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimble controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
torres really wants to buck Kimble off and get back to his feet.
Kimble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
torres wants to hold on but Kimble pushes him away.
Kimble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. torres looks a forlorn figure.
Kimble content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
torres wants to control but Kimble is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Kimble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on chuito torres's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kimble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimble controls from within his opponent's guard.
torres 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on torres, up you get!

Kimble closes the distance and clinches.
torres working hard to break the clinch.
Kimble pushes torres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Kimble ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kimble no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kimble looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimble, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kimble working for a triangle but torres defends it easily.
torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
torres advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble is trying to escape the position but torres is controlling the position.

torres has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kimble tries to clinch up but torres circles away and keeps his distance.
torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
torres moves in looking to clinch but Kimble pushes him off.
Kimble swinging wildly here.

Kimble has torres up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kimble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Todd Kimble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of chuito torres.
torres is trying to force a seperation but Kimble has the dominant position.

Kimble pulls guard successfully.
torres postures up in Kimble's guard and throws a big left but Kimble blocks it.
Kimble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. torres manages to get himself to full guard.
torres has Kimble pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimble won't allow torres to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
torres wants to stand and escape but Kimble is having none of it.
Kimble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimble trying to control but torres is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimble fails with the takedown

so torres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Kimble dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on chuito torres's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

torres clinches but Kimble breaks the clinch
and Kimble counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Kimble rushes torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kimble digs a right hand underneath torres's ribcage. torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Kimble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics torres uses from the top position.
Kimble wants to sweep but no luck.
torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimble manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
torres is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble tries to control but torres wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
torres is squirming around, avoiding Kimble's attempts to control the action.
torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimble avoids the attempt from torres to control.
Kimble controlling his opponent.
Kimble looking to control but torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
torres wants to control but Kimble is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble controlling the pace for now.
torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimble wants to control the pace but torres is squirming around nicely.
torres working to try and regain half guard.
Kimble controlling from the full mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Todd Kimble just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kimble misses with a hook.

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.
Kimble throws an overhand right that lands on torres's shoulder, as torres tries to avoid the shot.
Todd Kimble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
torres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kimble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimble. torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
chuito torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimble throws out the jab.

Kimble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Kimble!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hollywood Undead. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bishop's choice of entrance music: The Regulator. Bruno Domingo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elroy Bishop's chin.

Domingo
vs
Bishop

180 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

170 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

BLKOUT Clothing

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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Domingo is keeping the position.
Bishop trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Domingo keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Domingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Domingo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Domingo looks to land a combination. Bishop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Domingo is keeping the position.
Domingo keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Domingo wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Domingo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
Nice sprawl there from Domingo as Bishop shoots in.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Domingo connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.

Bishop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Domingo's brow.
Domingo is breathing heavily.
Bishop is in close to Domingo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Domingo's head.
Bishop sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bishop drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bishop jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bishop lands a couple of elbows.
Domingo 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.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Domingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Domingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingo defending against the ground and pound.
Bishop scores with a couple of short elbows.

Bishop tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Domingo dodges the ground and pound from Bishop.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control but Domingo is keeping him busy.
Domingo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bishop trying to control the action but Domingo is working from the bottom.
Bishop tries to score with some ground and pound. Domingo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bishop has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Domingo!
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Domingo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop controlling the pace for now.
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Domingo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Domingo tries to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.

Bishop looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Bishop goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Domingo turns into him and now he's in Bishop's guard.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and Domingo is in trouble!
Bishop with shots to the head and body - Domingo looks very uncomfortable down there.

Domingo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bishop.
Bishop breaks from Domingo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Domingo working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bishop controlling from mount.
Bishop working Domingo over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands a big elbow.
Elroy Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bishop wants to control the pace but Domingo is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Domingo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Domingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bishop fails with the takedown.
Bruno Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Bishop.
Domingo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Domingo misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Domingo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Domingo lands with a good body shot.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domingo as he avoids it easily.

Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Domingo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Domingo manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
Bishop is trying to control. Domingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Bishop connects with a nice short shot to Domingo's temple.
Bishop is taking a breather. Domingo 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.
Bishop is nestled in close to Domingo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Domingo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bishop is trying to work for a kimura but Domingo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Bishop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Domingo looks a forlorn figure.
Bruno Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bishop looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bishop putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bishop unloading with bombs!
Bishop in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop controlling from mount.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop with shots to the head and body - Domingo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bishop content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bishop 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Bishop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rozello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maximus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maximus
vs
Rozello

189 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BLKOUT Clothing

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geasus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rozello!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rozello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Rozello persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

A head kick lands from Maximus that sends Rozello to the canvas. Rozello tries to scramble back to his feet but Maximus brings him back down into side control.

Rozello is rocked!

It looks like Aaron Rozello has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus wants to stand but Rozello is controlling his arm.
Rozello is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rozello sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rozello seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus throws an elbow but Rozello slips to the side and avoids it well.
Maximus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maximus working away.
Maximus tries to stand but Rozello is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Rozello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rozello.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rozello is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maximus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rozello is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rozello in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Maximus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Rozello!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyquan Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by Ted Nugent's Stranglehold. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Durden

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyquan Durden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Durden wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durden defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden trying to control here.
Durden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Durden's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Durden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
Durden throwing strikes but missing.

Rogers has his foot on Durden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durden works his way back into a safe position though.
Durden wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Durden is in close to Rogers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Durden with a nice head shot there.
Durden cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Durden passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Durden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Durden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Durden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Durden blocks the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to sweep but Durden has passed to side control!
Durden looks up at the clock and then as Rogers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Durden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Durden is trying to get an arm triangle but Rogers is defending well.
Durden scores with punches from side control.
Durden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.

Durden has hold of Rogers's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rogers tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Durden cranks the arm and Rogers screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rogers, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyquan Durden!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Laggum Vane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Tuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Rest for the Wicked. Tuna has chosen Sharky + George as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Vane
vs
Tuna

179 cm
21
171 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laggum Vane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Tuna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tuna stuffs the takedown attempt from Vane. Vane gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tuna.
Tuna lands some shots froms side control.
Vane wants to control but Tuna postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuna cracks Vane with a big right hand but Vane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tuna off and has taken his back!
Tuna looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vane trying to control momentarily.
Tuna covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vane struggling to land strikes to the head as Tuna covers up.
Tuna holding both Vane 's hands and preventing any damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Vane. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tuna is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vane misses with punches from the back.
Tuna covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tuna controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vane punches the canvas rather than the man.
Vane looking to hold on to the position here but Tuna rolls and ends up regaining guard.

Tuna has his feet on Vane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vane has his takedown stuffed

and Tuna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuna slips a nice elbow through Vane's hands, connecting with Vane's forehead.
Tuna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vane's head.
Tuna is nestled in close to Vane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tuna looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three 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. Tuna connects with a nice short shot to Vane's temple.
Vane is not content to let Tuna control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Tuna.

Vane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vane tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Vane looking for submissions off his back.
Vane 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.
Vane has hold of Tuna's hands but Tuna slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tuna prevents Vane from improving his position.
Vane misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuna wants to pass to mount but Vane is defending the position.
Tuna lands with a punch from half guard.
Tuna scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vane taking some punishment here, with Tuna in his half guard.
Tuna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tuna wants to control but Vane is keeping him busy.
Tuna lands strikes from half guard.
Tuna scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tuna passes to side control.
Tuna lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vane misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Tuna in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Tuna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tuna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vane did well to prevent Tuna getting side control.
Tuna prevents Vane from improving his position.
Doug Tuna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuna is nestled in close to Vane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Tuna there.

Vane actively working from the bottom here.
Vane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuna is working away from the top position though.
Vane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuna scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vane missing with punches from the bottom.
Tuna lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuna slips a nice elbow through Vane's hands, connecting with Vane's forehead.
Tuna winds up and cracks Vane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tuna is looking to advance position but Vane won't allow it.
Tuna looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Vane is rocked!
Vane taking some punishment here, with Tuna in his half guard.
Tuna is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Vane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vane has hold of Tuna's hands but Tuna slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Vane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Tuna connects with a nice short shot to Vane's temple.
Tuna lands a big elbow - Vane is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tuna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Tuna!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ima Chockya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chockya
vs
Khalid

