GAMMA: Contenders 33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaron Baston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sunfields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunfields is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hostil Groove - Fly RoutineHostil Groove - Fly Routine. Jaron Baston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baston
vs
Sunfields

195 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

202 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaron Baston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Sunfields!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baston has a takedown stuffed.
Sunfields fails with the takedown

and Baston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baston is breathing heavily.
Sunfields makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sunfields.
Sunfields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baston manages to get himself to full guard.
Sunfields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baston can't keep his opponent in guard - Sunfields advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sunfields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baston tries to get out of the position.
Sunfields throwing shots but Baston is blocking nicely.
Sunfields wants to pass the guard but Baston is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baston is in trouble now - Sunfields has advanced to mount!
Sunfields misses with a head shot.
Sunfields thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sunfields looking to finish with strikes here!
Sunfields landing shots from mount.
Sunfields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sunfields is landing with some decent strikes but Baston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sunfields punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baston is bucking up trying to escape but Sunfields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields punching from mount but Baston doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sunfields raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baston avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sunfields.
Baston tries to reverse the position but Sunfields maintains control.
Sunfields thowing shots but they're missing.
Sunfields unloading with bombs!
Baston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sunfields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sunfields landing punches.
Sunfields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sunfields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sunfields misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Baston is in a horrible position here. Sunfields smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baston is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sunfields landing shots from mount.
Baston is bucking up trying to escape but Sunfields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sunfields looking to finish with strikes here!
Sunfields throws some wild stikes that Baston manages to avoid easily.
Baston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunfields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sunfields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sunfields raining down shots from the mount!
Sunfields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baston looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Sunfields dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sunfields closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sunfields trying to mount his opponent but Baston defends it.
Sunfields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sunfields wants to free his trapped foot but Baston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sunfields.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunfields frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sunfields dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunfields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baston?
Sunfields punching from mount but Baston doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Sunfields there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sunfields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baston holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sunfields tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sunfields avoids the attempt from Baston to control.
Sunfields is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sunfields thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sunfields pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sunfields lands a big elbow.
Sunfields lands a heavy elbow.
Sunfields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baston hang on?
Baston is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Baston is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields raining down shots from the mount!
Sunfields dominating with strikes here.
Sunfields throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sunfields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount and Baston is in trouble!
David Sunfields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sunfields working Baston over with strikes here.
Baston is in a horrible position here. Sunfields smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sunfields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sunfields.
Sunfields is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sunfields working Baston over with strikes here.
Baston avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sunfields.
Sunfields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sunfields throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Baston blocking the ground and pound.
Baston blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Sunfields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Sunfields shoots and misses

and Baston counters with a shoot takedown. Sunfields fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sunfields is on top in guard.
Sunfields slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Sunfields are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sunfields misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sunfields advances to mount.
Sunfields breaks from Baston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunfields misses with a head shot.
Sunfields lands with some strikes.
Sunfields punching from mount but Baston doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sunfields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sunfields.
Sunfields throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baston because Sunfields loaded up on that one.
Baston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sunfields on the ground.
Sunfields looking to finish with strikes here!
Sunfields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

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.
Sunfields throws some wild stikes that Baston manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Sunfields there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sunfields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sunfields thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Baston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sunfields.
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount.
Sunfields unloads with some shots from mount but Baston bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields throws some wild stikes that Baston manages to avoid easily.
Baston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sunfields looking to ground and pound but Baston is blocking nicely.
Sunfields throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baston because Sunfields loaded up on that one.
Sunfields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sunfields is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sunfields throwing strikes here but Baston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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.
Sunfields with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sunfields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sunfields in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sunfields misses with a head shot.
Baston is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sunfields throwing strikes here but Baston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sunfields landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sunfields throws some wild stikes that Baston manages to avoid easily.
Jaron Baston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Sunfields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunfields wants to control the pace but Baston is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Sunfields.
Well Sunfields 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 Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Sunfields!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan the all rounded fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Dethklok - The Gears as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

the all rounded fighter
vs
Johnson

180 cm
20
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan the all rounded fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
the all rounded fighter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

the all rounded fighter shoots in and bounces Johnson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
the all rounded fighter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
the all rounded fighter wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but the all rounded fighter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
the all rounded fighter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but the all rounded fighter pushes his legs off easily.

