KINGS 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rua Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dos Santos
vs
Gracie

197 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcos Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rua Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.

Dos Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Santos prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos is controlling him.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Dos Santos any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dos Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dos Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos controlling from the full mount.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos controlling his opponent.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
Gracie wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Dos Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie wants to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gracie wants to clinch

so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.

Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dos Santos trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Santos's back!
Dos Santos rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dos Santos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dos Santos staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Dos Santos tries to break free.
Dos Santos trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Dos Santos right now.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dos Santos has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie has the hooks in. Dos Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dos Santos is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Dos Santos avoids the strikes from Gracie.

Gracie working for a choke but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Dos Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dos Santos covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dos Santos trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.

Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dos Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dos Santos for a finish.
Gracie is looking to control Dos Santos but Dos Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dos Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Dos Santos showing good submission defense here.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Dos Santos manages to turn into his guard.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Dos Santos trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcos Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gracie shoots and misses

and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control.

Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away easily

and Dos Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos is controlling him.

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.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcos Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rua Gracie.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JaQuarious Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chatum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The God That Failed. Matt Chatum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chatum
vs
Jackson

225 cm
23
161 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Chatum!
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, JaQuarious Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Chatum misses its intended target.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chatum.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chatum throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a hook but Chatum blocks it.
Chatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chatum throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Chatum.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Chatum is rocked!
Crack! Jackson connects with the perfect overhand right and Chatum falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JaQuarious Jackson!

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 David Sund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sund
vs
Smith

190 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Sund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Sund scores with a nice body kick.
Smith leaves Sund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sund misses with a kick to the body.
Sund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Sund persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith cracks Sund with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sund moved out of range nicely.

Sund changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sund is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith looking for a sweep but Sund has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Sund has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sund looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sund controlling from mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Sund maintains control.
Sund controlling his opponent.
Sund'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sund tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. David Sund just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a right hand that Sund ducks under and follows up with a left that Sund also avoids with ease.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sund looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a cross.
Sund scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Scott Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sund presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smith can't escape the position.
Sund content just to control the position here.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Sund's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Sund's attempts to control the action.
Sund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sund trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sund goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sund is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sund off to one side.
Sund is looking to clinch.
David Sund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sund shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Sund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sund.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Sund misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sund slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Sund moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Sund shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Sund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sund ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Sund ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sund fails with an attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sund.
Sund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Sund ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Sund. Sund gets slowly back to his feet.
Sund thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Sund ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sund scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Sund.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sund looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Sund lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sund misses with a body shot.
Sund shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sund avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Sund moves away and avoids it.
Sund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sund throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Sund scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Sund lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith cracks Sund with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sund fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Sund saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Sund throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Sund saw that one coming.
Sund scores with a spinning back kick!
Sund throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sund is looking to clinch.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sund.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sund somewhat.
Sund moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Sund is out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Sund throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith leaves Sund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sund throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sund.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Sund counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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.
Sund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Sund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sund tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Sund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Sund.
Sund misses with a head kick.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Sund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sund shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Sund.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Sund takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sund.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sund moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Sund will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sund throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Sund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sund. Smith shrugs it off though.
Sund fails to land the takedown.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sund tries to clinch up.
Sund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sund dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Sund's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Sund throws a head kick that misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sund stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Sund has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Sund shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David Sund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Sund pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
David Sund is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sund lands a jab-cross combination.
Sund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a hook. Sund ducked under it nicely.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Sund ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sund scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Sund drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.

Sund wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Sund persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Sund scoring with punches to the head and body.

Smith working for a triangle but Sund defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sund stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sund!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith wants to improve his position but Sund is controlling well.
Smith gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sund is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Smith is looking for a triangle here but Sund uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.

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.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Scott Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sund has managed to free his arm - good work.
David Sund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sund still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sund has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
David Sund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sund 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Sund!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Mori Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mayerhoffer (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?

