SPF 16 - Show No Mercy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Wechsel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wechsel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Faith No More - The Morning After. Wally Wechsel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Juarez
vs
Wechsel

189 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francisco Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wally Wechsel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Wechsel.

It looks like Francisco Juarez has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Juarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Wally Wechsel has been cut.
A solid body kick from Wechsel.
Wechsel scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Wechsel blocks the low kick.
Juarez staying out of range there.
Juarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wally Wechsel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wechsel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juarez on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Juarez.
Juarez lands a high kick!
Wechsel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juarez.
Juarez cracks Wechsel on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wechsel falls backwards against the cage. Juarez follows up with more strikes that drop Wechsel to his knees. Juarez keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wechsel! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Juarez!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cal Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbie Fleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slipknot - Psychosocial. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Asher
vs
Fleck

191 cm
22
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cal Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbie Fleck!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleck catches Asher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asher throws a right and a left that Fleck avoids nicely.
Fleck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asher has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Asher misses.

Fleck drops Asher with a beautiful combination! Asher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fleck is looking for the KO!

Asher is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asher drops his hands momentarily. Fleck doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Asher staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Asher doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herbie Fleck!

C
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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 James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bono Ravino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bono Ravino 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!

Martin
vs
Ravino

182 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bono Ravino!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin is looking to chop away at Ravino's legs.

Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ravino was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ravino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Martin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ravino is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ravino has escaped and now he's on top!
Martin keeping moving, preventing Ravino from controlling successfully.
Ravino wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard.

Martin working for a triangle but Ravino defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravino is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ravino is aware though and is defending well.
Ravino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravino wants to get up but he can't break Martin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martin trying to strike off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ravino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ravino has time to react.
Ravino tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily

and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. Ravino fights it but they end up in guard.
Ravino looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.

Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin wants to control from the top but Ravino keeps moving.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ravino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ravino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ravino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Ravino throws a big shot that misses.

Martin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ravino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ravino wants to get back to his feet but Martin drags him back down.
Martin working the head with strikes.
Martin tries to move to mount but Ravino blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ravino, who protects the arm well.
Ravino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martin landing strikes.
Martin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ravino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Martin has closed the distance and engaged Ravino in a clinch.

Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ravino, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.

Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ravino fails with the takedown.
Martin shoots in but Ravino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin tries to clinch but Ravino is having none of it.
Martin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Ravino tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Martin forces Ravino back against the cage and clinches.
Ravino wants to break free but Martin has control.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ravino throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ravino.

Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin lands an elbow that stopped Ravino in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ravino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Martin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ravino.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.

Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ravino sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ravino is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Ravino defends it.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Ravino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ravino is looking to escape.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ravino is trying to stand.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control but Ravino is keeping him busy.
Martin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ravino is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ravino keeps working.
Martin cracks Ravino with a big right hand but Ravino just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Martin trying to control the position but Ravino is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martin cracks Ravino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ravino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Martin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martin landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Martin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Ravino as Martin shoots in.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Ravino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid body kick from Ravino.
The crowd cheers as Ravino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ravino defends it nicely.
Martin blocks a head kick by Ravino.
Martin dives in and grabs Ravino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ravino pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ravino shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ravino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Martin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ravino's half guard.
Martin is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ravino tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martin lands a heavy elbow.
Martin landing strikes from the mount.
Martin controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin looking to control but Ravino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ravino blocking the ground and pound.
Martin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Martin tries to control but Ravino wriggling away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control the pace but Ravino is squirming around nicely.
Bono Ravino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ravino is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Martin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

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.

Martin goes for an armbar but Ravino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ravino.

Ravino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Martin misses with a double jab
enabling Ravino to counter with a crisp jab.
Ravino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ravino throws a right and a left that both miss.

Martin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Ravino defends it.
James Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Ravino is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

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 Bill Baringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baringer
vs
Davis

183 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

190 cm
23
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Baringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Davis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baringer rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baringer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Baringer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baringer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baringer tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baringer to the ground. Baringer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baringer, right into the meat.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baringer circles away quickly and effectively.

Baringer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baringer stops Davis from standing up.
Baringer trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baringer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baringer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baringer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis won't allow Baringer to sweep him here.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baringer keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.

