DFC 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Vazquez
vs
Stooler

186 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Vazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stooler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vazquez stuffs the takedown.

Vazquez clinches up with Stooler and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vazquez.
Stooler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Vazquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vazquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vazquez misses with a double jab.
Stooler shoots in for a takedown but Vazquez shows good takedown defense.
Stooler shoots in and drives through. Vazquez sprawls well.
Jesus Vazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stooler.
Nice sprawl there from Vazquez as Stooler shoots in.
Stooler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vazquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stooler somewhat.
Vazquez misses with the combination.
Vazquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stooler.
Vazquez throws a low kick but Stooler avoids it.

Vazquez has Stooler up against the cage in a clinch.
Stooler blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Vazquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stooler shoots for a takedown but Vazquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vazquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Stooler dodges the punch combination from Vazquez.
Vazquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jesus Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stooler misses with a takedown attempt - Vazquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stooler looks gassed!
Vazquez misses with a few strikes there.
Stooler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vazquez works over Stooler's head and body with a nice combination.
Vazquez connects with a stiff jab that staggers Stooler - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Vazquez!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ringo Spar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Aguilar
vs
Spar

183 cm
20
214 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Aguilar!
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, Ringo Spar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar blocks a jab.
Spar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aguilar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aguilar tries to clinch but Spar moves out of range.
Aguilar takes a swing at Spar's ribcage but misses.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from Aguilar.
Aguilar just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguilar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spar.

It looks like Antonio Aguilar has been cut.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from Aguilar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguilar. Spar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aguilar fails to land with a series of punches.
Spar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar moves into range and connects with a jab.

Spar drives through and clinches with Aguilar against the cage.

Spar successfully pulls guard.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar controlling from the full mount.
Aguilar working to try and regain half guard.

Spar looking to secure an arm triangle but Aguilar defends it well.
Aguilar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguilar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar pulls Spar in close to prevent any damage.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spar works over Aguilar with some ground and pound from guard.
Spar looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aguilar is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

Aguilar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aguilar has Spar in his guard.

Spar stands up from Aguilar's guard - Spar perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar lands a two punch combo.
Aguilar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguilar wants to slow Spar down by chopping away at his legs.
Aguilar throws a looping overhand right but Spar ducks down to avoid it.
Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown but Spar sprawls well. He's pushed Aguilar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aguilar looks to clinch
enabling Spar to counter with a crisp jab.
Aguilar misses the body punch
and Spar counters with a stiff right hand.

Aguilar is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spar connects with a body shot.
Aguilar is breathing heavily.
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!
Aguilar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spar counters with a crisp right that sends Aguilar to the canvas! Spar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ringo Spar!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Morris's entrance music is Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. A fine choice. Jack Morris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Morris
vs
Morris

194 cm
24
219 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

180 cm
28
215 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Morris!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sammy Morris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack Morris to the mat! Jack Morris manages to get full guard.
Sammy Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Jack Morris.
Sammy Morris wants to control from the top but Jack Morris keeps moving.
Jack Morris controls Sammy Morris momentarily but Sammy Morris frees himself.
Sammy Morris wants to control from the top but Jack Morris keeps moving.

Jack Morris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammy Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack Morris working a defensive guard here.
Sammy Morris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jack Morris's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jack Morris wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammy Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sammy Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jack Morris wants to control but Sammy Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack Morris preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jack Morris is looking to control Sammy Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack Morris avoid being mounted?
Sammy Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jack Morris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sammy Morris.
Jack Morris wants to improve his position but Sammy Morris is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sammy Morris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack Morris defending well though.

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.
Jack Morris trying to control but Sammy Morris postures up.
Sammy Morris slips a nice elbow through Jack Morris's hands, connecting with Jack Morris's forehead.

Sammy Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack Morris defends it well.
Jack Morris wants to improve his position but Sammy Morris is controlling well.
Jack Morris is working hard here to advance position.
Sammy Morris winds up and cracks Jack Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Sammy Morris.
Sammy Morris prevents Jack Morris from improving his position.

