Micro Wars 8 - Danger Zone PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruediger Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hoffmann
vs
Baba

220 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruediger Hoffmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ali Baba!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffmann missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffmann loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba moves away from the strike by Hoffmann.
Baba sends Hoffmann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baba is motioning to the referee to let Hoffmann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Hoffmann is rocked!

It looks like Ruediger Hoffmann has been cut.
A big right from Hoffmann misses.
Oh Hoffmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baba falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hoffmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoffmann seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoffmann counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Baba has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruediger Hoffmann!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cosby Trainwreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tino Oac (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?

Trainwreck
vs
Oac

185 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosby Trainwreck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tino Oac!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trainwreck rushes Oac and presses him up against the cage.
Trainwreck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oac is looking to control Trainwreck's arms but Trainwreck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oac has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Oac.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trainwreck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oac content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trainwreck.
Oac lands a right hand.
Oac lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Cosby Trainwreck has been cut.
Oac misses with some punches.
Trainwreck tries to break the clinch but Oac is controlling the position.
Trainwreck blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oac.

Oac has picked Trainwreck up - he's going for a ride! Oac dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Trainwreck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oac.
Trainwreck is in trouble now - Oac has advanced to mount!
Trainwreck is bucking up trying to escape but Oac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trainwreck regains half guard.
Trainwreck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oac.
Oac misses with a head shot. Trainwreck uses the momentum to regain guard.
Oac passes Trainwreck's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainwreck is trying to stand back up but Oac is controlling him
Oac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oac working Trainwreck over with strikes.
Oac is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Trainwreck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oac working Trainwreck over with strikes here.
Trainwreck is in a horrible position here. Oac smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Oac connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oac lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oac landing strikes from the mount and Trainwreck is in trouble!
Oac landing strikes from the mount.
Trainwreck is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Oac connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trainwreck is in a horrible position here. Oac smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oac dominating with strikes here.
Oac lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trainwreck's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oac looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oac lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oac tries to control but Trainwreck wriggling away.
Oac landing strikes from the mount and Trainwreck is in trouble!
Trainwreck is bucking up trying to escape but Oac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oac lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Trainwreck that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Cosby Trainwreck's cut is getting worse.
Trainwreck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oac with a couple of short strikes.
Trainwreck is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trainwreck is in a horrible position here. Oac smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oac landing strikes from the mount.
Oac punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trainwreck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oac landing strikes from the mount and Trainwreck is in trouble!

Trainwreck is rocked!

Cosby Trainwreck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oac postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trainwreck looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Trainwreck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Cosby Trainwreck's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cosby Trainwreck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tino Oac!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ochsenknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kickin Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kickin Kenny will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ochsenknecht
vs
Kenny

189 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Demonic Clothing
Demonic Drugs *SALE*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Ochsenknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny blocks a head kick by Ochsenknecht.
Kenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenny throws a right and a left that Ochsenknecht avoids nicely.
Ochsenknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenny.
Ochsenknecht is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kenny.
Ochsenknecht dodges the punch combination from Kenny.
A punch combination from Kenny misses.
Kenny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Ochsenknecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ochsenknecht is pushing down on Kenny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kenny is fighting to maintain full guard but Ochsenknecht has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ochsenknecht is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Ochsenknecht is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ochsenknecht extends the arm and Kenny is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Ochsenknecht!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Palownski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Martigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Palownski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Palownski
vs
Martigan

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Forbidden Apple

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, Andrew Palownski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Martigan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palownski closes the distance and clinches up with Martigan, looking for a takedown. Palownski pushes Martigan against the cage but Martigan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palownski doesn't manage to clinch there - Martigan circles away.