Mori Nunes
vs
Mayerhoffer

179 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Mori Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Mayerhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Mayerhoffer.
Mayerhoffer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nunes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mayerhoffer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Mayerhoffer!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taurean Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'll Be In The Sky. Johnson has chosen Lil Wayne - American Star as his entrance music. Michael O Leary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

O Leary
vs
Johnson

172 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael O Leary!
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, Taurean Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Leary looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Leary parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable O Leary to escape.
O Leary is throwing a few token shots, despite Johnson being in side control.
O Leary gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
O Leary wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
O Leary is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johnson looking to control but O Leary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
O Leary bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Johnson is working an open guard so O Leary takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but O Leary shows good takedown defense.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson winds up and cracks O Leary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but O Leary defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
O Leary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Leary.
O Leary has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Leary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

O Leary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Leary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looks gassed!

O Leary is looking to sinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to O Leary's body to avoid the submission. O Leary has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! O Leary arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael O Leary!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blazed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bate pesadão. Shunsuke Nakamura will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Blazed
vs
Nakamura

188 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Mary Jane's Medicinal's!

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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, Johnny Blazed!
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, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blazed.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Blazed moves out of range easily.
Blazed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blazed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blazed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blazed shoots in and drives through. Nakamura sprawls well.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Blazed with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blazed looking for a sweep. Not yet Blazed, not yet.
Blazed trying to strike off his back.
Nakamura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blazed's guard.
Blazed tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazed trying to strike off his back.
Blazed 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blazed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blazed misses with a takedown

and Nakamura counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nakamura.
Blazed wants a takedown.
Blazed wants a takedown.
Blazed is breathing heavily.
Blazed tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura is pushing Blazed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Blazed is trying to trip Nakamura. He has hold of a leg but Nakamura is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blazed persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Blazed is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura is looking to stand up but Blazed isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blazed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Blazed from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blazed postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but Blazed is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blazed with a poor takedown

and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.

Nakamura manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blazed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nakamura controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Blazed's takedown attempt.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Blazed tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.

Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blazed fails with the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo.
Blazed tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily

and Nakamura counters by clinching up.

Nakamura breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakamura.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazed shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a low kick, right behind Blazed 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Blazed sprawls well.
Blazed misses with a takedown
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Blazed backing up. Blazed nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blazed takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Blazed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.

Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Nakamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Blazed holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shunsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Blazed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blazed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blazed shoots and misses

and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch.

Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blazed misses with a takedown attempt

and Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Blazed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura 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 Johnny Blazed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blazed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blazed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blazed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blazed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blazed blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Blazed circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a jab to Blazed's midsection.
Johnny Blazed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.

Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blazed misses with a takedown attempt

and Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blazed keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura thumps Blazed with a low kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakamura shoots and misses

and Blazed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Blazed throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Blazed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blazed fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nakamura managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blazed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blazed lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blazed is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blazed in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazed is working Nakamura over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blazed throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nakamura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blazed looks up at the clock and then as Nakamura takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blazed smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Blazed 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.
Blazed throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blazed with the ground and pound but Nakamura regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Blazed.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blazed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blazed throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura is pulling down on Blazed's head. It's preventing any offense from Blazed, at least for the moment.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Blazed from controlling successfully.
Blazed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blazed prevents Nakamura from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura has control of Blazed's left arm, preventing Blazed from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shunsuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blazed misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a left to the body.
Blazed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blazed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nakamura counters by clinching up.

Nakamura decides to pull guard.
Blazed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blazed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blazed trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Blazed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Blazed are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazed tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blazed scores with punches from side control.
Blazed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK.
Blazed grinds an elbow into Nakamura's temple.
Blazed prevents Nakamura from escaping the position.
Blazed working the ground and pound.
Blazed fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nakamura tries to buck Blazed off but Blazed is having none of it.
Blazed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blazed throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blazed.
Blazed is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura prevents Blazed from moving into mount.
Johnny Blazed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Blazed avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Blazed pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blazed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blazed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blazed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Blazed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blazed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Blazed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Blazed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blazed lands in his opponent's guard.
Blazed postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blazed is one step ahead there.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blazed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Blazed postures up.
Blazed trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Blazed is in close to Nakamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
Blazed preventing the sweep.
Blazed wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Johnny Blazed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shunsuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blazed throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Blazed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsuke Nakamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch has chosen Motörhead - "Orgasmatron" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Day
vs
Fitch

168 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

176 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Convicted

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrett Day!
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, Christopher Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day throws a series of punches but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Day digs a good hook to Fitch's body.
Day waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fitch.
Day throws a series of punches but Fitch avoids them all with ease.
Fitch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Day finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitch's head.