Johnson has his foot on the all rounded fighter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the all rounded fighter works his way back into a safe position though.
the all rounded fighter wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but the all rounded fighter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the all rounded fighter.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

the all rounded fighter is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Johnson with the active half guard here but the all rounded fighter passes nicely into side control.
the all rounded fighter wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

the all rounded fighter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no the all rounded fighter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
the all rounded fighter is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
the all rounded fighter is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

the all rounded fighter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson looks gassed!
the all rounded fighter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is not content to let the all rounded fighter control the position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the all rounded fighter scores with a couple of nice shots.

Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but the all rounded fighter mounts him!
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding the all rounded fighter's attempts to control the action.
the all rounded fighter landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
the all rounded fighter lands a big elbow.

It looks like Todd Johnson has been cut.
the all rounded fighter content just to control the position here.
the all rounded fighter tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan the all rounded fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by the all rounded fighter.

the all rounded fighter gets a takedown into half guard.

Johnson with the active half guard here but the all rounded fighter passes nicely into side control.
the all rounded fighter trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
the all rounded fighter scores with punches from side control.
Johnson is not content to let the all rounded fighter control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Nathan the all rounded fighter just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
the all rounded fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but the all rounded fighter slips the punch.

the all rounded fighter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
the all rounded fighter trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but the all rounded fighter has just dragged him back down to the mat.

the all rounded fighter tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

the all rounded fighter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
the all rounded fighter wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
the all rounded fighter laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
the all rounded fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nathan the all rounded fighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
the all rounded fighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
the all rounded fighter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but the all rounded fighter moved out of range.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.

the all rounded fighter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
the all rounded fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
A lull in the action here as the all rounded fighter stalls from top position.

the all rounded fighter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter taking a breather here.

the all rounded fighter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan the all rounded fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Todd Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

the all rounded fighter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but the all rounded fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the all rounded fighter.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
the all rounded fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed the all rounded fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
the all rounded fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Nathan the all rounded fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That has opened up Todd Johnson's cut even more.
The fighters circle, before the all rounded fighter throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johnson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! the all rounded fighter lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Nathan the all rounded fighter!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hammond might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Know your Enemy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hammond
vs
Vukovic

195 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

187 cm
18
239 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BLKOUT Clothing

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammond!
Vukovic misses with a straight left.
Vukovic shoots in but Hammond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vukovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammond tries to sprawl out of it but Vukovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hammond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammond misses with a few strikes there.
Hammond scores with a jab.
Hammond cracks Vukovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Josh Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond lands a jab to the head.
Vukovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammond.
Vukovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammond pinned against the cage. Hammond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Josh Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Vukovic.
Hammond thuds his right hand into Vukovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Hammond misses.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammond as he avoids it easily.
Hammond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammond lands a two punch combo.
Hammond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vukovic.

Vukovic has Hammond up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vukovic swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond throws a right and a left that Vukovic avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vukovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammond is fending him off so far but Vukovic persists. Nope, Hammond circles away and we're back to standing.
Vukovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vukovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vukovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vukovic looks gassed!
Jab by Hammond.
Hammond moves into range and connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammond.
No joy there for Hammond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vukovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hammond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Hammond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vukovic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hammond is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vukovic.
Hammond throws a right and a left that Vukovic avoids nicely.
Hammond slaps away a takedown attempt from Vukovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammond throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vukovic dives in and grabs Hammond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammond pushes down on Vukovic's head and hops out.
Hammond tries to bum rush Vukovic with a series of wild strikes but Vukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammond is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vukovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vukovic throws a series of punches but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond misses with a wild combination.
Hammond misses with a series of wild punches.

Hammond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammond is looking to work some ground and pound but Vukovic has wrist control.
Hammond with a nice head shot there.
Hammond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vukovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammond landing some decent shots from guard.

Vukovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammond is aware though and is defending well.
Hammond landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond lands a couple of elbows.
Vukovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammond lands a couple of digs.
Hammond throws a big right hand that misses.

Vukovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammond working some strikes from top position.
Hammond lands a couple of elbows.
Hammond looking to pass the guard.
Vukovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammond preventing the sweep.

Vukovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to sweep here but Hammond controlling him for the moment.
Hammond landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammond postures up and lands a big shot to Vukovic's brow.
Hammond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vukovic on the ground.

