SPF 56 - Burden PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Emo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Emo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brotha Lynch Hung & MC Eiht - You Don't Know Who I Know. James Martin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Emo
vs
Martin

178 cm
26
196 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Vodka Rags

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Emo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Emo.

It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Emo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Emo as Martin shoots in.
Emo ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Emo counter with a right hand.
Martin tries to clinch but Emo is having none of it.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Emo is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Emo lands a nice shot to the body.
Emo throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emo scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Emo. Those never looked like landing.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Emo shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emo trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin striking off his back but it's not causing Emo any problems.
Emo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin is trying to control but can't.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin looks gassed!
Emo works his way into full mount!
Emo controlling his opponent.
Martin working to try and regain half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emo content just to control the position here.
Emo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Emo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Emo working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emo tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Emo breaks from Martin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Martin has given up his back. Will we see Emo going for some submissions?
Emo has Martin flattened out and is raining down punches.
Martin just trying to survive but Emo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin prevents Emo from getting a body triangle.
Emo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Martin up.
Emo is punishing Martin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Martin staying busy and making it hard for Emo to control.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin covers up after that shot from Emo.
Emo tries to keep control of the position but Martin is staying busy.

Emo decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Martin misses with a combination
enabling Emo to counter with a crisp jab.
Emo fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin moves to clinch but Emo breaks away
and Emo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Martin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martin duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
and Emo counters with a left to the body.
Emo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Emo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emo.

Emo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emo passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Emo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Emo misses with the combination.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Emo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin tries to clinch but Emo moves away

and Emo counters with a shoot takedown. Martin fights it but they end up in guard.

Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emo defends well.
Emo distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martin's guard.
Emo is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Emo!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between pete jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

jones
vs
Trickle

178 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
168 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pete jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Trickle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trickle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for jones !
Trickle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trickle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trickle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
jones wants to get back to full guard.
Trickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but jones keeps working.
jones is looking for a sweep. Trickle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trickle wants to free his trapped foot but jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
jones is looking for a sweep. Trickle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
jones is not content to let Trickle control the position.

Trickle moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from jones .
Trickle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear jones down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones is looking for a sweep.
Trickle landing a few strikes.
jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trickle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trickle in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Trickle wants to control but jones is keeping him busy.
jones tries to improve position but can't.

Trickle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trickle is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trickle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trickle landing strikes.
jones regains half guard.
jones taking some punishment here, with Trickle in his half guard.
Trickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trickle working the head and body with strikes.
jones manages to get to full guard.
Trickle wants to control from the top but jones keeps moving.
Trickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trickle defends it easily.
Trickle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

jones has his foot on Trickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trickle works his way back into a safe position though.

Trickle 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.
Trickle preventing the sweep.
Trickle trying to control the position from guard on top but jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Trickle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trickle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trickle defends well.

jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
jones is breathing heavily.
Trickle is working jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Trickle tries to hold on but jones pushes him away.
Trickle regains half guard.
Trickle regains full guard. Nicely done.
jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trickle is keeping the position for now.

jones has gone for a leg lock! Trickle slips out almost immediately though and dives into jones 's guard.

Trickle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Trickle dominated that round.
That's time! jones 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

jones throws a nice looking combination but Trickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Trickle moves into the clinch.
jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trickle smiles and moves away.
jones misses with a series of wild punches.
jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Trickle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for pete jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trickle's guard.
Trickle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Trickle.
Trickle controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trickle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Trickle looking to control but jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones is in a horrible position here. Trickle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trickle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Trickle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. jones looks a forlorn figure.

Trickle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so jones shrugs it off.
Trickle is breathing heavily.
jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trickle controlling from mount.
jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trickle cracks jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Trickle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trickle landing punches.
Trickle lands a big shot there that rocks jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trickle controlling the position easily from mount.
Trickle landing strikes from the mount.
jones working to try and regain half guard.
jones is working hard here to advance position.
Trickle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Trickle with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trickle tries to control but jones wriggling away.
Trickle scoring with strikes but jones is staying in there.
The referee warns jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

jones is rocked!
jones is looking to get to half guard.
Trickle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trickle loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have jones scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Trickle land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Trickle stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Trickle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saulo Evangelista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Westwood
vs
Evangelista

175 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
26
189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saulo Evangelista!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Westwood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evangelista quickly recovers to half guard.
Westwood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evangelista is trying to control but can't.