Fitch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Fitch 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.
Fitch 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.
Fitch thows a huge punch but Day dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitch working Day over with strikes.
Fitch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fitch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitch slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
Fitch thows a huge punch but Day dodges it nicely.
Fitch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Day defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fitch working the head and body with strikes.
Day looks like he's trying to stand up.
Day trying to hold on to Fitch's head to control him but Fitch postures up.
Day on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fitch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch with a nice head shot there.

Fitch is posturing up here but Day has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fitch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fitch has to tap! Slick submission there by Day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garrett Day!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Ragh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hero
vs
Ragh

177 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Hero!
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, Jared Ragh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ragh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hero!
Hero blocking the ground and pound.
Hero wants to control but Ragh is having none of it.
Hero flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hero tries to hold on but Ragh postures up.

Ragh has control of Hero's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hero regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hero throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ragh. What's that going to do exactly?
Ragh punching from mount but Hero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hero throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ragh. What's that going to do exactly?
Hero tries to reverse the position but Ragh maintains control.

Ragh is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hero to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hero shrugs it off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hero wants to control but Ragh is having none of it.
Ragh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hero throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ragh has hold of Hero's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hero manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ragh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hero is working to get back to half guard.
Hero blocking the ground and pound.
Ragh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hero is trying to get back to full guard.

Ragh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hero misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ragh trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.

Ragh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ragh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragh postures up.
Hero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Ragh has gone for a leg lock! Hero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragh's guard.
Ragh looks gassed!
Ragh has momentary wrist control but Hero slips an elbow through the middle.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ragh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hero is aware though and is defending well.
Hero postures up in Ragh's guard and throws a big left but Ragh blocks it.
Hero landing with the ground and pound.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.

Ragh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hero drops back looking for a leg! Ragh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragh manages to kick Hero off! Hero jumps back into Ragh's guard.
Hero with a nice head shot there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragh has wrist control.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.

Ragh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ragh is looking for a triangle but Hero pushes his legs off easily.

Ragh looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Ragh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hero has his takedown stuffed
and Ragh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero misses with a takedown

and Ragh counters with a shoot takedown. Hero fights it but they end up in guard.

Ragh drops back looking for a leg! Hero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hero manages to kick Ragh off! Ragh jumps back into Hero's guard.
Ragh wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hero throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ragh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hero is looking to stand up but Ragh isn't so interested in that idea.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Ragh from controlling successfully.

Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hero fails with the takedown

and Ragh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hero's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragh is working Hero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Ragh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hero is trying to keep Ragh in close.
Hero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ragh stopping the sweep attempt from Hero.

Ragh 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.
Ragh passes into half guard.
Jared Ragh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ragh.
Hero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero with a poor takedown
and Ragh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Ragh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Ragh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Ragh tries for a kimura but Hero is defending well.
Hero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ragh blocks the strikes from Hero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hero defending well though.

Ragh is working for a submission of some sort.
Hero wants to get back to his feet.
Hero wants to control but Ragh is keeping busy.

Ragh is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hero has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ragh is trying to work for a kimura but Hero is defending well.

Ragh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hero sees it coming and defends easily.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hero with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ragh to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragh circles away.
Hero has his takedown stuffed

and Ragh counters with a shoot takedown. Hero fights it but they end up in guard.