Sammy Morris is looking for a kimura but Jack Morris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sammy Morris to get the leverage.
Jack Morris tries to get to full guard but Sammy Morris has control of the leg.
Sammy Morris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jack Morris looking for submissions off his back.

Sammy Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack Morris defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammy Morris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sammy Morris lands a nice short elbow.
Sammy Morris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jack Morris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammy Morris.
Jack Morris wants to control but Sammy Morris is keeping busy.

Sammy Morris is working for a submission of some sort.
Sammy Morris lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammy Morris thows a huge punch but Jack Morris dodges it nicely.
Jack Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Jack Morris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sammy Morris.
Sammy Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sammy Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Jack Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammy Morris pulls his head out easily.
Jack Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Sammy Morris.
Jack Morris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammy Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack Morris is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jack Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Sammy Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sammy Morris misses with the combination.
Sammy Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Jack Morris. Jack Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammy Morris tried to score with a low kick but Jack Morris checks it.
Sammy Morris misses with a two punch combination.

Sammy Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sammy Morris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jack Morris gets back to full guard.
Jack Morris throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammy Morris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammy Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Jack Morris is trying to keep Sammy Morris in close.
Sammy Morris advances position into side control!
An elbow from Sammy Morris crashes against the mat.
Jack Morris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sammy Morris is refusing to be controlled, as Jack Morris sits in half guard.
Sammy Morris works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammy Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack Morris is one step ahead there.
Jack Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sammy Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sammy Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Sammy Morris is retaining full guard.
Jack Morris wants to control from the top but Sammy Morris keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jack Morrisis looking to pass into half guard but Sammy Morris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sammy Morris is in guard.
Sammy Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jack Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sammy Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Sammy Morris pushing down on Jack Morris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Sammy Morris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack Morris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack Morris wants to control but Sammy Morris is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sammy Morris lands a nice short elbow.
Sammy Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammy Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sammy Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sammy Morris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack Morris defending well though.

Sammy Morris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sammy Morris is thwarting Jack Morris's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Sammy Morris.
Jack Morris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jack Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammy Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sammy Morris wants to pass the guard but Jack Morris is keeping the position.
Jack Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Sammy Morris is proving a slippery customer.
Sammy Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Morris 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!

Jack Morris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jack Morris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jack Morris tries to bum rush Sammy Morris with a series of wild strikes but Sammy Morris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sammy Morris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Jack Morris forces his way into half guard.
Jack Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sammy Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jack Morris is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammy Morris is keeping the position for now.
Jack Morris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sammy Morris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sammy Morris is pushing down on Jack Morris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jack Morris is fighting to maintain full guard but Sammy Morris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jack Morris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sammy Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jack Morris's head.
Jack Morris is looking to improve his position.
Jack Morris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack Morris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack Morris striking off his back but it's not causing Sammy Morris any problems.

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.
Sammy Morris lands a couple of digs.
Sammy Morris preventing the sweep.
Sammy Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sammy Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammy Morris postures up in Jack Morris's guard and throws a big left but Jack Morris blocks it.
Jack Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sammy Morris.
Sammy Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sammy Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammy Morris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sammy Morris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jack Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sammy Morris postures up in Jack Morris's guard and throws a big left but Jack Morris blocks it.
Sammy Morris postures up and lands a big shot to Jack Morris's brow.
Jack Morris looking to control.
Sammy Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammy Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Jack Morris.
Sammy Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Jack Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sammy Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack Morris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sammy Morris!
Jack Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Morris throws some wild stikes that Sammy Morris manages to avoid easily.