Palownski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palownski showed some decent athleticism there.
Palownski wants to pass the guard but Martigan is defending well.
Martigan is trying to maintain the position but Palownski is very close to passing his half guard.
Palownski prevents Martigan from standing back up.
Palownski wants to pass the guard but Martigan is defending well.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Palownski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micky Success (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Success
vs
Lennox

189 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micky Success!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Success misses with a takedown attempt - Lennox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lennox scores with a jab to the head.
Lennox looks to land a combination but Success avoids it well.
Success closes the distance and clinches up with Lennox, looking for a takedown. Success pushes Lennox against the cage but Lennox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Success wants to clinch up but Lennox keeps it at a distance.
Success fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lennox lands with a right hand.
Success tries to clinch up but Lennox circles away and keeps his distance.
Success tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lennox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Success tries to clinch up but Lennox circles away and keeps his distance.
Lennox circles away from the clinch attempt.

Success looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Success wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Success won't allow Lennox to get back to his feet.
Success wants to pass the guard but Lennox is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Success trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Success looking to pass the guard.
Lennox wants to sweep here but Success controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Success fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Success. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Lennox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lennox throws a series of punches but Success avoids them all with ease.
Success fails in his attempt to clinch.
Success misses with a hook. Lennox ducked under it nicely.
Success fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Success with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lennox to score with a decent uppercut.
Lennox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lennox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lennox swats away the attempt to clinch by Success.
Success fails with an attempt to clinch.
Success gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Success wants to clinch up but Lennox keeps it at a distance.
Success showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lennox.
Lennox keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Success tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Success fails in his attempt to clinch.
Success wants to clinch.
Lennox scores with a one two! Success had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Success scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Success is keen to just control but Lennox is a slippery customer.

Success is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Success trying to control from half guard but Lennox is working away.
Success is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lennox reverses the position - he's now on top in Success's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Success manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Success throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lennox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Success. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Success trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Success is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lennox has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lennox!

Success looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lennox has picked Success up and slammed him! Success can't keep hold of the triangle and Lennox manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Success tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Success doesn't manage to clinch there - Lennox circles away.
Success tries to clinch there but Lennox circles away.
Success tries to clinch but Lennox moves out of range.
Lennox throws a series of punches but Success avoids them all with ease.
Lennox misses with a wild combination.

Success drives through and clinches with Lennox against the cage.
Success stalls.
Success misses with a punch to the body.
Success avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lennox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Success tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lennox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lennox jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lennox misses with a series of wild punches.
Success tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Success misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Success is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lennox lunges at Success with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Success's hand.
Success fails in his attempt to clinch.

Success instigates a clinch.

Success breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larry Lennox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Success wants to clinch up but Lennox keeps it at a distance.
Success takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Success closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lennox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Success doesn't manage to clinch there - Lennox circles away.
Larry Lennox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Success gets a takedown into half guard.

Success is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Success stalling away here and it's allowed Lennox to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Success looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Success wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Success stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lennox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Success is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Success moves in looking to clinch but Lennox pushes him off.
Lennox moves in looking to clinch but Success pushes him off.

Success moves into the clinch.

Success breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Success tries to clinch
and Lennox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Success rushes Lennox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Success drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lennox tries to break the clinch but Success is controlling the position.
Success is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lennox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lennox has had enough of the clinch but Success keeps him there for the moment.
Success stalling in the clinch but Lennox improves position.
Success pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lennox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Success tries to work over Lennox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Success - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lennox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Success has him pressed against the cage.
Success stalling against the cage.
Lennox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Success drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lennox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Success. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox managing to block the knees to the body from Success.
Success tries to break the clinch but Lennox is controlling the position.
Success trying to land knees to the body.

Lennox breaks the clinch.
Success fails with the takedown
and Lennox counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Success gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lennox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Success tries to clinch up
and Lennox counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Larry Lennox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lennox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lennox counters with a two punch combo.

Success looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lennox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Success pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennox is keeping the position for now.
Successis looking to pass into half guard but Lennox pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lennox is in guard.
Success will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Success has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lennox has passed into side control.
Success is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Success moves into full guard.