Vukovic is looking for a triangle but Hammond pushes his legs off easily.
Hammond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vukovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Hammond lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammond misses with the combination.
Hammond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vukovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Vukovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Vukovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Vukovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vukovic content to control rather than advance.
Hammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hammond!
Hammond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vukovic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fedor Vukovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vukovic avoids the attempt from Hammond to control.
Vukovic has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hammond's face.
Hammond is squirming around, avoiding Vukovic's attempts to control the action.
Vukovic 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.
Vukovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vukovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Hammond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hammond hang on?

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

Vukovic has hold of Hammond's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammond manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammond tries to hold on but Vukovic pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic dominating with strikes here.

Vukovic working for a submission but Hammond is keeping him at bay.
Vukovic wants to control the pace but Hammond is squirming around nicely.
Hammond is trying to stand.

Vukovic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Vukovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hammond manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond can't do much from the bottom here.

Vukovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammond is defending well.
Hammond can't do much from the bottom here.

Vukovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammond, who protects the arm well.
Vukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammond keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vukovic working away.
Hammond tries to buck Vukovic off but Vukovic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Vukovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hammond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vukovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammond defends it nicely.
Hammond throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Hammond misses with a series of wild punches.

Vukovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vukovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammond wants to control but Vukovic postures up.
Vukovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Vukovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammond has escaped the position, nice work there.

Vukovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vukovic working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vukovic tries for a kimura but Hammond is defending well.
Vukovic trying to control the position but Hammond is working away.

Vukovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hammond is trying to control Vukovic's posture but Vukovic avoids it.
Hammond takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Hammond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vukovic scores with a takedown into Hammond's guard.

Vukovic has gone for a leg lock! Hammond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vukovic's guard.
Hammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammond throws a big right hand that misses.
Vukovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vukovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammond manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammond working a defensive guard here.
Vukovic pushing down on Hammond's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Hammond is defending against the submission attempts here by Vukovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic is keen to just control but Hammond is a slippery customer.
Vukovic trying to pass the guard but Hammond defending well.
Hammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammond is looking to escape.
Hammond is trying to maintain the position but Vukovic is very close to passing his half guard.

Vukovic is looking for a kimura but Hammond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vukovic to get the leverage.
Hammond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vukovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vukovic's back!
Vukovic breaks Hammond's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hammond trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vukovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammond gets back to half guard.
Vukovic is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
Vukovic prevents Hammond from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vukovic prevents Hammond from standing back up.
Hammond tries to roll over but Vukovic keeps him under control.
Hammond trying to hold on to Vukovic's head to control him but Vukovic postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Vukovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vukovic 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Vukovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave slavakovak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). slavakovak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by voices. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Armstrong
vs
slavakovak

190 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Armstrong!
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, Dave slavakovak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for slavakovak with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
slavakovak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
slavakovak looks gassed!

slavakovak ducks straight into an uppercut from Armstrong and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - slavakovak manages to regain guard straight away.

slavakovak is rocked!

It looks like Dave slavakovak has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong loads up on a big left hand. slavakovak felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Armstrong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! slavakovak can't hide his disappointment, as Armstrong celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Armstrong!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Arlovski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Arlovski
vs
Darko

190 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

195 cm
22
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Darko tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darko misses with a double jab.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Darko knocks Arlovski out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donnie Darko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avery Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern comes to the ring accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stern
vs
Simmons

182 cm
20
199 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avery Stern!
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, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stern lands a left and a right that send Simmons crashing to the mat, dazed. Stern thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Simmons is rocked!

It looks like Zak Simmons has been cut.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Simmons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simmons seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Stern lands a beautiful left hook that drops Simmons. Simmons tries to recover but Stern is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Simmons lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avery Stern!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Letto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the ring accompanied by O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kramer
vs
Letto

225 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
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, Ray Letto!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Letto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kramer clinches.
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped Letto in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ray Letto has been cut.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kramer.
Kramer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Letto stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
Kramer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Letto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kramer has Letto pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Letto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kramer.
Letto looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Ray Letto's cut even more.
Kramer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Letto's face.
Kramer with a knee to the head.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Letto shrugs off.
The referee calls for Kramer to work.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Letto pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosmo Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Letto keeps it at a distance.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
Letto circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kramer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.
Kramer effectively controlling the action here.
Kramer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Letto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kramer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Letto takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.
Letto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kramer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Letto's efforts to push away.
Kramer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Letto's face.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer effectively controlling the action here.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kramer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Letto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Letto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Letto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Letto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kramer.
Letto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kramer tries to clinch but Letto moves out of range.