Jack Morris goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sammy Morris turns into him and now he's in Jack Morris's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammy Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sammy Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jack Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sammy Morris defends it easily.
Jack Morris working a defensive guard here.
Sammy Morris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sammy Morris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sammy Morris postures up and lands a big shot to Jack Morris's brow.
Jack Morris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sammy Morris!
Sammy Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack Morris sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sammy Morris.
I've got Sammy Morris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Morris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Randy Rice has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rice
vs
The

200 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake The!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The swinging wildly here.
The slips under a jab.
The tries to clinch but Rice moves out of range.
Rice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rice throws a right hand that The ducks under and follows up with a left that The also avoids with ease.
Rice scores with a nice right hand.
Rice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rice scores with a one two! The had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The takes one to the chin there.
Rice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rice wants it to stay on the feet.
The wants to clinch.
The tries to clinch up.
Rice lands a nice shot that snaps The's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The shoots for a takedown but Rice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rice feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending The crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Rice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley. Fraser has chosen Sirius as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Shankar
vs
Fraser

192 cm
24
267 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

203 cm
24
287 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Shankar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Fraser!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fraser throws a series of punches but Shankar moves out of range.
Shankar dodges the punch combination from Fraser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fraser 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 Shankar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shankar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fraser misses with a double jab.
Fraser looks to land a combination but Shankar avoids it well.
Fraser throws a nice looking combination but Shankar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shankar tries for a takedown but Fraser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fraser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shankar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fraser throws out a powerful jab.
Fraser leaves Shankar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fraser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shankar looks for a takedown but Fraser sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser throws a series of punches but Shankar moves out of range.
Donald Fraser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shankar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fraser.
Fraser throws a shot from downtown. Shankar moves away and avoids it.
Fraser missing with a left hand there. Shankar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fraser misses with a series of wild punches.
Fraser lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fraser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shankar.
Shankar avoids the body shot from Fraser.
Fraser throws a right and a left that Shankar avoids nicely.
Fraser throws a nice looking combination but Shankar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser throws a chopping leg kick but Shankar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fraser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fraser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fraser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fraser throws a hook but Shankar blocks it.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fraser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Fraser does no damage.
Fraser throws a low kick but Shankar avoids it.
Fraser throws a leg kick but Shankar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fraser misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Fraser. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar tries to clinch but Fraser is having none of it.
Fraser takes a swing at Shankar's ribcage but misses.
Shankar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fraser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fraser throws a series of punches but Shankar avoids them all with ease.
Shankar closes the distance and clinches up with Fraser, looking for a takedown. Shankar pushes Fraser against the cage but Fraser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fraser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shankar circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Shankar.
Fraser misses with a wild combination.
Fraser throws a body punch but Shankar moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fraser. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shankar is defended easily by Fraser.
Fraser throws a series of punches but Shankar avoids them all with ease.

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.
Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fraser.

Fraser gets caught flat footed, as Shankar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shankar wants to control from the top but Fraser keeps moving.
Fraser keeping full guard, as Shankar tries to pass.
Shankar wants to control from the top but Fraser keeps moving.

Fraser wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankar fails with the takedown.
Donald Fraser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Fraser dominated that round.
That's time! Shankar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fraser fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Shankar with that takedown attempt.
Shankar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shankar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fraser.
Donald Fraser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fraser misses with a few strikes there.
Fraser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shankar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fraser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fraser cracks Shankar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser throws a hook but Shankar avoids it easily.
Andre Shankar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraser throws a series of punches but Shankar avoids them all with ease.
Fraser is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fraser throws a push kick but Shankar slaps the foot to one side.
Shankar staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shankar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraser misses with a body shot.
Fraser throws a body punch but Shankar moves out of range.
Shankar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fraser misses with an uppercut.
Fraser looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankar is just out of range.
Fraser connects with a looping right hand.

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.
Fraser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Fraser does no damage.
Fraser throws a nice looking combination but Shankar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Shankar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fraser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shankar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fraser moves into full guard.
Fraser wants to sweep here but Shankar controlling him for the moment.
Fraser wants to stand but Shankar is controlling the position.
Shankar trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar working some strikes from top position.
Fraser wants to stand up but Shankar is controlling him.
Shankar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Fraser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shankar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fraser is breathing heavily.
Fraser wants to stand up but Shankar is controlling him.
Shankar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraser is keeping the position for now.