Davis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Baringer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Baringer pulls down on the head and he's put Davis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Baringer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Drazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Drazen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Kane's chin.

Drazen
vs
Kane

196 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Drazen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Kane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Drazen misses.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drazen pinned against the cage. Drazen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drazen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Drazen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drazen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drazen tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drazen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Drazen circles away.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Drazen circles away.
Kane tries to clinch but Drazen is having none of it.
Drazen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Drazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drazen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Drazen keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane passes into half guard.

Kane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drazen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kane.
Drazen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Drazen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drazen tries to get out of the position.

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.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drazen keeps working.
Drazen is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him
Drazen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.

Kane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drazen sees it coming and defends easily.

Kane is working for a kimura but Drazen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kane looks gassed!
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Drazen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drazen tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Drazen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drazen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drazen scores with a jab to the body.
Drazen scores with a body shot.
Drazen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Victor Drazen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drazen stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drazen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drazen throws a head kick that misses.
Drazen scores with a leg kick.
Drazen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
Drazen throws a monster overhand right that drops Kane! Drazen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Drazen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pancho Pantera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Castle
vs
Pantera

182 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantera ducks under a wild hook from Castle.

Pantera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Castle wants to stand and escape but Pantera is having none of it.

Pantera 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.
Castle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pantera on the ground.
Pantera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Castle tries to escape but Pantera is in control.
Pantera working the ground and pound but Castle is defending the strikes.
Castle stops Pantera from passing to mount.
Castle being controlled for a moment.
Castle can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pantera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castle tries to improve position but can't.

Pantera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castle parries the strikes from Pantera easily there. Pantera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Castle is trying to get back to his feet.
Castle is trying to get back to half guard.
Castle is letting Pantera control him for a moment.
Castle is trying to improve his position.

Pantera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pantera's guard! Nice work there by Castle!
Pantera looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
Pantera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castle manages to get himself to full guard.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Castle is looking to stand up but Pantera isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Pantera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is really struggling to control Pantera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pantera wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pantera moves out of range of the strikes.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Castle misses with a low kick.
Dean Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castle tries to work over Pantera's front leg with a kick but Pantera checks it.
Pantera shoots in and drives through. Castle sprawls well.
Castle lands a front kick.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pantera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castle.

Castle lands a big head kick that sends Pantera tumbling to the mat! Castle takes a step backwards and waves Pantera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A nice inside leg kick there by Castle. That's going to slow Pantera down.
Castle lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Castle lands but Pantera takes it in his stride.
Castle scores with a spinning back kick!

Castle rushes Pantera and presses him up against the cage.
Castle working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Castle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castle misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pantera.
Castle tries to clinch but Pantera moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Castle 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.

Castle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dean Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Castle.
Castle throws a right hand that Pantera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pantera also avoids with ease.
Dean Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Pantera blocks the low kick.
Castle misses with a head kick.
Castle throws a right hand that Pantera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pantera also avoids with ease.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pantera looks for a takedown but Castle sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pantera.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pantera momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castle misses with a double jab.
Dean Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pantera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castle's half guard.

Pantera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Castle wants to improve his position but Pantera is controlling well.
Castle is trying to stand back up but Pantera is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pantera wants to free his trapped foot but Castle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castle is trying to stand up here but Pantera is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pantera.
Pantera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Castle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pantera is controlling him well.
Pantera landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to buck Pantera off.

Pantera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pantera wants to control but Castle is keeping him busy.

Pantera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Pantera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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.

Castle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Castle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pantera blocks a head kick by Castle.
Pantera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Castle.

Pantera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Pantera is working for a submission of some sort.
Castle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pancho Pantera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Castle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castle thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Castle.
No luck for Pantera with that takedown attempt.
Castle fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pantera.
Pantera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castle.
Castle throws a leg kick which misses Pantera's front leg but catches the back leg as Pantera tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws a shot to the body.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pantera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pantera moves forwards but Castle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Pantera is just out of range.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pantera.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pantera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castle. That's going to slow Pantera down.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Castle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pantera circles away.
Some wild striking there from Castle.
Pantera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
Dean Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pancho Pantera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castle.
Castle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pantera has time to react.
Pantera blocks a low kick nicely.