Evangelista looking for submissions off his back.
Westwood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Evangelista looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evangelista manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evangelista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westwood's guard.
Westwood wants to stand but Evangelista is controlling the position.

Evangelista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Westwood dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evangelista trying to control the position.

Evangelista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evangelista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Westwood throwing strikes but missing.
Westwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Evangelista has his foot on Westwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Westwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Westwood wants to pass the guard but Evangelista is keeping the position.
Evangelista trying to control the position.
Westwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Evangelista has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evangelista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Evangelista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Westwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evangelista on the ground.
Westwood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Westwood cracks Evangelista with a solid left hand.
Evangelista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westwood is one step ahead there.

Evangelista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Westwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Westwood postures up and lands a big shot to Evangelista's brow.
Westwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Evangelista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Westwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evangelista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evangelista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Westwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westwood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evangelista looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Westwood is defending well. Evangelista quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Westwood has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Evangelista celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saulo Evangelista!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy's entrance music is PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Loveladdy
vs
Edgar

180 cm
21
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

(T.H.C) BlackOut Supplements
(T.H.C) BlackOut Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georges Edgar!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loveladdy throws an overhand right that lands on Edgar's shoulder, as Edgar tries to avoid the shot.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
An inside leg kick from Edgar misses.
Loveladdy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
A head kick from Loveladdy lands but Edgar takes it in his stride.
Loveladdy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Edgar strikes.
Georges Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loveladdy scores with a jab. Edgar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edgar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loveladdy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loveladdy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Edgar is rocked!

It looks like Georges Edgar has been cut.
Edgar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edgar is still on wobbly legs! Can Loveladdy finish him?
Edgar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loveladdy's calf.
Edgar seems to have recovered his senses.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Loveladdy moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Edgar.
A slow jab from Edgar misses its intended target.

Loveladdy moves into the clinch.
Edgar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loveladdy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loveladdy misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Edgar.
Loveladdy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Edgar breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Edgar.
Edgar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edgar looks to land a left hand but Loveladdy moved out of range nicely.
Edgar lands a jab to Loveladdy's midsection.
A big right from Loveladdy misses.

Loveladdy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edgar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loveladdy passes Edgar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Loveladdy wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Loveladdy seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loveladdy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Loveladdy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Edgar defend it? Loveladdy steps over the head and cranks it - Edgar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Loveladdy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Forrest Loveladdy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raylen Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by GangstaGrass - Long Hard Times To Come. Peter Jackson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Raylen Givens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Jackson's chin.

Givens
vs
Jackson

190 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
182 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Good kicks
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raylen Givens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Givens keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Givens throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Givens misses the target.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Givens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Givens misses with a straight left.
Givens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Givens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Givens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Givens will feel that in the morning.
Jackson misses with a double jab
letting Givens counter with a right hand.
Givens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Givens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Givens.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Givens throws a lazy head kick

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Givens's guard now.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Givens is keeping the position.
Givens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens wants to sweep but no luck.

We're going to have a standup here because Raylen Givens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Givens throws out the jab.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Givens is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Givens is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Givens from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Givens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Givens wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Givens is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson looks gassed!
Givens is looking to escape.
Givens is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Givens throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Givens. That did some damage!
Jackson slips a jab from Givens.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Givens to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Givens moves out of range easily.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Givens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raylen Givens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Givens misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Givens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Givens lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Givens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Givens looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Givens throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson slips a straight right by Givens.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Givens circles away.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Givens.
Givens lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Givens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Givens avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Givens.
Jackson slips under a jab from Givens.
Jackson slips a straight right by Givens.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Givens throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
enabling Givens to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Givens.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Givens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Givens misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Givens throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Givens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Givens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Givens is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Givens and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Givens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.

Givens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Givens lands with a cross.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Jackson is rocked!
Givens throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Givens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Givens cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Givens has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Givens finish him?
Givens misses with a hook.
Givens scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Givens loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Givens misses with a straight left.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Givens throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Givens misses with a looping left.
Givens misses with a straight right.
Givens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Givens misses the jab.
Givens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Givens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Givens misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Givens. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylen Givens 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!