Fraser is looking for a triangle here but Shankar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shankar advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser taking shots to the head.
Shankar tries to control but Fraser wriggling away.
Fraser srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Fraser tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shankar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fraser knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fraser for a finish.
Shankar scores with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Shankar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shankar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fraser is looking to escape.
Fraser manages to get to full guard.
Fraser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shankar is controlling him.
Shankar chips away with some ground and pound.

Shankar 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.
Shankar prevents Fraser from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fraser wants to sweep but no luck.
Fraser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shankar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shankar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shankar drops back looking for a leg! Fraser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fraser manages to kick Shankar off! Shankar jumps back into Fraser's guard.
Fraser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fraser lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shankar!
Fraser punching from mount but Shankar doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Fraser there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Fraser is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shankar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shankar!
Fraser wants to improve his position but instead Shankar has moved into half guard.
Shankar is keen to just control but Fraser is a slippery customer.
Fraser wants to improve his position but Shankar is controlling well.

Shankar seems to be working for a kimura but Fraser defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shankar manages to move to mount!
Shankar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fraser's face.
Fraser is looking to get to half guard.

Shankar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fraser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shankar scoring with strikes but Fraser is staying in there.
Fraser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andre Shankar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fraser is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shankar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Shankar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fraser turns into him and now he's in Shankar's guard.
Shankar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fraser wants to get up but he can't break Shankar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Shankar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shankar 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Shankar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randjob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Furcal
vs
Gracie

187 cm
23
218 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
209 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Furcal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randjob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Furcal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Randjob Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Furcal moved out of range nicely.
Furcal misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Furcal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws a combination that misses
letting Furcal counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Furcal.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses the jab.
Furcal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Furcal moved out of range nicely.
Mike Furcal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furcal throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Furcal is out of range.

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.
Furcal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Furcal counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Furcal counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Furcal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses the jab.
Furcal tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Furcal counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Furcal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Furcal counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Furcal counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Mike Furcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randjob Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Furcal counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab from Furcal.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Furcal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Furcal blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furcal works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Furcal misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Furcal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Mike Furcal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Furcal is out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Furcal counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furcal slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Furcal circles away easily
and Furcal counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Furcal moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Furcal. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Furcal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Furcal slips under a jab.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Furcal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Furcal.
Furcal misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Furcal counters with a nice body shot.
Mike Furcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randjob Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Furcal but Furcal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Furcal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Furcal backing up. Furcal nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Furcal counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furcal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Furcal throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furcal.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Furcal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Furcal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Furcal in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Furcal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Furcal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Furcal counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furcal.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furcal throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Furcal is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Furcal counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Furcal fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Furcal.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Furcal's head.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Furcal blocks it.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Furcal circles away easily
enabling Furcal to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal connects with a single shot there.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furcal slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Furcal misses with a combination

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Furcal!
Randjob Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Furcal is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randjob Gracie.
I think Furcal 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Furcal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Experiencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nova Experiencia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Experiencia
vs
Rampaasi

202 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nova Experiencia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampaasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Experiencia pinned against the cage. Experiencia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Experiencia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nova Experiencia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampaasi dodges the punch combination from Experiencia.

Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rampaasi thows a huge punch but Experiencia dodges it nicely.
Experiencia wants to control but Rampaasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Experiencia is looking for a sweep. Rampaasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampaasi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Experiencia wants to control but Rampaasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Experiencia is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi stops Experiencia from getting back to his feet.
Experiencia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Experiencia trying to control here.
Rampaasi thows a huge punch but Experiencia dodges it nicely.
Rampaasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Experiencia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rampaasi connects with a nice short shot to Experiencia's temple.
Experiencia is trying to get back to full guard.
Rampaasi wants to take a breather but Experiencia is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rampaasi connects with a nice short shot to Experiencia's temple.
Experiencia trying to control here.
Rampaasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiencia gets full guard.

