KOFC 12 - Grice vs Runkputte PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rockatansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Brown
vs
Rockatansky

186 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Rockatansky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockatansky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Rockatansky passes into half guard.

Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockatansky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockatansky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockatansky is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockatansky slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockatansky working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockatansky lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Rockatansky working Brown over with strikes.
Brown wants to improve his position but Rockatansky is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockatansky lands a nice short elbow.

Brown is rocked!

It looks like Charlie Brown has been cut.
Rockatansky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockatansky on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockatansky drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Rockatansky lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Brown quite badly. Brown pulls Rockatansky in close trying to recover. Rockatansky postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Brown on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Brown doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Rockatansky!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sriracha Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Farkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Farkas has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Smiff
vs
Farkas

200 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sriracha Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Levi Farkas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farkas looks for a takedown but Smiff sprawls well.
Farkas looks for a takedown but Smiff sprawls well.
Farkas misses with a straight left.
Farkas misses with a low kick.
Farkas shoots in looking for a takedown but Smiff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farkas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sriracha Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Farkas.
Farkas looks to land a left hand but Smiff moved out of range nicely.
Smiff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farkas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smiff is fending him off so far but Farkas persists. Nope, Smiff circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farkas misses with a leg kick

so Smiff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Farkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farkas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farkas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Farkas tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Farkas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Smiff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Farkas stacks Smiff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Farkas!
Smiff manages to get back to half guard.
Farkas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smiff moves into full guard.
Smiff 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.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Farkas tries to pass.

Smiff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farkas postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farkas looking to pass the guard.

Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farkas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farkas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Farkas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smiff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farkas stands up over Smiff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farkas manages to get himself to full guard.

Smiff preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farkas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Farkas's legs - danger averted.
Farkas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smiff passes Farkas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farkas is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Farkas fails with the takedown

so Smiff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smiff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smiff forces his way into half guard.
Farkas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smiff.
Smiff winds up and cracks Farkas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farkas gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Farkas throwing shots but Smiff is blocking nicely.
Smiff is pressing down on Farkas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Smiff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sriracha Smiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Farkas postures up.
Smiff controlling the position.
Farkas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farkas connects with a couple of short punches.

Farkas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smiff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farkas can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff has momentary wrist control but Farkas slips an elbow through the middle.
Farkas working some strikes from top position.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Farkas from controlling successfully.
Farkas scoring with some ground and pound.
Farkas looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Farkas is pulling down on Smiff's head. It's preventing any offense from Smiff, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Farkas keeps moving.
Farkas wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Smiff passes Farkas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farkas is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smiff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farkas trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smiff won't allow Farkas to sweep him here.
Smiff postures up.
Smiff pushing down on Farkas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Farkas tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Farkas is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff prevents Farkas from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sriracha Smiff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Smiff misses the target.
Smiff throws a poor cross that misses

and Farkas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farkas.
Smiff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farkas stopping the sweep attempt from Smiff.
Farkas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farkas stands up over Smiff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkas working some strikes from top position.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkas landing with the ground and pound.
Farkas postures up in Smiff's guard and throws a big left but Smiff blocks it.
Farkas is working Smiff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farkas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farkas tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Farkas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farkas looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Farkas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smiff stacks Farkas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smiff!
Farkas is looking for a sweep.
Levi Farkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sriracha Smiff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff advances to mount.
Farkas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smiff is landing with some decent strikes but Farkas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff lands a nice shot to the head.
Farkas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Farkas from controlling successfully.
Smiff pulls Farkas in close to his closed guard and prevents Farkas from doing any damage or advancing position.

Smiff pushes a forearm under Farkas's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Farkas is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sriracha Smiff!
Sriracha Smiff spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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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 Vic Vinegar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzon Dzons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinegar comes to the cage accompanied by Birds of War. Vic Vinegar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vinegar
vs
Dzons

180 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Urban Fighter

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, Vic Vinegar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dzon Dzons!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dzons closes the distance and clinches.
Dzons misses with the head strike.
Dzons is trying to stall.
Dzons working hard to break the clinch.
Vinegar lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vinegar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vinegar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinegar stalls.

