UCF America PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Lorde (ranked 5783 p4p, 461 weight class) and Mauro Gatmaitan (ranked 24278 p4p, 561 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lorde
vs
Gatmaitan

205 cm
24
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
171 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emanuel Lorde!
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, Mauro Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorde misses with a straight right.
Gatmaitan moves out of range as Lorde strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Lorde. Those never looked like landing.
Gatmaitan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Gatmaitan.
We've been told by Lorde's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lorde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gatmaitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lorde connects with a body shot that sends Gatmaitan's belly button to the back.
Gatmaitan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatmaitan throws out a counter right but Lorde avoids it with no problem.
Lorde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gatmaitan lands a head shot.
Lorde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lorde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lorde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorde misses with a hook
and Gatmaitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatmaitan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Gatmaitan looks to move away, Lorde throws a big counter combo but Gatmaitan just gets out of the way.
Lorde throws a hook but Gatmaitan blocks it.
Lorde is breathing heavily.
Gatmaitan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatmaitan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lorde gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lorde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatmaitan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gatmaitan.
Decent striking displayed by Gatmaitan there.
Lorde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lorde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lorde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emanuel Lorde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorde walks into a stiff left hand from Gatmaitan.
Lorde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatmaitan.
A punch lands to the side of Lorde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lorde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gatmaitan.
Jab by Gatmaitan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatmaitan connects with a single shot there.

Lorde is rocked!
Gatmaitan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lorde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Lorde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatmaitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lorde's head backwards.
Gatmaitan cracks Lorde with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lorde falls to his knees and Gatmaitan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Gatmaitan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Freeman (ranked 5782 p4p, 585 weight class) and Thabo Thunder (ranked 24851 p4p, 664 weight class). Thunder has chosen Calvin Harris - This Is What You Came For as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Freeman
vs
Thunder

194 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ace Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thabo Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freeman closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder looking to throw knees to the head but Freeman is blocking nicely.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.

Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Thunder counters with a shoot takedown. Freeman fights it but they end up in guard.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Thunder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Thunder has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Reindeer Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thunder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.

Thunder 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.
Thunder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thunder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Thunder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Freeman is rocked!
Thunder is working Freeman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Freeman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Thunder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freeman seems to have got his legs back now.

Thunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman, who protects the arm well.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freeman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Thunder stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Freeman misses with the combination.

Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Freeman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Freeman manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder chips away with some ground and pound.
Thunder trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.

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

Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freeman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freeman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thunder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freeman is aware though and is defending well.

Freeman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Freeman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Freeman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thunder is looking to regain half guard here but Freeman keeps moving and retains side control.
Thunder is trying to control Freeman's posture but Freeman avoids it.

Freeman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Freeman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thabo Thunder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
Freeman fails with the takedown.
Freeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunder scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Freeman rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
Freeman jumps guard but Thunder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Thunder.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunder throws a big counter head kick but Freeman avoids it with no problem.

Freeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thunder pinned against the cage. Thunder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thunder replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Freeman blocks it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thunder but Thunder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ace Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Thunder lands with a good body shot.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freeman closes the distance and clinches.

Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ace Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freeman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Thunder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Freeman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunder's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Freeman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Thunder 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.

Freeman looking for submissions off his back.
Thabo Thunder has got the better of the ground game so far.

Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Freeman defends the submission attempt.
Freeman wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thabo Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thunder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Thunder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freeman defends it well.
Thunder is thwarting Freeman's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thunder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freeman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Freeman defends the submission attempt.

Thunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Freeman looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder winds up and cracks Freeman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard.

Thunder is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.

Thunder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freeman defends it well.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Thunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freeman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freeman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Freeman's legs - danger averted.

Freeman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thunder doesn't defend quickly enough and Freeman has managed to lock this one up! Can Thunder escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Freeman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ace Freeman!
The defeated Thabo Thunder had this to say: 'It was a great fight, and I will just have to train harder.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Woodcock (ranked 3876 p4p, 479 weight class) and Daniel King (ranked 7538 p4p, 626 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Woodcock
vs
King

210 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Woodcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel King!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.

Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
King with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woodcock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Woodcock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.

Woodcock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woodcock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Woodcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Woodcock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woodcock is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.

Woodcock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Woodcock has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Woodcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woodcock swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Woodcock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King stays in close to Woodcock's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woodcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Woodcock is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! Nice BJJ there by Woodcock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Woodcock!
A very excited looking Peter Woodcock 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
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slive (ranked 4461 p4p, 388 weight class) and Martin Wolfe (ranked 4739 p4p, 416 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slive
vs
Wolfe

178 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Slive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfe misses with a two punch combination.