Experiencia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rampaasi throwing strikes but missing.
Rampaasi thows a big elbow that misses.
Rampaasi is working Experiencia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Rampaasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rampaasi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rampaasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi trying to control but Experiencia is working from the bottom.
Rampaasi tries to stand but Experiencia is controlling from the bottom.

Rampaasi is sitting in close to Experiencia's body. Experiencia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rampaasi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rampaasi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Experiencia.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nova Experiencia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Madnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawkins Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Madnick
vs
Sanchez

180 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
179 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Madnick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawkins Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madnick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left and a right from Madnick both land. Nice combination.
Madnick avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Madnick blocks a jab.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madnick stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez shoots in but Madnick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcel Madnick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawkins Sanchez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madnick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Madnick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnick takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madnick is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Madnick circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Madnick scores with a jab to the body.
Madnick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Madnick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madnick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madnick jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Madnick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Madnick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Madnick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madnick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Madnick enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Madnick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Madnick looking for a sweep. Not yet Madnick, not yet.
Madnick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Madnick is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control but Madnick is working from the bottom.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madnick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madnick managing to control the position.
Madnick keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Madnick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Madnick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madnick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Madnick throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Madnick counters with a nice uppercut.
Madnick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madnick wants it to stay on the feet.
Madnick throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez misses the jab.

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.
Madnick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madnick.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Madnick.
A right-left combo lands from Madnick.
Madnick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madnick. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madnick throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Madnick lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Madnick.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Madnick.
Madnick takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Madnick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madnick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madnick wants it to stay on the feet.
Madnick throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Madnick counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Madnick coming out on top.
Madnick lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Madnick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madnick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madnick lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Madnick.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madnick.
A left and a right from Madnick both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Dawkins Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Madnick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Madnick lands a nice shot to the body.
Madnick digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Madnick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Madnick lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madnick lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Madnick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcel Madnick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawkins Sanchez.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Marcel Madnick is winning the standup battle so far.
Madnick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Madnick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Madnick dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madnick's corner calls for a 1-2. Madnick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madnick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Madnick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madnick misses with a two punch combination.
Madnick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dawkins Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Madnick.
Madnick connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Madnick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madnick. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Madnick finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madnick counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez slips a jab from Madnick.
Sanchez moves forwards but Madnick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Madnick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Madnick.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Madnick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Madnick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dawkins Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sanchez clinches but Madnick breaks the clinch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madnick scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madnick scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Madnick seems unphased.
Sanchez tries to clinch
enabling Madnick to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez throws a combination. Madnick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Madnick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Madnick stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madnick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Marcel Madnick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawkins Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Madnick circles away.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madnick circles away.
A jab lands there for Madnick.
Donk. Madnick catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Madnick both land. Nice combination.
Madnick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Madnick.
Madnick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawkins Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Madnick.
Madnick lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madnick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Marcel Madnick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madnick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madnick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Madnick. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madnick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madnick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madnick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Madnick slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dawkins Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madnick looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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.
Madnick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Madnick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Madnick circles away.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Madnick avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Madnick as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madnick finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madnick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Madnick scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Madnick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Madnick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Madnick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski's entrance music is Europe - The Final Countdown. A fine choice. Jeff Lebowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lebowski
vs
Cho

187 cm
28
179 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws a hook but Cho avoids it easily.
Lebowski slips a jab from Cho.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
Cho misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cho as he connects with a hook.
Cho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lebowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Jerry Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cho.
Lebowski takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho misses with a looping left.
Cho looks to land a combination but Lebowski avoids it well.
Lebowski ducks under a wild hook from Cho.
Cho wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho throws a right hand that Lebowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Lebowski also avoids with ease.
Cho throws a series of punches but Lebowski avoids them all with ease.
Cho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lebowski counters with a nice body shot.
Cho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lebowski counters with a two punch combo.
Cho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cho misses with the combination.
Cho throws a combination that misses
and Lebowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lebowski misses with a few strikes there.
Cho misses with a combination
and Lebowski counters with a three punch combo that has Cho backing up. Cho nods at Lebowski to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho misses with a double jab
and Lebowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Jerry Cho has been cut.
Cho misses with a double jab

and Lebowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Cho toppling to the canvas! Cho scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lebowski finish him?!