Vinegar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vinegar controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzons wants to control but Vinegar is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinegar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dzons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinegar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinegar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vinegar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vinegar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinegar trying to control the pace.
Vinegar working the head and body with strikes.
Vinegar drops an elbow to the side of Dzons's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dzons is in trouble now - Vinegar has advanced to mount!
Vinegar is landing with some decent strikes but Dzons is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dzons is working to get back to half guard.
Dzons wants to control but Vinegar is having none of it.
Vinegar lands a heavy elbow.
Vinegar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinegar content just to control the position here.
Vinegar lands a couple of good shots and Dzons has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dzons. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
What can Dzons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dzons tries to escape the position.
Vinegar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vinegar scores with punches and elbows.
Vinegar scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vinegar controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Dzons right now.
Vinegar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vinegar lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Vinegar controlling from the back.
Vinegar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dzons for as long as he can get away with.
Vinegar softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Vinegar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dzons takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dzons being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vinegar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dzons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vinegar just leaning against Dzons, taking a breather.
Vinegar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vinegar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dzons fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vinegar pushes Dzons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinegar prevents Dzons from breaking the clinch.

Vinegar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vinegar working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinegar is staying tight to Dzons's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vinegar working the ground and pound.
Dzons trying to remain calm as Vinegar controls from the top position.
Dzons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vic Vinegar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dzons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dzons taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Dzons's face as Vinegar controls the position.
Dzons is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinegar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dzons some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar lands some shots froms side control.
Vinegar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzons can do to turn this around?
Dzons struggling a bit here.
Dzons is breathing heavily.
Dzons seems a little lost for a moment, as Vinegar dominates the positioning.
Dzons is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dzons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vinegar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vinegar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar working the head with strikes.
Dzons is looking to regain half guard here but Vinegar keeps moving and retains side control.
Vinegar is staying tight to Dzons's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vinegar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dzons is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vinegar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dzons down.
Vinegar controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar is working Dzons over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vinegar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vinegar controlling the position from side mount.
Vinegar scoring with punches and elbows.
Dzons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vinegar controls the position.
Vinegar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vinegar continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Vinegar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dzons takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vinegar.
The referee calls for Vinegar to work.
Vinegar slowing the pace effectively.
Vinegar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dzons backwards.
A hook to the body from Vinegar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinegar avoiding damage.
Dzons tries to work over Vinegar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinegar effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dzons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinegar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dzons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vinegar prevents it.
Vinegar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzons.
The referee calls for Vinegar to work.
Vinegar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dzons being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vic Vinegar.
Vinegar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Dzon Dzons has been cut.

Vinegar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinegar is controlling the pace.
Vinegar working Dzons over with strikes.
Vinegar lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinegar stalling.
Dzons is in trouble now - Vinegar has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar controlling the position easily from mount.
Vinegar landing shots from mount.
Vinegar raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Dzons that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vinegar lands a big shot there that rocks Dzons but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar controlling from mount.
Vinegar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vinegar landing punches.

Dzons is rocked!
Vinegar cracks Dzons with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Vinegar!
A very excited looking Vic Vinegar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Larson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Larson

188 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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, Nathan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Larson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chris Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larson scores with a jab to the head.
Larson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larson lands a jab to the head.
Larson catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Larson cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Larson finish him?

Johnson is rocked!
Larson's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Larson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Larson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Johnson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Larson!

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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 Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Moustakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Moustakas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cage
vs
Moustakas

195 cm
26
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Moustakas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moustakas's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Moustakas on that attempt.

Moustakas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moustakas lands in his opponent's guard.
Moustakas throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Moustakas trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage is trying to keep Moustakas in close.

Cage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to control the position.
Moustakas won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
Moustakas wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moustakas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moustakas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Moustakas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Moustakas seems to be working for a kimura but Cage defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moustakas throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.

Moustakas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cage gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moustakas stops Cage from standing up.
Cage keeping full guard, as Moustakas tries to pass.
Moustakas wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Moustakas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.

Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moustakas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moustakas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moustakas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moustakas lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moustakas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Moustakas from controlling successfully.
Moustakas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moustakas is one step ahead there.

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.

Moustakas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Moustakas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moustakas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moustakas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moustakas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.