Jackson looks to land a combination but Givens avoids it well.
Givens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Givens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Givens tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Givens throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson tries to clinch but Givens moves out of range.
Givens lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Givens lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peter Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Givens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Givens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Givens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jackson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Givens presses forward with punches and knees until Jackson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jackson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raylen Givens!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yumbo Yack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yack comes to the cage accompanied by The Ultimate Cheeseburger Song (Jack In The Box FULL song) . Blunt has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Bob Blunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yack
vs
Blunt

195 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
198 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Balco Boys Battle Gear
Balco Boys - Hilo

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yumbo Yack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Blunt lands.
Blunt throws a low kick, looking for Yack's leg but Yack calmly moves out of range.
Yack slips a jab from Blunt.
Blunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Blunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yack to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blunt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yack wants to control from the top but Blunt keeps moving.
Blunt is trying to hold Yack in close to prevent damage but Yack has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunt tries to roll over but Yack keeps him under control.
Yack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blunt defending well though.

Yack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Blunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Blunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blunt is trying to get back to full guard.

Yack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Blunt trying to control but Yack postures up.

Yack is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blunt defending well though.

Yack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blunt defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yack is working away from the top position though.
Blunt wants to get back to full guard.

Yack is trying to work for a kimura but Blunt is defending well.
Blunt keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Yack there.
Blunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yack.
Yack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blunt wants to sweep but no luck.

Blunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blunt trying to control the position.

Yack drops back looking for a leg! Blunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blunt manages to kick Yack off! Yack jumps back into Blunt's guard.

Blunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yack defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt keeping moving, preventing Yack from controlling successfully.
Yack distracts Blunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Yack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yack has managed to get both his arms back between Blunt's legs - danger averted.
Yack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blunt's head.
Yack working some strikes from top position.
Yack wants to control from the top but Blunt keeps moving.

Blunt looking for subs off his back but Yack has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 Yumbo Yack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Blunt throws a hook but Yack avoids it easily.
Blunt throws a low kick, looking for Yack's leg but Yack calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Blunt.
A combination from Blunt does no damage.
Blunt cracks Yack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blunt is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blunt pinned against the cage. Blunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yack somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yack avoids a punch combination nicely.

Yack shoots in and gets a takedown into Blunt's guard.
Blunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yack is one step ahead there.
Yack forces his way into half guard.

Yack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blunt misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is looking to improve his position.
Yack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yack wants to pass the guard but Blunt is defending well.
Blunt tries to roll over but Yack keeps him under control.

Yack seems to be working for a kimura but Blunt defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yack trying to control the action but Blunt is working from the bottom.
Blunt is trying to control but can't.
Yack passes to full mount!
Blunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yack scoring with strikes but Blunt is staying in there.
Yack is landing with some decent strikes but Blunt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yumbo Yack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yack trying to control but Blunt is having none of it.
Blunt tries to hold on but Yack pushes him away.
Blunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blunt wants to hold on but Yack pushes him away.
Blunt is breathing heavily.

Yack is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blunt is surviving well by controlling Yack's body position as best he can.
Blunt is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt tries to hold on but Yack postures up.
Yack lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blunt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Blunt takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Yack is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Blunt is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yumbo Yack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Eddie Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nix
vs
Robinson

180 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robinson!
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Nix shakes it off.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson tries to clinch but Nix moves out of range.
Nix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Nix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nix at a distance.
Nix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson tries to bum rush Nix with a series of wild strikes but Nix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nix dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Nix's head and hops out.