Cho is rocked!
Lebowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cho misses with a double jab
and Cho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho swinging wildly here.
Lebowski misses with a few strikes there.
Cho wants to slow Lebowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Cho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lebowski counters with a series of strikes. Cho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lebowski misses with the combination.
Cho misses with a double jab
and Lebowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho looks to clinch
and Lebowski counters with a left right combination that sends Cho crashing to the mat - Lebowski wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Cho out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Lebowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paha Aasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aasi's entrance music is Aphrodite & Mickey Finn - Bad Ass. A fine choice. Paha Aasi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Aasi
vs
Parker

160 cm
27
138 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Aasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Parker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses the jab.
Aasi lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.

It looks like Roger Parker has been cut.
Aasi misses with a body shot.
Aasi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aasi throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Aasi swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Aasi moved out of range.
Parker avoids the body shot from Aasi.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker with a jab.
Aasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker cracks Aasi with a good jab.

It looks like Paha Aasi has been cut.
Aasi ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Aasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roger Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aasi sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aasi staying out of range there.
Parker blocks a jab.
Aasi tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Aasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aasi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aasi throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aasi thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aasi tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Parker is rocked!
Aasi loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Aasi finish him?
Parker avoids the body shot from Aasi.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Paha Aasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aasi throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Aasi blocks a jab.
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Aasi slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Aasi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Aasi.

Aasi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aasi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Aasi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Parker is on top in guard.
Aasi wants to hit a switch here but Parker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aasi there!
Parker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aasi can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aasi is squirming around, avoiding Parker's attempts to control the action.
Aasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aasi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aasi is looking to improve his position but Parker isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paha Aasi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Aasi.
Paha Aasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Aasi blocks a jab.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aasi misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aasi.
A jab from Parker misses.
Aasi misses with a straight left.
Aasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aasi tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a leg kick but Aasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aasi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parker defending well as Aasi loads up on a big left hand.
Parker defending well as Aasi loads up on a big left hand.

Aasi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aasi being controlled here momentarily.
Parker keeping full guard, as Aasi tries to pass.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeping full guard, as Aasi tries to pass.

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

Aasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aasi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parker escapes and throws Aasi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aasi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aasi is looking to get to half guard.
Parker punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Parker dominating with strikes here.
Parker controlling the pace for now.
Parker lands a heavy elbow.
Parker breaks from Aasi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Parker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aasi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parker cracks Aasi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aasi is looking to improve his position but Parker isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Parker 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aasi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aasi tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a left to the body.
Aasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aasi wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker throws a hook but Aasi blocks it.
Aasi misses with a hook.
Aasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aasi throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aasi scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aasi moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Parker cracks Aasi with a good jab.
Parker is looking to slow Aasi down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a jab.
Aasi tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Aasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Aasi throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aasi loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Parker throws a head kick but Aasi moves out of range.

Parker catches Aasi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Aasi to the canvas!

Aasi is rocked!
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh Aasi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Aasi is working away.
Aasi seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker stalling.

Aasi looking for submissions off his back.
Parker prevents Aasi from improving his position.

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

Aasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Aasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Aasi is working away.

Aasi with the active half guard here but Parker passes nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Parker really dominated that round.
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!

Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aasi has time to react.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Aasi is out of range.
Aasi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker connects with a jab.
Parker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aasi.
Aasi misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker lands with a cross.
Aasi slips a jab from Parker.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker blocks a jab.
Aasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Aasi moves away and avoids it.
Aasi slips a jab from Parker.
Aasi misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker slips a jab from Aasi.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Aasi moves away and avoids it.
Parker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Aasi tumbling to the canvas! Parker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Aasi was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roger Parker!
Roger Parker is the new bantamweight champion!