Castle clinches up with Pantera and pushes him back against the cage.
Castle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pantera prevents Castle from breaking the clinch.

Castle manages to break the clinch.
Pantera checks a leg kick.
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pantera is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pantera.
Castle misses with an uppercut.
Pantera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pantera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castle tries to get out of the position.
Pantera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pantera moves nicely into side control.
Pantera controlling from side mount.
Pantera working the ground and pound.

Pantera is trying to get an arm triangle but Castle is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle sneaks back into half guard.
Castle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pantera is working away from the top position though.
Castle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pantera.
Castle is looking to escape.
Pantera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castle is not content to let Pantera control the position.
Nice strikes from Pantera there.
Castle is trying to stand up here but Pantera is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Castle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sinclaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCallum has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane Sinclaire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sinclaire
vs
MacCallum

169 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

205 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Sinclaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacCallum!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Shane Sinclaire has been cut.
MacCallum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Sinclaire.
MacCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacCallum throws a sloppy head kick and Sinclaire moves out of range easily.
MacCallum keeps Sinclaire at a distance using the push kick.
Sinclaire is breathing heavily.

MacCallum lands a left and a right that send Sinclaire crashing to the mat, dazed. MacCallum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Sinclaire is rocked!
MacCallum cracks a nice hook into Sinclaire's ribs.
MacCallum closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sinclaire out cold! Sinclaire corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angus MacCallum!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deejay Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Matteo Ranzi
vs
Foster

185 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
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, Deejay Foster!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranzi moves out of range as Foster strikes.
Deejay Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foster defends it nicely.
Foster digs a good body shot into Ranzi's ribs.
Foster looks to land a left hand but Ranzi moved out of range nicely.
Foster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ranzi on the side of the head.
Foster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ranzi tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ranzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gian Matteo Ranzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Foster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foster misses with the combination.
Foster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ranzi is breathing heavily.
Foster throws a series of punches but Ranzi avoids them all with ease.
Foster dips to his left and cracks Ranzi with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Ranzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Foster forces Ranzi back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi takes a shot to the head.
Foster controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd are getting on Foster's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a shoulder strike.
Ranzi tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranzi drops back down to his feet.
Ranzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Foster dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foster pushes Ranzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ranzi wants a takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ranzi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ranzi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foster walks away with a smile on his face. Ranzi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ranzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foster.
Ranzi fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ranzi.
A shot to de liver by Foster. Beautiful body shot.

Foster closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster is leaning against Ranzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Foster as the two fighters clinch.
Foster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deejay Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foster taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Foster.
Foster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ranzi backwards.
Foster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Foster.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranzis head.
The referee calls for Foster to work.
Foster presses Ranzi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Foster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Foster digs a right hand into Ranzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ranzi's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Foster.
Foster is pushing Ranzi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Foster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ranzi backwards.
Foster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ranzi backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deejay Foster.
Foster lands with a cross.

Ranzi is rocked!
Foster connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ranzi - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deejay Foster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Wazesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hill
vs
Wazesky

191 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
188 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Wazesky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wazesky gets a takedown into half guard.
Wazesky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wazesky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Wazesky decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wazesky sneaks back into half guard.
Hill wants to stand up but Wazesky is controlling the position.
Wazesky is trying to stand.
Wazesky tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wazesky on the ground.
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazesky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wazesky wants to get back to full guard.
Wazesky controlling the position for now.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wazesky keeps working.
Hill controlling the action here.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wazesky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
It looks like Hill is going to stand back up.

Wazesky has one foot on Hill's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wazesky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wazesky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wazesky is not content to let Hill control the position.
Wazesky is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazesky punching to the body, from the bottom.

Wazesky looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
Wazesky looks gassed!
Hill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wazesky keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Wazesky's brow.

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

Wazesky has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Wazesky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dan Hill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Hill drives through and clinches with Wazesky against the cage.
Hill controlling the action here for a moment.
Wazesky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill is pushing Wazesky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Wazesky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wazesky keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.