Wolfe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slive was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolfe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slive can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolfe controls the pace.
Wolfe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wolfe manages to pass to side control.
Wolfe not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slive wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolfe throws a right hand that Slive ducks under and follows up with a left that Slive also avoids with ease.
Slive has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.

That's two 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.

Slive gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolfe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wolfe is in close to Slive's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wolfe stopping the sweep attempt from Slive.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Slive does no damage.
Wolfe wants to counter the offense by Slive and move into the clinch position.

Slive takes the fight into the clinch.

Wolfe has clasped his hands together around Slive's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wolfe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slive being controlled for a moment.
Slive is looking to reverse the position.
Wolfe takes a little break here. Slive wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Slive tries to bench press Wolfe off him but Wolfe keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slive tries to escape but Wolfe is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Wolfe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slive wants to clinch.
Wolfe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slive defends well and Wolfe ends up having to push Slive into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slive cracks Wolfe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slive.
Wolfe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slive.
Slive tried to score with a low kick but Wolfe checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe darts in looking for a takedown but Slive gets double underhooks and turns Wolfe into the cage.
We've been informed that Wolfe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Wolfe shoots in and gets a takedown into Slive's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfe prevents Slive from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slive wants to get back to his feet but Wolfe passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Wolfe.
Wolfe controlling the action here.

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.

Slive kicks Wolfe off and gets back to his feet.
Wolfe moves out of range as Slive throws a body kick.

Slive drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slive wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Slive decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slive getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slive but Slive pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slive went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kimbo Slive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Wolfe.
Slive is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wolfe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slive is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slive is trying to control Wolfe's posture but Wolfe avoids it.
Wolfe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Slive's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slive dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Slive instigates a clinch.
Slive can't break the clinch.

Wolfe breaks the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch but Wolfe moves away

and Wolfe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wolfe is controlling the pace.

Wolfe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Slive, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slive tries for a takedown but Wolfe circles away easily
and Wolfe counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Slive. No joy for Wolfe on that attempt.
Slive cracks a nice hook into Wolfe's ribs.
Wolfe with a poor takedown
and Slive counters with a one-two to the body.
Kimbo Slive is winning the standup battle so far.

Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Slive wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slive is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to pass to mount but Slive is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slive as he avoids it easily.
Kimbo Slive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Wolfe.

Slive clinches up against the cage.
Wolfe is trying to drag Slive to the mat but Slive just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Wolfe has picked Slive up - he's going for a ride! Wolfe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Slive wants to control but Wolfe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slive is trying to stand up here but Wolfe is controlling him well.
Slive wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Slive tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Wolfe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slive lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfe off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Wolfe.
I think Wolfe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Wolfe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Pavon (ranked 3945 p4p, 153 weight class) and Marcus Wood (ranked 4405 p4p, 176 weight class). Carlos Pavon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pavon
vs
Wood

190 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
203 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Pavon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wood!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavon is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Pavon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pavon staying out of range there.

Pavon clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Pavon has Wood pushed against the cage.
Pavon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood is looking to control Pavon's arms but Pavon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavon.
Pavon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pavon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.

It looks like Marcus Wood has been cut.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Pavon lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pavon as Wood tries to tie him up.
Pavon effectively controlling the action here.
Pavon lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood pushes off an throws an elbow but Pavon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Pavon misses with a body punch.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavon lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Pavon.
Pavon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pavon.
Pavon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pavon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pavon.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pavon avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Pavon as the two fighters clinch.
Wood looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavon lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavon lands a right hand.
Pavon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavon.
Pavon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavon scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.

Wood is rocked!
Pavon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Pavon finish him?
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Pavon blocks with his arms.
A short left from Pavon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavon.
Nice body punch from Pavon - that landed with a thud.
Pavon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wood up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pavon.
Pavon lands a body shot.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
Pavon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pavon lands a nice uppercut.
Pavon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wood's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wood drops to his knees and Pavon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Pavon!

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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 Kelly Danger (ranked 4195 p4p, 509 weight class) and Carlton Winson (ranked 4481 p4p, 536 weight class). The key to victory for Kelly Danger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Danger
vs
Winson

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelly Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Winson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger scores with a kick to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Danger enables Winson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Danger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Winson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Danger wants to sweep but no luck.
Winson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger has Winson pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winson misses with a head kick.

