DiGNITY 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lux Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zyke Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zyke Leonard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lion
vs
Leonard

182 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
149 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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, Lux Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zyke Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard thumps Lion with a low kick.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Leonard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard misses with a head kick.
Leonard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard feints a counter leg kick.
Leonard misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Lion moves out of range easily.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Leonard.
Leonard looks winded!
Lion misses with a head kick.
Leonard throws a big counter head kick but Lion avoids it with no problem.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard unleashes a big counter combination but Lion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonard lands a head kick. Lion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Leonard misses with a head kick.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Lion lands but Leonard takes it in his stride.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Leonard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion scores with a head kick. Leonard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leonard connects with a high kick.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard keeps Lion at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Leonard.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lion takes a step back to recover.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.
Leonard connects with a high kick.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lion lands a head kick!
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion avoids the head kick by Leonard.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard scores with a leg kick.
Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard scores with a head kick. Lion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Lion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonard lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Lion moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Leonard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Donk. Leonard catches Lion right on the button with a cross.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Leonard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lion's head.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lux Lion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Leonard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonard throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Leonard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leonard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leonard throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard connects with an inside leg kick.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lux Lion is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leonard.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lion blocks it well.
Leonard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Lion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonard connects with a jab.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.
Lion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leonard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Leonard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Lion moves out of range easily.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard works over Lion's head and body with a nice combination.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard lands a high kick!
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonard.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard lands with a slapping head kick.
Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonard throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Leonard lands a head kick!
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leonard, right into the meat.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Lion moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeonard.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion blocks a head kick by Leonard.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.
A right-left combo lands from Leonard.
Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Lion lands but Leonard takes it in his stride.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a front kick.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Leonard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonard throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Leonard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLion.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard scores with a head kick. Lion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.
Leonard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leonard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Leonard throws a big counter head kick but Lion avoids it with no problem.
Lion avoids the head kick by Leonard.
Lion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Leonard throws a nice head kick!
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zyke Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Leonard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Leonard.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lion's head backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard throws a body kick that misses.
Lion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard throws a head kick but Lion moves out of range.
Lion throws a counter high kick but Leonard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Leonard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Lion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard throws a head kick that half lands.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Lion scores with a head kick.
Lion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lion lands a head kick. Leonard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion misses with a head kick.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard with a jab.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lion's sensitive parts.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard throws a counter combo.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lion's head.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lion.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lion throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard is looking for the big counter here.
Leonard thumps Lion with a low kick.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Lion.
Leonard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Lion.
Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Lion moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Leonard cracks the inside of Lion's front leg.
A head kick misses from Lion.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonard.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lion.
A head kick misses from Leonard.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonard to score with a decent uppercut.
Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zyke Leonard.
Well Leonard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lux Lion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tyga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ching Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bitches and marijuana. Ching Ching is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tyga
vs
Ching

177 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 London, Chris Tyga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ching Ching!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ching scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyga fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyga shoots for a double leg takedown but Ching sprawls well. He's pushed Tyga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ching tries to avoid it but Tyga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ching to the ground. Ching escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tyga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ching scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Chris Tyga has been cut.
Tyga fails with the takedown.

Ching catches Tyga napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tyga to the canvas!

Tyga is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ching not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Tyga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ching with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Ching avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ching tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyga is retaining full guard.
Tyga seems to have got his legs back now.
Ching not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ching won't allow Tyga to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ching postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

Ching drops back looking for a leg! Tyga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyga manages to kick Ching off! Ching jumps back into Tyga's guard.

Tyga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ching can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ching drops back looking for a leg! Tyga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyga manages to kick Ching off! Ching jumps back into Tyga's guard.
Ching looking to pass the guard.
Ching slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyga 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.
Ching scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tyga looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyga, not yet.
Ching controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyga wants to hit a switch here but Ching passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyga there!
Tyga tries to reverse the position but Ching maintains control.

Ching with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ching lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ching sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tyga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ching really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyga wants to improve his position but Ching is controlling well.
Ching is controlling the pace.

Ching is looking for a kimura but Tyga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ching to get the leverage.
Tyga manages to get to full guard.
Ching controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Tyga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ching is one step ahead there.
Ching is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ching displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyga.
Ching lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Chris Tyga's cut is getting worse.
Tyga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ching defends well and Tyga ends up having to push Ching into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ching is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Ching drops Tyga with a big left hand and mounts him. Tyga is in big trouble!
Tyga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tyga regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Ching dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Tyga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ching circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tyga tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ching wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ching Ching!
The defeated Chris Tyga had this to say: 'to all my fans .,im sorry for the loss ,i didnt give my 100% i promise that ill do my best next time .,thank you good night.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Skidopolopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tike Myson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myson has chosen Bad MoFo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Skidopolopolous
vs
Myson

213 cm
18
256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Skidopolopolous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tike Myson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skidopolopolous circles away from the clinch attempt.