Moustakas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cage controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Moustakas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moustakas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Moustakas shoots and misses

and Cage moves into the clinch.
Moustakas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moustakas has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
Moustakas digs a right hand underneath Cage's ribcage. Cage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moustakas's elbow.
Moustakas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Moustakas shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moustakas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moustakas misses with a takedown attempt

and Cage counters by clinching up.
Moustakas tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moustakas is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage pushes Moustakas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moustakas misses with a punch to the body.
Moustakas tries to break free but Cage pushes him back against the cage.
Cage lands a left hand.
Moustakas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moustakas is breathing heavily.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Moustakas controls his hands.
Cage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moustakas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cage is pushing Moustakas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moustakas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moustakas is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Moustakas.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Moustakas controls his hands.
Moustakas is looking for a takedown.
Moustakas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Cage.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moustakas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've been informed that Moustakas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Moustakas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moustakas wants to take the fight to the mat but Cage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnny Cage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cage is pushing Moustakas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Moustakas wants to take the fight to the mat but Cage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Moustakas jumps guard and drags Cage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moustakas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moustakas's guard.
Moustakas tries to kick Cage off but Cage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Cage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moustakas sees it coming and defends easily.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moustakas can do to turn this around?
Cage trying to control from half guard but Moustakas is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Moustakas is working away.
Cage with the ground and pound but Moustakas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cage preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is fighting to break Moustakas's control of his arms but Moustakas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moustakas is defended easily by Cage.
Moustakas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Moustakas dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Moustakas's head and hops out.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Moustakas sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Moustakas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Cage tenderised Moustakas's leg. Moustakas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moustakas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
Cage tests Moustakas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moustakas has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Moustakas blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage stalling in the clinch but Moustakas improves position.
Moustakas has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moustakas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moustakas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Moustakas pushes Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
Moustakas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Cage.
Cage lands a right hand.
Moustakas tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but Moustakas avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Moustakas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moustakas. That did some damage!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moustakas.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moustakas.

Cage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moustakas was covering up waiting for the punch and Cage finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Moustakas scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moustakas as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Moustakas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cage is not content to let Moustakas control the position.
Mike Moustakas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cage taking punishment in the form of punches.

Moustakas swings around for an armbar but Cage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moustakas's guard.
Moustakas keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moustakas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but Moustakas is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moustakas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cage wants to control from the top but Moustakas keeps moving.
Cage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Diehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Diehard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Dos Santos's chin.

Diehard
vs
Dos Santos

180 cm
27
196 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

196 cm
34
194 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Diehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body kick.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Diehard throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos thuds a left hand into Diehard's body.
Diehard closes the distance but Dos Santos moves to the side
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diehard throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
Dos Santos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diehard misses with a hook
and Dos Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Diehard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Diehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diehard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diehard is able to avoid easily.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Diehard. Beautiful body shot.

Diehard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dos Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diehard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diehard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.

Dos Santos gets to his feet. Diehard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A slow jab from Diehard misses its intended target.
Diehard is looking to wear down Dos Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Diehard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Bruce Diehard has been cut.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Dos Santos throws a counter combo.
Dos Santos lands with a good body shot.
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!
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos throws a counter combo.
Diehard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diehard checks it well.
Dos Santos tried to score with a low kick but Diehard checks it.
Nice shot by Diehard.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bruce Diehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Santos scores with a spinning back kick!
Diehard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Santos on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos throws a fast counter high kick but Diehard manages to duck under it in time.
Dos Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diehard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a good low kick that Diehard was not able to check.
Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diehard with a body shot.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diehard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dos Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diehard wants to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diehard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos scores with a push kick.
Diehard throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos lands a front kick.
Diehard is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos keeps Diehard at a distance using the push kick.
Diehard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dos Santos counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Diehard!

Diehard is rocked!
Dos Santos moves nicely into side control.
Diehard is looking for a sweep.

Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diehard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Santos throws a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Santos.
Diehard avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos thows a leg kick but Diehard checks it
and Diehard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos jabs Diehard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick which misses Diehard's front leg but catches the back leg as Diehard tries to avoid it.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diehard avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Santos has time to react.

Diehard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dos Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dos Santos avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dos Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard misses with some punches.
Diehard taking a breather.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diehard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking to control Diehard's arms but Diehard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dos Santos has his back to the cage.
Dos Santos stalls.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diehard just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.

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.
Dos Santos just leaning against Diehard, taking a breather.
Diehard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diehard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Diehard shoots in and bounces Dos Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diehard passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Diehard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos gets back to full guard.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Diehard defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Diehard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Diehard from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Diehard postures up.
Dos Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diehard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diehard wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos wants to control the position but Diehard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diehard wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.