Danger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winson dodges an elbow strike from Danger.
Danger throws an elbow that misses.
Danger managing to block the knees to the body from Winson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger with a knee to the head.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.

Winson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Danger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Danger is trying to get back to his feet but Winson has full control of the position and if anything, Danger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Winson looking for the choke from the back.
Winson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danger is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Danger is taking damage to the body and head.
I would not like to be Danger right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winson throwing sloppy strikes.
Winson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danger doesn't escape.
Winson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Danger is trying to stand back up.
Winson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlton Winson 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.

A head kick misses from Winson.
Danger tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Winson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winson forces his way into half guard.
Winson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Winson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Winson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winson is in Danger's guard.

Winson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winson is looking for the big counter here.
Danger wants to clinch but Winson slips to the side

and Winson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danger's guard.
Danger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Winson dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Danger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Winson tries to score with some ground and pound. Danger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Winson is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Winson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Winson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger is trying to escape the position but Winson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Winson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Danger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Winson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danger's guard.
Danger working a defensive guard but Winson manages to pass into side control anyway.

Winson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger can't do much from the bottom here.
Winson taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Winson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Winson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Winson is staying tight to Danger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winson shoots for a takedown but Danger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danger tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Winson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Danger kicks off Winson and gets to his feet.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch but Winson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danger defends it nicely.
Winson shoots for a double leg takedown but Danger sprawls well. He's pushed Winson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kelly Danger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Winson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Danger clinches up with Winson and pushes him back against the cage.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winson managing to block the knees to the body from Danger.
Danger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Danger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winson has Danger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Danger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danger pushes off an throws an elbow but Winson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danger lands an elbow that stopped Winson in his tracks for a moment.
Winson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Danger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danger working Winson over with knees to the body.
Danger landing knees to the body.
Danger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danger obliges.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlton Winson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winson takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlton Winson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bagov (ranked 4639 p4p, 184 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4451 p4p, 178 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bagov
vs
Lucan

189 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

189 cm
24
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Bagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lucan drives through with a takedown into Bagov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.

Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.

Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.

Bagov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagov is refusing to be controlled, as Lucan sits in half guard.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan is pressing down on Bagov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagov is holding on for now.

Lucan is working for a kimura but Bagov is defending it quite comfortably.
Bagov gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucan trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.

Lucan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Guts & Glory Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lucan tries to stand but Bagov is controlling from the bottom.
Bagov controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bagov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bagov trying to hold on to Lucan's head to control him but Lucan postures up.

Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
Bagov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Bagov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.

Bagov actively working from the bottom here.

Lucan is looking for a kimura here.

Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagov is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold.

Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
Bagov trying to control here.
Bagov is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Lucan defends easily.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagov is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Lucan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Lucan scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.

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

Bagov is looking for a triangle but Lucan pushes his legs off easily.

Bagov working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Bagov trying to control the position.
Lucan pushes down on Bagov's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
Lucan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Bagov won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bagov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Bagov trying to control here.
Bagov moves into full guard.

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

Lucan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bagov has locked up a guillotine! Bagov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lucan is holding on here and Bagov must be using up a lot of energy. Lucan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bagov 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 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Bagov!
A very excited looking Ali Bagov 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Cobb (ranked 3956 p4p, 155 weight class) and Drew Sexton (ranked 3378 p4p, 128 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cobb
vs
Sexton

