Torcida 10 - Coburn Vs Dormier PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anroid Two (ranked 25404 p4p, 541 weight class) and Tyrian Lanaster (ranked 4657 p4p, 362 weight class). The key to victory for Anroid Two has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Two
vs
Lanaster

170 cm
26
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anroid Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrian Lanaster!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lanaster pinned against the cage. Lanaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lanaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Two misses with a wild body shot.
Lanaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Two goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Tyrian Lanaster has been cut.

Lanaster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lanaster is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Two is trying to escape and Lanaster transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Two is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lanaster! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrian Lanaster!
An out of breath Tyrian Lanaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Foxon (ranked 8311 p4p, 246 weight class) and Hardy Ferguson (ranked 8085 p4p, 239 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Foxon
vs
Ferguson

198 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

202 cm
20
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Foxon !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hardy Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foxon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Foxon moves out of range easily.

Foxon has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Foxon has him pressed against the cage.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ferguson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Foxon 's leg but Foxon calmly moves out of range.

Foxon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Foxon is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Foxon stands and steps away. Ferguson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hardy Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Foxon misses.
Foxon is breathing heavily.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Foxon moves out of range easily.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Foxon 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foxon blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Foxon is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foxon forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Foxon has the dominant position.

Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson lands a head kick. Foxon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Foxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foxon has been working on his balance at La Gym Delgrand, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ferguson.

Foxon instigates a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to push Foxon away but Foxon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foxon prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foxon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foxon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foxon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foxon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foxon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Foxon .
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foxon has him pressed against the cage.
Foxon leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foxon jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
As Ferguson tries to get set, Foxon tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.

Foxon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foxon lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Foxon isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxon content to stall in guard here.

Foxon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Foxon defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Foxon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Foxon clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foxon has him pressed against the cage.

Foxon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foxon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foxon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Foxon stands and steps away. Ferguson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Foxon 's leg. Foxon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foxon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Foxon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foxon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foxon checks the leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.

Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Foxon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foxon blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foxon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.

Foxon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hardy Ferguson will probably get the nod.
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.

Foxon shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Foxon passes into half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Foxon passes to full mount!
Ferguson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foxon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferguson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Foxon controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Foxon has taken his back!

Ferguson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Foxon gets his way!
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.

Foxon looking to break Ferguson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferguson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Foxon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foxon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ferguson's body.
Ferguson trying to get back to his feet but Foxon is in full control for now.
Foxon looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Grant Foxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxon scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ferguson is looking for a way out.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Foxon trying to control.
Foxon keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foxon has good solid back control here.
Ferguson is taking damage to the body and head.
Ferguson trying to get back to his feet but Foxon is in full control for now.
Ferguson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Foxon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ferguson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foxon is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Foxon gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Foxon gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Foxon apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Foxon has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Foxon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Foxon .
Foxon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ferguson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Foxon just content to control the position.
Ferguson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foxon just content to control the position.
Ferguson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Foxon working for a guillotine from mount but Ferguson is in no mood to give up.
Ferguson is trying to stand up.

Foxon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foxon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ferguson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Foxon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Foxon controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Ferguson really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxon working the ground and pound effectively.
Ferguson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Foxon with the ground and pound from mount.
Foxon controlling his opponent.
Foxon is landing with some decent strikes but Ferguson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ferguson is trying to stand.
Foxon looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferguson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Foxon has taken his back!

Ferguson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Foxon .
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Foxon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferguson doesn't escape.
Foxon punishes Ferguson with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ferguson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Foxon 's arms.

Foxon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ferguson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ferguson for a finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Foxon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foxon 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Foxon !
In defeat, Hardy Ferguson stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's unfortunate, but it happens. I will be back.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Firehand (ranked 8730 p4p, 668 weight class) and Will Martin (ranked 9318 p4p, 684 weight class). Firehand comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. 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.

Firehand
vs
Martin

205 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Pit Bull Development

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goran Firehand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Martin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firehand throws a head kick that misses.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Martin has closed the distance and engaged Firehand in a clinch.

Martin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Firehand regains guard.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Firehand.
Firehand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Firehand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Firehand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firehand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Firehand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Firehand has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.

Firehand is rocked!
Firehand is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Firehand's head off the mat! Firehand is out! He's out! Martin jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Martin!
An out of breath Will Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serb Killer (ranked 9271 p4p, 717 weight class) and Rafal Mazur (ranked 4786 p4p, 501 weight class). Mazur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nothing More - Here's to Heartache. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Killer
vs
Mazur

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

190 cm
20
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Bank of noobs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Serb Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Mazur!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazur misses with a head kick.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazur as he avoids it easily.
Mazur raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mazur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Killer throws a head kick but Mazur moves out of range.

Mazur darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Mazur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Mazur slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Mazur darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Killer tries to pull guard but Mazur holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serb Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries to pull guard but Mazur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killer tries for a takedown but Mazur manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazur is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Killer gets tackled into the cage by Mazur. Mazur maintains the clinch.
Killer is trying to drag Mazur to the mat but Mazur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Killer tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Mazur tries a quick counter leg kick but Killer is wise to it.
Killer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Mazur takes the fight into the clinch.
Mazur lands an elbow just above Killer 's eye.
Killer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mazur to keep the fight standing.