Myson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skidopolopolous to the ground. Myson is now in Skidopolopolous's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Myson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skidopolopolous, up you get!
Myson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Skidopolopolous instigates a clinch.
Skidopolopolous lands a good knee to the midsection. Myson won't want to take too many of those.
Myson looks winded!
Myson avoids the elbow strike from Skidopolopolous, against the cage.
Skidopolopolous misses with a body punch.
Myson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skidopolopolous putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Skidopolopolous breaks from the clinch.

Myson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skidopolopolous sprawls well initially but Myson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Myson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skidopolopolous fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skidopolopolous. Myson shrugs it off though.
Myson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myson shoots for a takedown but Skidopolopolous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tike Myson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skidopolopolous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myson.
Myson moves out of range of the body kick.
Myson blocks a head kick by Skidopolopolous.
Myson tries to close the distance and clinch but Skidopolopolous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skidopolopolous throws a counter high kick but Myson was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous is looking to slow Myson down with leg kicks.

Skidopolopolous rushes Myson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skidopolopolous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myson is pressed up against the cage. Skidopolopolous has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myson down to the mat. Myson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skidopolopolous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skidopolopolous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skidopolopolous throws a sloppy head kick and Myson moves out of range easily.
Myson misses with a head kick.
Myson blocks a head kick by Skidopolopolous.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skidopolopolous quickly recovers to half guard.
Skidopolopolous is looking for a sweep. Myson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Myson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Myson.
Skidopolopolous is trying to stand back up but Myson is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Myson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Myson.
Skidopolopolous is trying to stand back up but Myson is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Myson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skidopolopolous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skidopolopolous is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bob Skidopolopolous will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Myson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skidopolopolous's waist but Skidopolopolous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myson off to one side.
Skidopolopolous tries to counter by clinching up but Myson breaks away and moves out of range.
Myson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Myson misses with a takedown attempt
and Skidopolopolous makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Myson really felt that one!
Skidopolopolous looks to land a combination but Myson avoids it well.

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

It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.
Skidopolopolous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skidopolopolous as he jumps to the side.
As Myson backs away, Skidopolopolous returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bob Skidopolopolous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tike Myson.
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!
Myson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myson wants it to stay on the feet.
Skidopolopolous throws a sloppy head kick and Myson moves out of range easily.
Myson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skidopolopolous.
As Skidopolopolous backs off Myson throws a huge counter combo but Skidopolopolous manages to avoid it all.
Myson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skidopolopolous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skidopolopolous went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Skidopolopolous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myson can do to turn this around?
Myson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skidopolopolous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Myson is rocked!
Skidopolopolous fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Myson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bob Skidopolopolous!
In defeat, Tike Myson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayne Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Reynolds
vs
McCarthy

193 cm
18
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Supreme Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayne Reynolds !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy slips a straight right by Reynolds .
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reynolds tries to break free but McCarthy pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds stalls.

Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
McCarthy wants to counter the offense by Reynolds and move into the clinch position.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jayne Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.

McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.

McCarthy drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.

Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Erik McCarthy has been cut.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy looks winded!
Reynolds scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Reynolds .
Jayne Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns Reynolds into the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy rushes Reynolds and presses him up against the cage.

McCarthy successfully pulls guard.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
Reynolds wants to stand but McCarthy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McCarthy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reynolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds scores with a one two! McCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reynolds .
McCarthy is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Reynolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reynolds lands with an overhand left.

That has opened up Erik McCarthy's cut even more.
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
McCarthy is looking for the big counter here.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
McCarthy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reynolds .

Reynolds clinches.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown.

Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayne Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik McCarthy'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.

McCarthy misses with a head kick.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Reynolds 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Reynolds . Those never looked like landing.
Reynolds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reynolds connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.

The cut above Erik McCarthy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
Reynolds tries to counter with a takedown but McCarthy is quick to defend against it.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jayne Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.
Reynolds cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCarthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Reynolds .

Erik McCarthy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Jayne Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.