188 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ima Chockya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Khalid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chockya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalid wants to stand but Chockya is controlling the position.
Chockya content to stall in guard here.
Chockya passes Khalid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chockya controlling the action here.
Khalid is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalid has one foot on Chockya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Abu Khalid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Khalid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalid tried to score with a low kick but Chockya checks it.
Khalid throws a series of punches but Chockya avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalid. Chockya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chockya staying out of range there.
Chockya tries to bum rush Khalid with a series of wild strikes but Khalid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalid looks to score with a jab to the body but Chockya is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chockya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Khalid misses.
Khalid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chockya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalid fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalid misses with a two punch combination.
Khalid looks gassed!
Chockya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khalid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chockya wants to clinch.
Khalid moves out of range as Chockya throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chockya tries for a takedown but Khalid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chockya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khalid keeps the fight on the outside.
Khalid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khalid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chockya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalid.
Khalid swats away the attempt to clinch by Chockya.

Chockya moves into the clinch.
Chockya jumps guard but Khalid stands there with Chockya around his waist. Chockya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khalid can't break the clinch.
Chockya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khalid smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Chockya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chockya fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalid misses with the combination.
Chockya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Chockya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khalid looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khalid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chockya has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khalid is not content to let Chockya control the position.

Chockya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khalid is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalid is not content to let Chockya control the position.

Chockya goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khalid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chockya but great work by Khalid.

Khalid decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chockya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chockya dodges the punch combination from Khalid.
Khalid tries to clinch up but Chockya circles away and keeps his distance.
Khalid lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Ima Chockya has been cut.
Khalid throws a right hand that Chockya ducks under and follows up with a left that Chockya also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abu Khalid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ima Chockya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Khalid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chockya shoots in looking for a takedown. Khalid tries to sprawl out of it but Chockya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khalid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chockya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chockya circles away quickly and effectively.
Khalid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Chockya.
Khalid throws a right and a left that Chockya avoids nicely.
Khalid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chockya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalid misses with a double jab.
Khalid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chockya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Chockya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chockya lands in his opponent's guard.
Chockya trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalid is breathing heavily.
Khalid wants to stand but Chockya is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chockya pushing down on Khalid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chockya tries to pass to full mount but Khalid defends it.
Chockya is looking to take a break and control but Khalid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chockya wants to free his trapped foot but Khalid is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chockya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Chockya is working for a submission of some sort.
Khalid is trying to stand.
Chockya works his foot free and advances to mount.

Chockya moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Khalid has worked his arm free - good work by Khalid!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chockya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chockya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khalid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Khalid pushes Chockya away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chockya gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Chockya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chockya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khalid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chockya wants to control but Khalid is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ima Chockya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ima Chockya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A jab from Khalid does it's job there.

Chockya closes the distance and pushes Khalid back into the cage.

Khalid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalid misses with a double jab.
Chockya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khalid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Khalid.
Chockya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khalid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Khalid misses.
Khalid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chockya throws a nice looking combination but Khalid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chockya swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalid.
Chockya is looking to clinch but Khalid is avoiding it.
Khalid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalid throws a series of punches but Chockya avoids them all with ease.
Chockya shoots in for a double leg but Khalid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chockya pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalid scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chockya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chockya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalid.

Chockya moves into the clinch.
Chockya tries to pull guard but Khalid won't allow it.
Chockya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khalid smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ima Chockya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chockya takes a swing at Khalid's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chockya.
Khalid misses with a two punch combination.
Chockya is looking to clinch but Khalid is avoiding it.

Chockya scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chockya is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalid is defending well.
Khalid wants to get back to his feet but Chockya drags him back down.
Khalid gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Khalid is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Chockya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalid is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Chockya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Khalid is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khalid and Chockya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Chockya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chockya tries for a kimura but Khalid is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Khalid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Khalid. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A right-left combo lands from Khalid.

Chockya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalid is refusing to be controlled, as Chockya sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Khalid is defending against the submission attempts here by Chockya.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Khalid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalid 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Khalid!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis comes to the cage accompanied by Give It Away. 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?

Kiedis
vs
Stafjard

172 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

166 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Kiedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis scores with a kick to the body.
Stafjard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiedis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stafjard somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stafjard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kiedis - the referee stops the clock and Stafjard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kiedis. Stafjard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Kiedis moves into range and clinches up with Stafjard.
Kiedis lands a knee to the body.
Kiedis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stafjard's face.
Kiedis stalling in the clinch.

Kiedis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiedis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stafjard looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Kiedis.
Kiedis keeps Stafjard at a distance using the push kick.
Kiedis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kiedis lands with a thumping leg kick.