Mazur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Mazur has managed to clinch.
Mazur trying to stall but Killer improves his position.

Killer manages to break the clinch.

Mazur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazur taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mazur manages to break the clinch.

Killer moves into the clinch successfully.

Mazur jumps into guard, dragging Killer to the mat.
Mazur keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Mazur controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to stand up but Mazur won't let him.

Mazur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killer defends it easily.
Mazur pulls Killer in close to prevent any damage.
Killer wants to stand but Mazur has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Killer wants to control from the top but Mazur keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mazur as he jumps to the side.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Mazur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mazur can't break the clinch.

Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer tries to clinch up but Mazur circles away and keeps his distance.

Killer gets tackled into the cage by Mazur. Mazur maintains the clinch.
Killer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer is trying to pull guard but Mazur has him pressed against the cage.
Killer is working for takedown but Mazur is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mazur counters with a nice leg kick.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mazur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.

Mazur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mazur smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serb Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mazur closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mazur blocks it with crossed arms.
Mazur tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Mazur lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazur avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazur working hard to break the clinch.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mazur is looking to break free of the clinch but Killer has double underhooks.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazur gets underhooks to prevent Killer's takedown attempt.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer looks for a takedown but Mazur sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazur misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazur tries to clinch up.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazur! But no joy.
Killer tries to land a front kick but Mazur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Serb Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mazur takes the fight into the clinch.
Rafal Mazur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mazur tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mazur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mazur tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Mazur is looking to take this one to the mat.

Killer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Killer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mazur gets the takedown into side control.
Mazur moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The strikes coming from Mazur are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Mazur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killer throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mazur easily slips into full mount!
Mazur controlling his opponent.
Killer tries to reverse the position but Mazur maintains control.
Killer wants to control but Mazur is having none of it.
Mazur looking to control but Killer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazur is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazur avoids the attempt from Killer to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Mazur 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. And we move into the final round!

Killer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Mazur.
Killer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazur circles away.
Killer wants to clinch up but Mazur keeps it at a distance.
Rafal Mazur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mazur forces Killer back against the cage and clinches.

Killer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mazur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killer's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mazur is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Killer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Mazur is persistently looking for the submission but Killer is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer avoids the strikes from Mazur.
Mazur avoiding Killer 's attempts to control his hands.
Mazur throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Killer!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Mazur is looking for the choke from the back position but Killer is controlling his hands well.

Killer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mazur.
Killer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Killer is working hard here to advance position.

Mazur is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Killer is defending well though. Mazur let's go of the attempt for now.
Killer rolls, trying to escape but Mazur keeps control of the position.
Killer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mazur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazur is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mazur gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mazur gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mazur apologises and we restart here on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Mazur tries to counter with a clinch but Killer shakes him off and moves away.

Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Mazur.
Killer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serb Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mazur takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mazur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
Mazur wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.

Mazur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Killer decides to pull guard.
Rafal Mazur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Mazur from controlling successfully.
Rafal Mazur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Mazur!
A victorious Rafal Mazur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Wolf (ranked 5394 p4p, 553 weight class) and Michael Chicken (ranked 8464 p4p, 692 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolf
vs
Chicken

190 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Chicken!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chicken enables Wolf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chicken manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Wolf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wolf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wolf drops back looking for a leg! Chicken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chicken manages to kick Wolf off! Wolf jumps back into Chicken's guard.
Chicken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Wolf drops back looking for a leg! Chicken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chicken manages to kick Wolf off! Wolf jumps back into Chicken's guard.
Wolf forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Wolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chicken has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wolf in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chicken tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wolf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chief Wolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Wolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Gunnar (ranked 8056 p4p, 716 weight class) and Nicholas Gallo (ranked 8845 p4p, 743 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunnar
vs
Gallo

175 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Gunnar!
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, Nicholas Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gallo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunnar is trying to defend but Gallo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gallo wants to take a breather but Gunnar is having none of it.
Gunnar keeping hold of Gallo's head, controlling as best he can.
Gunnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunnar controlling the position.
Gunnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gunnar tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gallo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gunnar has locked up a guillotine! Gunnar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gallo is holding on here and Gunnar must be using up a lot of energy. Gallo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gunnar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Austin Gunnar!
A relieved looking Austin Gunnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolan Drung (ranked 6995 p4p, 686 weight class) and Mikal Rubikov (ranked 4176 p4p, 494 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Drung
vs
Rubikov