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

McCarthy is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jayne Reynolds !
Jayne Reynolds took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Supreme Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Satriyo Arie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pootie Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tang's choice of entrance music: Pootie Tang. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Arie
vs
Tang

170 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

153 cm
26
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Satriyo Arie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pootie Tang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Tang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Tang has hold of Arie's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Arie seems comfortable defending it but Tang has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Arie is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Arie is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tang couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pootie Tang!
A victorious Pootie Tang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Agapito Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Obukhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Obukhov

179 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Agapito Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Obukhov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Obukhov dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Obukhov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Obukhov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Obukhov slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obukhov lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obukhov on the ground.
Obukhov slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Obukhov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!
Obukhov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Sanchez is rocked!
Obukhov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sanchez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Obukhov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Obukhov!
A relieved looking Artem Obukhov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Galo Sarabia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshawn Shaw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sarabia
vs
Shaw

175 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galo Sarabia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deshawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarabia throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaw leaves Sarabia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarabia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Sarabia closes the distance and clinches.
Sarabia blocks the elbow strike.
Sarabia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sarabia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galo Sarabia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sarabia goes for a takedown attempt but Shaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

A jab-cross combination lands for Sarabia and sends Shaw crashing to the mat! Sarabia follows him down to the mat - Shaw regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Shaw is rocked!
Shaw looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarabia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarabia trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Sarabia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sarabia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarabia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Sarabia is controlling well.
Sarabia is taking a breather. Shaw 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.
Sarabia wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Sarabia.
Sarabia is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaw won't allow Sarabia to pass to mount.
Sarabia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaw has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sarabia.

Shaw clinches up against the cage.

Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Sarabia shoots in.
Sarabia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shaw defends well and Sarabia ends up having to push Shaw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shaw tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarabia misses with a takedown
and Shaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Sarabia slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sarabia feints and as Shaw raises his hands in defense, Sarabia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sarabia wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Sarabia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarabia throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Sarabia from controlling successfully.
Sarabia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sarabia is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarabia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galo Sarabia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sarabia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Sarabia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarabia.
Sarabia throws a big counter combination but Shaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sarabia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Sarabia's body.
Sarabia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.

Sarabia has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarabia jumps guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galo Sarabia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarabia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Sarabia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarabia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Shaw decides to pull guard.
Sarabia throwing strikes but missing.
Sarabia wants to get up but he can't break Shaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sarabia is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sarabia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sarabia tries to score with some ground and pound. Shaw controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sarabia taking a breather here.
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Sarabia is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sarabia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Galo Sarabia is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarabia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sarabia is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Sarabia circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarabia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Shaw drives through and clinches with Sarabia against the cage.

Sarabia has Shaw pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sarabia pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shaw tumbling to the mat - Sarabia dives into Shaw's guard.
Sarabia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarabia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sarabia postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Sarabia trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarabia throws an elbow that misses. Shaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sarabia's guard. Nice move by Shaw!
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sarabia tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarabia darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Sarabia into the cage.
Sarabia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sarabia shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sarabia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deshawn Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sarabia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sarabia is out of range and Shaw settles back down.

Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Sarabia prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw is pressed up against the cage. Sarabia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galo Sarabia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Sarabia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarabia looking for a takedown.
Sarabia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Shaw has Sarabia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shaw pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sarabia tumbling to the mat - Shaw dives into Sarabia's guard.
Sarabia is wriggling around but Shaw manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sarabia wants to control the action here but instead Shaw manages to pass to full mount!
Shaw avoids the attempt from Sarabia to control.
Shaw controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarabia blocking the ground and pound.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sarabia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sarabia can't escape the position.

Shaw is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sarabia is surviving well by controlling Shaw's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarabia is wriggling around trying to escape.

Shaw goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sarabia is on top in guard.
Sarabia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sarabia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sarabia is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sarabia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sarabia wants to take a breather but Shaw is having none of it.
Sarabia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sarabia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.

Shaw clinches with his opponent.
Sarabia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sarabia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sarabia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaw 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Shaw!
Deshawn Shaw took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spunkly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Clown
vs
Spunkly

220 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobo Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Spunkly!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spunkly misses with a series of wild punches.
Clown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spunkly swinging wildly here.
Spunkly misses with a double jab
and Clown counters with a good low kick that Spunkly was not able to check.
Spunkly lands a slapping body shot.
Clown is breathing heavily.
Clown misses with the combination.

Clown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spunkly's defenses.
Clown lands an elbow just above Spunkly 's eye.
Clown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spunkly's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spunkly throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spunkly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spunkly keeping full guard, as Clown tries to pass.
Spunkly throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Clown pushing down on Spunkly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spunkly!
Clown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Clown throws some wild stikes that Spunkly manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spunkly tries to reverse the position but Clown maintains control.
Spunkly tries to buck Clown off but Clown takes his back!

Spunkly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Clown's arms.
Spunkly wants to get back to his feet.
Spunkly felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Clown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Spunkly trying to control the hands but Clown won't let him.

Clown has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Spunkly is in real trouble here. Clown gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Spunkly is tapping out! Clown wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobo Clown!
An out of breath Bobo Clown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.