185 cm
30
205 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suchart Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drew Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sexton counters by clinching up.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sexton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sexton.
Sexton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Sexton struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Sexton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sexton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sexton pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexton works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Sexton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sexton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Sexton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sexton misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sexton backwards.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Sexton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Sexton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sexton.
Sexton throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb avoids the elbow strike from Sexton, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Sexton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sexton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sexton.
Sexton misses with a knee to the head.
Sexton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sexton lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Suchart Cobb has been cut.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sexton pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sexton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sexton.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Sexton throws an elbow that misses.
Sexton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Sexton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sexton lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sexton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sexton.
Knees to the body from Sexton.
Sexton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Sexton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Cobb takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sexton scores with a hook to the body.
Sexton looking to throw knees to the head but Cobb is blocking nicely.
Sexton looking to throw knees to the head but Cobb is blocking nicely.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb tries to work over Sexton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sexton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Sexton.
Sexton can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A short left from Sexton.
Sexton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Sexton can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Sexton controls the action.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sexton.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Sexton controls the action.
Cobb takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cobb avoids the elbow strike from Sexton, against the cage.
Sexton blocks an uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Sexton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sexton throws an elbow but it misses.
Sexton missing with knees to the body.
Sexton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sexton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sexton working Cobb over with knees to the body.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Sexton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb blocks an elbow strike from Sexton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Sexton as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sexton.
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!
Sexton looking to throw knees to the head but Cobb is blocking nicely.
Sexton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sexton tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Sexton back against the cage.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sexton.
Sexton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sexton missing with knees to the body.
Sexton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sexton scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb managing to block the knees to the body from Sexton.
Sexton lands an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sexton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sexton is working Cobb over against the cage.
Sexton cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Sexton lands a good knee to the midsection. Cobb won't want to take too many of those.
Sexton scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Sexton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Sexton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suchart Cobb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cobb tries to clinch up but Sexton circles away and keeps his distance.
Sexton cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sexton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Sexton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sexton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suchart Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb wants to clinch
and Sexton counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Sexton circles away.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Sexton slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sexton does it's job there.
Sexton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Sexton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sexton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Sexton pushes him off.
Cobb tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sexton counters with a straight right hand.
Sexton lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Sexton is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Sexton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sexton sizes up Cobb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sexton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Sexton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sexton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drew Sexton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sexton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sexton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Sexton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sexton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sexton finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Cobb darts in trying to clinch
and Sexton counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb wants to clinch but Sexton slips to the side
and Sexton counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Sexton circles away.
Sexton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sexton. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobb closes the distance but Sexton moves to the side
and Sexton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sexton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb looks to clinch
and Sexton counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sexton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suchart Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexton throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Sexton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sexton cracks Cobb with a good jab.
A slow jab from Sexton misses its intended target.
Cobb lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sexton.
Cobb closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Sexton counter with a right hand.
Cobb tries to clinch
and Sexton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobb's knee momentarily.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Drew Sexton has been cut.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Sexton.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Sexton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sexton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sexton swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sexton counters with a nice uppercut.
Sexton connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Cobb looks to clinch
and Sexton counters with a left to the body.
Sexton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sexton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sexton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sexton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sexton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb moves to clinch but Sexton breaks away
and Sexton counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Cobb tries to bum rush Sexton with a series of wild strikes but Sexton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb tries to clinch but Sexton is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton feints a jab promting Cobb to slip. Sexton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cobb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sexton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb tries to clinch up
and Sexton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Sexton lands with a cross.
Cobb darts in trying to clinch
and Sexton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Sexton keeps it at a distance.
Cobb closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sexton counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Cobb is rocked!
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Sexton pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sexton.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Sexton pushes him off.
Sexton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Sexton avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sexton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Sexton pushes him off.

Cobb clinches.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Sexton's ribcage. Sexton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sexton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb managing to block the knees to the body from Sexton.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sexton.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sexton lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Sexton tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Sexton misses with a knee strike.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sexton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drew Sexton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Sexton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sexton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sexton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sexton.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sexton scores with a hook to the body.
Sexton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sexton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suchart Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sexton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sexton.
Sexton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sexton has Cobb pressed against the cage.
Sexton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sexton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sexton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexton blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks an elbow strike from Sexton.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sexton lands with a left to the head.
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!
Sexton blocking some punches.
Sexton blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Sexton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sexton 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Sexton!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1676 p4p, 55 weight class) and Lakoj Dresden (ranked 1902 p4p, 64 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Hot Chip - Over and Over. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dux
vs
Dresden

182 cm
33
160 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

180 cm
27
224 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lakoj Dresden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dux forces Dresden back against the cage and clinches.
Dresden lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dux.
Dresden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dresden scores with a hook to the body.
Dresden blocking some punches.
Dresden leaning against his opponent.
Dresden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dresden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dresden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dresden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Dresden has hold of one of Dux's legs. Dux is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux pulls Dresden in to control the position.
Dresden chips away with some ground and pound.
Dux trying to keep a closed guard but Dresden is proving a slippery customer.
Dresden pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresden slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.

Dux is rocked!
Dux is looking to control Dresden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Oh Dux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dresden scores with a big shot! Dux's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dux! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!
A relieved looking Lakoj Dresden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.