186 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolan Drung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikal Rubikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubikov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Mikal Rubikov has been cut.
Drung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubikov momentarily.
Rubikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubikov.
Rubikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drung circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubikov slips a jab and a cross from Drung.
Drung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Rubikov.
Drung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubikov on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drung. Rubikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drung scores with a one two! Rubikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drung misses with a double jab.
Drung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Rubikov does no damage.
Rubikov lands with a cross.
Rubikov 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.
Drung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drung manages to avoid it.
Drung scores with a punch to the head.
Bolan Drung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drung throws a nice looking combination but Rubikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drung slips a jab and a cross from Rubikov.
A nice combination there by Drung.
Sloppy strikes from Drung. Those never looked like landing.
Rubikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubikov.
Drung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubikov scores with a jab to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rubikov has eaten all the pies!
Rubikov misses with the combination.
Drung is looking to counter punch.
Drung misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Drung misses the target.
Drung blocks a leg kick.
Rubikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drung tries to bum rush Rubikov with a series of wild strikes but Rubikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubikov swings for the body but Drung moves out of range.
Rubikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drung moves away.
Rubikov throws a series of punches but Drung moves out of range.
Drung misses with an uppercut.
Rubikov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Drung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rubikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Drung throws a right hand that Rubikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubikov also avoids with ease.
Rubikov ducks under a wild hook from Drung.
Rubikov avoids the body shot from Drung.
Rubikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rubikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drung is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Drung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drung looks to land a combination but Rubikov avoids it well.
Drung looks to land a left hand but Rubikov moved out of range nicely.
Drung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubikov.
Drung misses the jab.
Rubikov avoids the body shot from Drung.
Rubikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drung rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Drung.
Rubikov throws a big shot that misses.
Drung throws the left hand but Rubikov avoids the punch easily.
Rubikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drung with a body shot.
Rubikov misses with a low kick as Drung jumps back.
Drung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drung connects with a body shot.
Rubikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drung throwing a counter right hand but Rubikov manages to avoid it.
Drung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubikov's hands.
Drung misses with the combination.
Drung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rubikov throws a nice looking combination but Drung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rubikov swinging wildly here.
Rubikov misses with a two punch combination.
Rubikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubikov.
Drung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drung looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubikov is just out of range.
Rubikov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubikov moves out of range as Drung strikes.
Rubikov throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubikov moves out of range as Drung strikes.
Rubikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drung doesn't seem bothered though.
Drung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Drung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drung misses with a straight right.
Rubikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubikov swings for the body but Drung moves out of range.
Rubikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Drung.
Rubikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drung.
Drung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drung misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubikov walks into a jab.
Rubikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bolan Drung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikal Rubikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rubikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Drung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rubikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Drung has got the better of the exchanges.
Rubikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubikov.
Bolan Drung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubikov looks to throw the jab but Drung is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Drung misses its target.
Drung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubikov manages to avoid it.
Rubikov looks to land a right hand but Drung moved out of range.
Drung misses the jab.
Drung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rubikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Drung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Drung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Oooooh!!! Drung has knocked Rubikov down with a huge combo! Drung steps away and waves a wobbly Rubikov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubikov tries to clinch up but Drung circles away and keeps his distance.
Drung throws a big counter combination but Rubikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rubikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Drung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drung blocks a jab.
Drung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubikov can do to turn this around?
Drung scores with a hook to the body. Rubikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Rubikov does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubikov.
Drung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubikov.
Nice defenses there by Rubikov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drung looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubikov is just out of range.
Rubikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Drung lands a body shot.
Drung just misses with a punch to the body.
Drung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Rubikov is rocked!

That has opened up Mikal Rubikov's cut even more.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Drung moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Rubikov! Drung continues to tee off on Rubikov, landing with a left and a right! Drung connects with a right hand that leaves Rubikov sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Drung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bolan Drung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jacobs (ranked 8434 p4p, 614 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 8465 p4p, 617 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jacobs
vs
Nurmagomedov

179 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobs pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Jacobs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jacobs as the two fighters clinch.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.

Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Jacobs lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.

Jacobs drops Nurmagomedov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nurmagomedov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Jacobs lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Jacobs scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Jacobs creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurmagomedov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and Jacobs pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Jacobs!
A very excited looking Jerry Jacobs 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McLoughlin (ranked 4354 p4p, 513 weight class) and Berra Bertsson (ranked 5563 p4p, 618 weight class). Berra Bertsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McLoughlin
vs
Bertsson

188 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 London, Tommy McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Berra Bertsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McLoughlin with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.

Bertsson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd goes nuts as McLoughlin knocks Bertsson out cold with a massive hammerfist! McLoughlin Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy McLoughlin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Coburn (ranked 4472 p4p, 447 weight class) and Caniel Dormier (ranked 4569 p4p, 457 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Coburn
vs
Dormier

174 cm
18
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caniel Dormier!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Coburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coburn lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dormier.
Coburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Coburn throws a looping overhand right but Dormier ducks down to avoid it.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coburn tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coburn to the ground. Coburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dormier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coburn controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dormier is looking for a kimura here.
Dormier wants to take a breather but Coburn is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coburn desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Dormier maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coburn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dormier has cracked it and Coburn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dormier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.