Nix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nix sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Robinson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Robinson parries the strikes from Nix easily there. Nix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Robinson to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nix throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nix in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nix misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nix creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robinson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nix sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Robinson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nix off and has taken his back!
Nix just looking to survive in the bad position.
Nix trying to control the position but Robinson manages to sink in the hooks.
Robinson is striking from the back but Nix escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Nix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks Nix's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Nix's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Nix's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson wants to stand but Nix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nix is on top in guard.
Nix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson wants to stand but Nix is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Robinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robinson throws a hook but Nix blocks it.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Nix is avoiding it.
Nix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eddie Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Nix controlling him for the moment.
Nix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nix manages to get himself to full guard.
Nix controlling Robinson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Nix wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nix lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Nix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Eddie Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nix scores with a nice right hand.
Nix walks into a jab.
Nix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Nix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson scores with a one two! Nix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nix.
Nix moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Eddie Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Nix.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Nix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nix's guard.
Nix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nix is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Robinson swings for the body but Nix moves out of range.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Nix avoids nicely.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Nix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nix.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Robinson enables Nix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robinson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to stand but Nix is controlling the position.
Nix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson controlling Nix's posture.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nix.
Nix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nix with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nix.
Nix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Nix is having none of it.
Nix throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nix is one step ahead there.
Nix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Nix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nix.
Nix postures up and lands a big shot to Robinson's brow.
Robinson controls Nix momentarily but Nix frees himself.
Jimmy Nix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nix throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Jimmy Nix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nix stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robinson is trying to buck Nix off.
Nix lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nix.
An elbow from Nix crashes against the mat.
Nix looks up at the clock and then as Robinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nix smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nix fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nix working the ground and pound.
Nix throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nix.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nix gets back to full guard.
Nix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Robinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layzie Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by Nowhere Fast - Diane Lane. Assassin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thuggish Ruggish Bone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Layzie Assassin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Montana
vs
Assassin

183 cm
27
222 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
205 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Broken Halo Pride 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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layzie Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assassin.
Montana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assassin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montana punishes Assassin's body with a nice straight punch.
Montana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assassin.
Montana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assassin. That did some damage!
Assassin swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
Montana feints and then cracks Assassin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Assassin down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montana.
Montana blocks a jab.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense.
Montana throws a head kick that half lands.
Montana throws a body punch but Assassin moves out of range.
Montana throws a front kick aimed at Assassin's knee but Assassin avoids it well.
Montana scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Assassin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assassin looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assassin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Assassin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mack Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assassin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Montana digs a good hook to Assassin's body.
Montana jabs at Assassin's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a head kick that Assassin semi-blocks.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
Montana swings for the body but Assassin moves out of range.
Mack Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Montana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Montana.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assassin.
Montana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assassin takes one on the button.
Montana is looking to wear down Assassin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montana avoids the body shot from Assassin.
Assassin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assassin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montana looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Montana 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.

Assassin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana lands a leg kick that knocks Assassin off balance momentarily.
Montana moves out of range as Assassin strikes.
Assassin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montana counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana throws a head kick that misses.
Montana throws out a leg kick but Assassin moves out of range and Montana only half commits.
Montana connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Montana.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Assassin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montana.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana.
Assassin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Montana.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assassin's calf.
Mack Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana jabs at Assassin's body.
Montana throws a leg kick which misses Assassin's front leg but catches the back leg as Assassin tries to avoid it.
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana cracks the inside of Assassin's front leg.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assassin's calf.
That kick from Montana tenderised Assassin's leg. Assassin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Montana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assassin's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assassin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Assassin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Montana has got the better of the exchanges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana scoring well with a low kick there.
Assassin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montana.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montana.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana throws a head kick that misses.
Montana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Montana dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Montana throws a leg kick which misses Assassin's front leg but catches the back leg as Assassin tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Montana.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
Assassin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Assassin blocks a head kick by Montana.
Assassin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana throws a nice head kick!
Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Assassin.
Assassin misses with a wild body shot.
Montana is looking to slow Assassin down with leg kicks.
Assassin misses with a body punch
and Montana counters with a right hand to the body.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Montana.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assassin.
Montana cracks a nice hook into Assassin's ribs.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Montana.
Montana thumps Assassin with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Montana.
Montana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mack Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assassin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Assassin takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Montana.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana cracks the inside of Assassin's front leg.
Montana connects with an inside leg kick.
Montana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assassin. That did some damage!
Montana wants to clinch.
Layzie Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Montana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Montana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackmore comes to the cage accompanied by Sometimes My Opponent Feels Like Screaming. Jones Jr has chosen Cant be touched as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Blackmore
vs
Jones Jr

180 cm
21
193 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
197 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackmore.
Jones Jr throws a nice looking combination but Blackmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Blackmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackmore slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Blackmore ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Blackmore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones Jr eats them both and turns towards Blackmore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackmore manages to avoid it.
Blackmore fails to land the takedown.
Blackmore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones Jr.

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

Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore stands and throws Jones Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Blackmore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blackmore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ritchie Blackmore!