Ragh drops back looking for a leg! Hero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hero manages to kick Ragh off! Ragh jumps back into Hero's guard.
Hero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ragh prevents Hero from getting back to his feet.
Hero tries to strike from the bottom.
Ragh passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ragh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hero hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Ragh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ragh was covering up waiting for the punch and Hero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ragh has momentary wrist control but Hero slips an elbow through the middle.
Hero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hero postures up in Ragh's guard and throws a big left but Ragh blocks it.
Ragh has momentary wrist control but Hero slips an elbow through the middle.

Hero is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ragh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hero is looking to defend but Ragh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hero! Ragh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hero taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jared Ragh!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shadows
vs
Baxter

186 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Shadows!
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, Phil Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shadows.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shadows as he avoids it easily.
Shadows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baxter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shadows with a lazy takedown attempt

and Baxter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shadows is positioning himself well to prevent Baxter advancing to mount.

Baxter is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shadows still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shadows has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Baxter can't do much from the bottom here.

Shadows decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shadows scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows tries to clinch but Baxter moves away
and Baxter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baxter doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shadows counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baxter's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shadows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baxter on the ground.
Shadows has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Shadows avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baxter keeping full guard, as Shadows tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baxter looking for a guillotine here but Shadows defends easily.

Baxter working for submissions but it's allowed Shadows to get to half guard.
Baxter looks gassed!
Shadows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter throws a strike from the bottom but Shadows passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baxter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baxter is trying to improve his position.
Shadows slows the pace down.
Baxter tries to bench press Shadows off him but Shadows keeps the position.
Baxter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baxter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baxter tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baxter is letting Shadows control him for a moment.
Baxter manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Shadows is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baxter tries to get to full guard but Shadows has control of the leg.
Shadows seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Baxter looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shadows shoots in and bounces Baxter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shadows content to stall in guard here.
Shadows throwing strikes from guard but Baxter blocks nicely.

Baxter is looking for a triangle but Shadows pushes his legs off easily.
Shadows has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baxter is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Baxter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shadows uses it to pass to side control.
Baxter is looking to regain half guard here but Shadows keeps moving and retains side control.

Shadows stands up.
Shadows is looking to clinch.

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.
Baxter throws a wild body kick that Shadows sees coming a mile off.
Shadows is looking to clinch but Baxter is avoiding it.
Shadows connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baxter. Baxter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shadows stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matt Shadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shadows misses with a wild combination.
Shadows tries to clinch but Baxter moves out of range.
Shadows falls off balance throwing a combination

and Baxter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Shadows kicks off Baxter and gets to his feet.
Shadows tries to clinch but Baxter moves away

and Baxter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baxter stops Shadows from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadows holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shadows punching from the bottom.
Baxter prevents Shadows from standing back up.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shadows has his hands clasped together around Baxter's back. He's all about the action.

Baxter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shadows wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Baxter is looking to advance position but Shadows won't allow it.

Baxter is looking for a kimura here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shadows tries to close the distance and clinch but Baxter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shadows wants to clinch up but Baxter keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Shadows will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shadows darts in trying to clinch
and Baxter counters with a solid body kick.
Shadows tries to clinch but Baxter moves away
and Baxter counters with a body kick.
Shadows wants to clinch but Baxter slips to the side
and Baxter counters with a nice body kick.
Shadows clinches but Baxter breaks the clinch

and Baxter counters with a takedown into side control.
Shadows is looking for a sweep.
Shadows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Shadows explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Baxter shoots in for a double leg but Shadows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shadows tries to clinch but Baxter moves away

and Baxter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baxter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shadows has his hands clasped together around Baxter's back. He's all about the action.

Baxter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shadows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baxter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shadows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baxter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baxter's back!
Shadows punishes Baxter with strikes from the back mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shadows is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shadows lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Baxter.
Baxter tries to escape but Shadows has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Baxter is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadows scores with punches from the back.
Baxter wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Baxter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shadows lands a shot to the head.
Shadows lands strikes to the head.
Shadows just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Baxter tries to break free.
Matt Shadows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadows has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baxter's body.
Shadows seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baxter for as long as he can get away with.
Shadows doesn't have the hooks in and Baxter manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Baxter.
Well Shadows 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matt Shadows!