Diehard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dos Santos is not content to let Diehard control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Diehard is very close to passing his half guard.

Diehard seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Diehard on that attempt.
Diehard lands with a hook. Dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diehard is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Diehard throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diehard misses with a hook.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Diehard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Santos has time to react.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.

Diehard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diehard manages to get himself to full guard.

Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diehard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard.

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!
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Diehard from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diehard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diehard advances to half guard.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diehard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Diehard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Santos defends it well.

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.
Diehard trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.
Bruce Diehard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diehard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diehard's back!
Diehard is taking damage to the body and head.
Diehard breaks Dos Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Dos Santos has an active guard here but Diehard has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to hold on to Diehard's head to control him but Diehard postures up.
Diehard wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos trying to control but Diehard postures up.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diehard is one step ahead there.
Diehard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diehard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diehard manages to get himself to full guard.

Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diehard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diehard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diehard!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Diehard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dos Santos looks calm but he's in trouble here. Diehard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dos Santos is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Diehard lets go of the hold and Dos Santos can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Diehard!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Diehard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorde Runkputte 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!

Grice
vs
Runkputte

184 cm
36
179 lbs
23 - 14 - 2

177 cm
34
175 lbs
25 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Grice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte misses with a jab to the body
letting Grice counter with a right hand.
Runkputte misses with a body kick.
Grice lands a nice shot to the body.
Runkputte misses with a hook
and Grice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grice connects with a looping right hand.
Grice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runkputte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runkputte misses with a body shot.
Runkputte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Runkputte throws a hook but Grice blocks it.
Runkputte tries to clinch up but Grice circles away and keeps his distance.
Grice catches Runkputte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grice wants to clinch.
Grice cracks Runkputte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkputte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grice lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice swats away the attempt to clinch by Runkputte.
Grice was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Grice.

Grice closes the distance and clinches.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grice misses with a punch to the body.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grice's elbow.
Runkputte lands a nice uppercut.
Grice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Grice.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grice.
Runkputte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Grice can't find room to land a body shot as Runkputte controls the action.
Grice misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte pushes Grice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grice misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grice misses with the head strike.
Grice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte blocking some punches.
Grice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runkputte tries to work over Grice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice.
A right hook to the body lands for Grice.
Grice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runkputte lands with a light punch inside.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice lands an uppercut.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte lands with a light punch inside.
Runkputte slows down the pace here.
Runkputte lands a right hand.
Runkputte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Runkputte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkputte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte tries to stall but Grice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Runkputte lands a body shot.
Grice working aggressively here.
Runkputte blocks an uppercut.
Runkputte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runkputte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte misses with some punches.
Runkputte blocks an uppercut.
Grice lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grice.

Runkputte is rocked!
A hook to the body from Runkputte.
Runkputte struggles to land a body shot inside as Grice controls his hands.
Grice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runkputte is still on wobbly legs! Can Grice finish him?
Runkputte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Runkputte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Grice blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Runkputte lands a glancing blow to the side of Grice's head.
Runkputte seems to have recovered his senses.
Runkputte walks into a straight right hand from Grice.
Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
It looks like Grice has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grice misses with an uppercut.
Grice scores with a shot to the body.

Runkputte moves into the clinch successfully.
Grice struggles to land a body shot inside as Runkputte controls his hands.
A short right from Grice on the inside.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkputte is pushing Grice up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Runkputte tries to throw a body punch but Grice avoids it by throwing Runkputte back against the cage.
Runkputte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
Grice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Runkputte.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice.
Grice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
Grice prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte blocking some punches.
Runkputte can't find room to land a body shot as Grice controls the action.
Runkputte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runkputte trying to control the position but instead, Grice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Runkputte into the cage.
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a hook that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Grice blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grice cracks Runkputte with a nice body shot.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Grice lands with a light punch inside.
Gary Grice has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grice.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkputte.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runkputte.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grice.
Grice lands with a right to the head.
Grice struggles to land a body shot inside as Runkputte controls his hands.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Grice.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runkputte can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grice as the two fighters clinch.
Runkputte is breathing heavily.
Grice lands a right hand.
Grice lands with a short shot to the head.
Grice creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Runkputte with a big uppercut! Runkputte tries to clinch up but Grice pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Runkputte to the mat! Runkputte covers up and Grice unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gary Grice!
A relieved looking Gary Grice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.