Success throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lennox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lennox preventing the sweep.
Lennox trying to control the position from guard on top but Success is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Success throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Success throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lennox uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Success wants to control but Lennox postures up.
Success looks to move to half guard but instead Lennox has passed into mount! Damn!
Lennox controlling the position easily from mount.
Success wants to control but Lennox is having none of it.
Success tries to reverse the position but Lennox maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Success gets back to half guard.
Success wants to get back to full guard but Lennox has mounted him!
Success is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lennox wants to control the pace but Success is squirming around nicely.
Success is working to get back to half guard.

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.
Success sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lennox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Success is looking for a sweep. Lennox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Success slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Success trying to control the position.

Success looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lennox has picked Success up and slammed him! Success can't keep hold of the triangle and Lennox manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Micky Success.
I think Lennox 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 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Larry Lennox!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fjellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Thunderkiss 65 by White Zombie as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fjellman
vs
Hernandez

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Fjellman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjellman fails with a takedown attempt.

Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjellman trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjellman is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fjellman wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez stalling.
Fjellman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fjellman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjellman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjellman is retaining full guard.
Hernandez thows a big elbow that misses.

Fjellman looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.

Fjellman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fjellman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fjellman is breathing heavily.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fjellman has wrist control.
Hernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandez pushing down on Fjellman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fjellman is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.

Fjellman actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fjellman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fjellman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Fjellman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez wants to stand but Fjellman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fjellman keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez won't allow Fjellman to sweep him here.

Fjellman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez stands and throws Fjellman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fjellman tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Fjellman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjellman wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Fjellman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hernandez.
Fjellman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fjellman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fjellman tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily

and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fjellman's head backwards.
Fjellman shoots and misses

and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjellman tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez is tying to control. Fjellman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjellman has hold of Hernandez's hands but Hernandez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjellman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjellman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Fjellman won't allow it.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fjellman trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Fjellman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fjellman fails with the takedown

and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hernandez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hernandez trying to control from Fjellman's half guard. Fjellman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez trying to control but Fjellman is working from the bottom.
Fjellman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjellman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hernandez!
Fjellman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hernandez is trying to reverse the position but instead Fjellman has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez staying busy and making it hard for Fjellman to control.
Fjellman avoiding Hernandez 's attempts to control his hands.

Fjellman looking to break Hernandez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hernandez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjellman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fjellman is trying to stick to Hernandez's back but Hernandez is turning into Fjellman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fjellman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hernandez.
Hernandez wants to stand but Fjellman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez trying to control but Fjellman is working from the bottom.

Fjellman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hernandez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fjellman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hernandez's back instead.
Hernandez tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman gets his hands free as Hernandez looks to control.
Hernandez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Fjellman is cranking Hernandez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hernandez! He's tightened the choke and Hernandez is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Fjellman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ewald Moosburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moosburger comes to the cage accompanied by Armin van Buuren feat. Jacqueline Govaert - Never Say Never . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moosburger
vs
Co

180 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ewald Moosburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co tries for a takedown but Moosburger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Co shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moosburger as he jumps to the side.
Moosburger throws a series of punches but Co avoids them all with ease.
Moosburger cracks Co with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Co looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moosburger finish him?

It looks like Macapinlac Co has been cut.
Moosburger fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Co out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ewald Moosburger!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus Lee told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gracie
vs
Lee

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Convicted
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Gracie!
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, Rufus Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a one two combo.

It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into rage.
Gracie throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.

Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a left and a right... And another left! Gracie is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Lee!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Leroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Petzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroux's entrance music is Q Lazzarus - Goodbye Horses. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leroux
vs
Petzel

190 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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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 Los Angeles, Winston Leroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Petzel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petzel moves out of range of the body kick.
Leroux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leroux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petzel as he avoids it easily.
Leroux misses with a head kick.
Leroux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leroux wants to clinch.
Leroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux looks for a takedown but Petzel sprawls well.