Kiedis closes the distance and clinches.
Kiedis effectively controlling the action here.
Kiedis scores with a knee to the head.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis scores with a head kick.
Kiedis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anthony Kiedis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kiedis.
Kiedis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kiedis scores with a push kick.
Stafjard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kiedis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiedis lands with a nice body kick.
Kiedis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kiedis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stafjard's head.
Kiedis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiedis throws a leg kick which misses Stafjard's front leg but catches the back leg as Stafjard tries to avoid it.
Kiedis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kiedis is looking to slow Stafjard down with leg kicks.
Kiedis lands a head kick. Stafjard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiedis lands with a kick to the temple. Stafjard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kiedis throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiedis pushes Stafjard up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiedis lands a knee to the body.
Kiedis leaning against his opponent.
Kiedis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stafjard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiedis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stafjard moves forwards but Kiedis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kiedis.
Stafjard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiedis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kiedis moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiedis scores a nice knee to the body.
Kiedis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Kiedis manages to break the clinch.
Kiedis throws a nice head kick!
Stafjard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis lands a nice looking body kick.
Kiedis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stafjard will feel that in the morning.
Stafjard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiedis.
Kiedis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kiedis lands with a slapping head kick.
Stafjard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Kiedis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kiedis lands with a nice body kick.
Kiedis scores with a push kick.
Stafjard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiedis.
Kiedis connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiedis stuns Stafjard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Kiedis closes the distance and pushes Stafjard back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony Kiedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JanOle Stafjard.
Knees to the body from Kiedis.
Kiedis lands a knee to the body.

Kiedis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kiedis, right into the meat.
Kiedis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stafjard if he has to take too many more of those.
Kiedis cracks the inside of Stafjard's front leg.
Kiedis lands a high kick!
Kiedis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kiedis scores with a body shot.
Kiedis scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiedis scores with a kick to the body.
Stafjard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anthony Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiedis lands a head kick. Stafjard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiedis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kiedis throws a head kick that Stafjard semi-blocks.
Kiedis lands a nice looking body kick.
Kiedis lands with a kick to the temple. Stafjard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kiedis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiedis.

Kiedis instigates a clinch.
Kiedis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stafjard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stafjard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiedis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stafjard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiedis can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stafjard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kiedis connects with a high kick.
Kiedis lands a high kick!
Kiedis throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stafjard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiedis as he avoids it easily.
Kiedis throws a leg kick which misses Stafjard's front leg but catches the back leg as Stafjard tries to avoid it.
Kiedis throws a leg kick which misses Stafjard's front leg but catches the back leg as Stafjard tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kiedis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stafjard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kiedis. That one must have hurt.

Kiedis has managed to clinch.
Kiedis landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Kiedis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stafjard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiedis.
Kiedis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiedis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stafjard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stafjard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiedis defends well.
Kiedis working some strikes from top position.

Kiedis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stafjard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stafjard has escaped and now he's on top!
Stafjard sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafjard is one step ahead there.

Kiedis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stafjard defends well.
Stafjard postures up.

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.
Kiedis keeping full guard, as Stafjard tries to pass.
Kiedis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kiedis strikes from his own guard.
Kiedis has Stafjard pulled in close to control his posture.
Kiedis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stafjard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafjard wants to free his trapped foot but Kiedis is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kiedis actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Kiedis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stafjard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiedis circles away.
Kiedis throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Kiedis lands but Stafjard takes it in his stride.
Kiedis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stafjard will feel that in the morning.
Stafjard avoids the head kick by Kiedis.
Kiedis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kiedis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiedis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kiedis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice jab there from Kiedis.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stafjard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kiedis - the referee stops the clock and Stafjard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kiedis. Stafjard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kiedis throws a front kick that sends Stafjard stumbling back into the cage.
Stafjard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiedis lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis is looking to slow Stafjard down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Kiedis coming out on top.
Stafjard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stafjard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kiedis lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiedis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stafjard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiedis lands a head kick!
Anthony Kiedis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiedis scores with a spinning back kick!
Stafjard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kiedis - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiedis.
Kiedis feints and then cracks Stafjard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stafjard down.
Kiedis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kiedis lands a high kick!
Kiedis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kiedis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stafjard. That did some damage!
Stafjard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiedis.