Kramer moves into the clinch.
Kramer is trying to drag Letto to the mat but Letto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Letto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Kramer scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
Letto is trying to break free.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kramer.
Kramer landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.
Kramer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Letto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kramer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kramer scores with a knee to the head.
Kramer scores with a knee to the head.
Kramer can't get the takedown.
Kramer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kramer looking for a takedown.
Kramer stalling the fight.
Kramer tries a knee to the head but Letto blocks it.
Letto tries to circle away but Kramer has him pinned against the ropes.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Letto manages to get underhooks.
Letto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer has Letto pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Letto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Letto wants to get back to striking at distance but Kramer won't allow it.
Letto working hard to break the clinch.
Kramer keeps control of Letto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosmo Kramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Letto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Letto pushes him off.

Kramer closes the distance and pushes Letto back into the ropes.
Letto tries to circle away but Kramer has him pinned against the ropes.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Letto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kosmo Kramer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kramer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Letto being controlled against the ropes.
Kramer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Kramer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Letto's face.
Kramer has Letto pushed against the ropes.
Kramer landing knees to the body.
Letto is breathing heavily.
Kramer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer has Letto pushed against the ropes.
Kramer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Letto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kramer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The cut above Ray Letto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A knee to the head by Kramer.
Kramer tries to score a body lock takedown but Letto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kramer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Letto 's eye.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
Letto takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Letto 's eye.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Kramer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Letto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Letto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kramer has him pressed against the ropes.
Kramer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Letto 's eye.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kramer prevents Letto from breaking the clinch.
Kramer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Letto's face.

Ray Letto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kramer obliges.
Kramer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Letto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Letto is trying to break free.
Letto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kramer is working for takedown but Letto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Letto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kramer pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kramer working Letto over with knees to the body.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Kramer stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer working Letto over with knees to the body.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Kramer is stalling here.
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.
Kramer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kramer connects with a knee to the head.
Letto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Letto pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosmo Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Letto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosmo Kramer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Letto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Letto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Letto circles away.
Kramer misses with a straight right.
Letto thows a body shot but no joy.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Letto circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kramer pushes Letto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Letto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Letto shrugs off.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Letto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Letto shrugs off.
Kramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Letto fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kramer gets a clinch.
Kramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letto can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Kramer.
Kramer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kramer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer with a knee to the head.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped Letto in his tracks for a moment.
Kramer landing knees to the body.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Letto's defenses.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Kramer.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Letto shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kramer.
Kramer slowing the pace effectively.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Letto 's eye.
Kramer pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kramer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
A knee to the head by Kramer.
Kramer scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Letto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kramer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kramer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Letto tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.
Kramer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kramer controlling the action here for a moment.
Kramer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Letto shrugs off.
Letto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.

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.
Letto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kosmo Kramer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Clayman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Clayman
vs
Bacon

160 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
20
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Clayman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bacon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clayman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bacon.
Bacon tries to clinch there but Clayman circles away.
Clayman keeps the fight on the outside.
Jay Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Clayman pushes Bacon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bacon scores with a knee to the head.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clayman blocks it with crossed arms.
Clayman looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but Clayman blocks with his arms.
Clayman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bacon walks away with a smile on his face. Clayman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bacon darts in trying to clinch

and Clayman counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clayman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bacon, who protects the arm well.

Clayman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clayman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clayman is looking to take a break and control but Bacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacon wants to get back to his feet but Clayman drags him back down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Clayman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bacon, who protects the arm well.
Clayman tries to score with some ground and pound. Bacon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clayman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bacon regains half guard, as Clayman was trying to land strikes.
Clayman winds up and cracks Bacon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bacon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clayman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clayman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bacon's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bacon!
Clayman landing shots from mount.
Clayman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Clayman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bacon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clayman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clayman cracks Bacon with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Clayman!

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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Everybody Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Konrad
vs
Evans

200 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
282 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

WAR Combat Gear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Konrad was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Konrad tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Konrad is looking to clinch.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konrad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Evans.
Evans throws a jab when Konrad was well out of range.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans connects with a jab.
Konrad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Konrad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Konrad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans fails to pull guard.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Konrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Konrad rushes Evans and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to circle away but Konrad has him pinned against the ropes.
Konrad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.

Konrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Konrad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Konrad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konrad tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A cross from Evans lands.
Evans is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Konrad hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Evans!