Petzel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Petzel is working for a submission of some sort.
Leroux is not content to let Petzel control the position.
Petzel blocks the strikes from Leroux.
Petzel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petzel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leroux is trying to stand.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Petzel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Leroux moves into the clinch.
Petzel wants a takedown.
Petzel looks gassed!

Leroux manages to break the clinch.

Leroux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leroux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petzel is looking for a sweep. Leroux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leroux wants to stand up but Petzel is controlling the position.
Petzel is looking to control Leroux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petzel avoid being mounted?
Leroux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petzel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Petzel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leroux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Petzel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petzel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Petzel landing shots from mount.

Petzel has hold of Leroux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leroux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petzel looking for a guillotine from mount but Leroux is having none of it.
Petzel looking to control but Leroux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petzel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leroux kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leroux wants to control but Petzel is having none of it.
Petzel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Leroux hang on?
Petzel fails to move to back control.
Petzel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leroux tries to clinch but Petzel moves out of range.
Leroux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leroux doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Petzel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leroux trying to keep a closed guard but Petzel is proving a slippery customer.
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petzel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leroux controls Petzel momentarily but Petzel frees himself.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petzel is one step ahead there.
Petzel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petzel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petzel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leroux tries to clinch but Petzel moves away

and Petzel counters with a takedown into side control.

Petzel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leroux is not content to let Petzel control the position.
Petzel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petzel is staying tight to Leroux's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petzel working the head with strikes.
Petzel works to advance to full mount. Leroux defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Petzel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leroux is looking to escape.

Petzel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Petzel stands up from mount. Strange move.
Leroux shoots in and drives through. Petzel sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petzel tries for a takedown but Leroux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leroux wants to clinch but Petzel slips to the side

and Petzel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Petzel from controlling successfully.
Petzel preventing the sweep.
Petzel wants to pass the guard but Leroux is keeping the position.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Leroux has closed the distance and engaged Petzel in a clinch.
Leroux tries to break the clinch but Petzel is controlling the position.
Leroux wants to get back to striking at distance but Petzel won't allow it.
Leroux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petzel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Leroux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petzel prevents a body shot from Leroux.
Petzel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leroux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leroux throws a nice looking combination but Petzel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leroux tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Petzel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leroux won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petzel trying to control the action but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Leroux is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Petzel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Leroux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Leroux drives through and clinches with Petzel against the cage.
Petzel tries to land knees in the clinch but Leroux avoids the damage to the body.
Petzel slows down the pace here.

Leroux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Petzel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petzel tries to kick Leroux off but Leroux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petzel tries to get to full guard but Leroux has control of the leg.
Petzel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leroux is working away from the top position though.
Petzel taking some punishment here, with Leroux in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux wants to control but Petzel is keeping him busy.
Petzel tries to roll over but Leroux keeps him under control.
Leroux is keen to just control but Petzel is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leroux stuffs the takedown attempt from Petzel. Petzel gets slowly back to his feet.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown but Leroux shows good takedown defense.

Petzel clinches up against the cage.

Petzel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Petzel moves into full mount! Leroux won't be happy about that!
Petzel wants to take Leroux's back but he can't do it this time.

Petzel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Leroux has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Leroux!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroux is looking to stand up but Petzel won't let him.
Petzel keeping moving, preventing Leroux from controlling successfully.
Petzel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petzel is tying to control. Leroux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leroux landing a few short strikes.
Petzel trying to control the action but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Petzel is taking a breather. Leroux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petzel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leroux!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Petzel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Leroux is squirming around, avoiding Petzel's attempts to control the action.
Petzel thowing shots but they're missing.
Petzel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Leroux wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Petzel.

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.
Leroux is looking to get to half guard.
Leroux is working hard here to advance position.
Leroux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petzel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Petzel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petzel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winston Leroux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroux flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Petzel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petzel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Petzel!