Kiedis pushes Stafjard up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stafjard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kiedis landing knees to the body.
Kiedis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kiedis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anthony Kiedis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stafjard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiedis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony Kiedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JanOle Stafjard.
Kiedis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard can't get the takedown.

Kiedis manages to break the clinch.
Kiedis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kiedis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stafjard can do to turn this around?
Stafjard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiedis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stafjard.
Kiedis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiedis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiedis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stafjard will feel that in the morning.
Kiedis pushes Stafjard away with a front kick.
Kiedis scores with a hook.
Kiedis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kiedis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Kiedis finds it's way through Stafjard's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kiedis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kiedis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kiedis!
Stafjard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Kiedis lands but Stafjard takes it in his stride.
Stafjard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiedis can pounce on him.
Kiedis scores with a head kick.
Kiedis lands a high kick!
JanOle Stafjard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stafjard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiedis.
Nice body kick there by Kiedis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiedis thumps Stafjard with a low kick.

Kiedis has closed the distance and engaged Stafjard in a clinch.
JanOle Stafjard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Kiedis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Kiedis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Epstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strangler comes to the cage accompanied by Rise up. Jimmy Strangler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Strangler
vs
Epstein

165 cm
21
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Epstein!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strangler closes the distance and pushes Epstein back into the cage.
Strangler lands a good knee to the midsection. Epstein won't want to take too many of those.
Strangler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Gray Epstein has been cut.
Strangler lands a damaging elbow.
Epstein stalling in the clinch but Strangler improves position.
Strangler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Epstein's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strangler as Epstein tries to tie him up.
Epstein can't break the clinch.
Strangler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Epstein's defenses.
Strangler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Strangler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Epstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strangler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Epstein's face.
Strangler landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Gray Epstein's cut even more.
Epstein 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!
A knee to the head by Strangler.

Epstein is rocked!
Strangler lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strangler as Epstein tries to tie him up.

Strangler drops Epstein with a big knee straight up the middle! Epstein is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Epstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Strangler finish him?

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strangler obliges.
Epstein seems to have recovered his senses.
Strangler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epstein takes a knee right on the jaw!

The cut above Gray Epstein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Strangler lands a good knee to the midsection. Epstein won't want to take too many of those.
Strangler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strangler landing knees to the body.
Strangler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Epstein's defenses.
Strangler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strangler.
Strangler connects with a knee to the head.
Strangler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Strangler lands an elbow just above Epstein 's eye.
A knee to the head by Strangler.

Gray Epstein's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Epstein trying to stall but Strangler improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strangler.
Strangler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strangler lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Strangler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Epstein is trying to break free.
Strangler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strangler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strangler scores with a knee to the head.
Strangler landing knees to the head.
Strangler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Strangler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Epstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epstein is trying to break free.
Epstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epstein can't find room to land a body shot as Strangler controls the action.
Strangler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epstein is defending well for now.
Strangler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Epstein controlling the action here for a moment.
Strangler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Epstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler lands a knee to the head.
Strangler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Epstein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Epstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strangler walks away with a smile on his face. Epstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Epstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Strangler which made him look bad.

Strangler takes the fight into the clinch.
Strangler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Strangler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goerge Cantstandya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Mandela is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cantstandya
vs
Mandela

171 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goerge Cantstandya!
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, Nelson Mandela!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantstandya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cantstandya ducks under a wild hook from Mandela.
Mandela lands a two punch combo.
Mandela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Mandela.
Mandela stuns Cantstandya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Cantstandya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mandela wants to get back to his feet but Cantstandya is dominant here and he's now got Mandela's back!
Mandela is trying to get back to his feet but Cantstandya has full control of the position and if anything, Mandela has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cantstandya.
Mandela looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantstandya has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mandela.
Mandela trying to get back to his feet but Cantstandya is in full control for now.
Mandela covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mandela controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cantstandya is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandela is trying to get back to his feet but Cantstandya has full control of the position and if anything, Mandela has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mandela is keeping busy.
Cantstandya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mandela is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mandela controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cantstandya lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mandela hold on?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandela tries to roll but Cantstandya sticks to his back.
Cantstandya is landing with strikes from the back.
Mandela wants to get back to his feet.
Cantstandya gets his hands free as Mandela looks to control.

Mandela is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Cantstandya manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Mandela is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Goerge Cantstandya!