Hill pushes Wazesky up against the cage in a clinch.
Wazesky stops a takedown attempt from Hill.
Wazesky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wazesky blocks an elbow strike from Hill.

Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wazesky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wazesky.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill trying to stall but Wazesky improves his position.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wazesky tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wazesky avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.

Wazesky jumps guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Wazesky keeps moving.
Wazesky working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Wazesky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wazesky landing with the ground and pound.

Hill looking for a guillotine here but Wazesky defends easily.
Wazesky advances position into side control!
Hill tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wazesky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hill is avoiding damage well.
Wazesky trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Wazesky in side control lands a decent elbow.

Wazesky stands up.
Hill darts in trying to clinch

and Wazesky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wazesky is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wazesky.
Hill pushes Wazesky off looking to stand but Wazesky dives back in and keeps control.
Wazesky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wazesky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazesky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hill moves into full guard.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Wazesky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wazesky defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wazesky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill wants to stand and escape but Wazesky is having none of it.
Wazesky wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wazesky has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hill is letting Wazesky control him for a moment.

Wazesky stands up and beckons Hill to his feet.
Wazesky with a poor takedown
and Hill counters with an outside leg kick.
Hill wants to clinch but Wazesky slips to the side

and Wazesky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Wazesky sits in half guard.

Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wazesky prevents Hill from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Wazesky 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. This is the final round!

Wazesky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Hill is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hill wants to hold on but Wazesky pushes him away.
Wazesky working the ground and pound effectively.
Wazesky lands a heavy elbow.
Hill can't escape the position.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wazesky landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wazesky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazesky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wazesky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hill is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill tries to hold on but Wazesky postures up.
Wazesky is stalling here but it's allowed Hill to get half guard.
Wazesky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wazesky is working away from the top position though.
Brandon Wazesky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wazesky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
Hill pushes Wazesky off looking to stand but Wazesky dives back in and keeps control.
Wazesky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazesky fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wazesky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wazesky wanted to stand there but Hill had control of the position.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Wazesky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Wazesky keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dan Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Wazesky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wazesky trying to control the position.

Wazesky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Wazesky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wazesky 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... Brandon Wazesky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nix
vs
Dela Cruz

180 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Rusty Cage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dela Cruz moves away from the strike by Nix.
King Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nix tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz circles away easily

and Dela Cruz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nix!
Dela Cruz looking to finish with strikes here!
Nix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dela Cruz looking to finish Nix with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nix!
Dela Cruz looking to finish with strikes here!
Dela Cruz lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nix holds on, trying desperately to control.
Nix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dela Cruz misses with a head shot.
Dela Cruz unloads with some shots from mount but Nix bucks and avoids them well.
Nix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dela Cruz.
Nix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz lands with some strikes.
Dela Cruz looking to ground and pound but Nix is blocking nicely.
Dela Cruz throws some wild stikes that Nix manages to avoid easily.

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.
Nix tries to lock up and control but Dela Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nix is trying desperately to improve position.
Nix manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Nix has his hands clasped together around Dela Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
Dela Cruz working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dela Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dela Cruz looks to land a strike but Nix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Nix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nix won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Nix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt

so Nix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nix postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Cruz's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix with a nice head shot there.
Nix won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz controls Nix momentarily but Nix frees himself.
Nix throwing strikes but missing.
Nix won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Nix scoring with some ground and pound.
Nix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nix throws a big right hand that misses.
Nix throws a strike but Dela Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed

so Nix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nix works over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Dela Cruz controls Nix momentarily but Nix frees himself.
Nix throwing strikes from guard but Dela Cruz blocks nicely.
Dela Cruz punching from the bottom - just letting Nix know he's still in a fight.
Nix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dela Cruz regains half guard.
Nix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dela Cruz defending well though.
Nix working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Dela Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Nix in close.
Nix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Nix in close.
Nix throws and elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nix's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!
Dela Cruz throws a strike but Nix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dela Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dela Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nix is looking for a sweep. Dela Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nix is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Nix defends it.
Dela Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Nix takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.

Dela Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Nix is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nix kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nix works over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nix is looking to work some ground and pound but Dela Cruz has wrist control.
Nix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nix throwing strikes from guard but Dela Cruz blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses

and Nix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela Cruz has hold of Nix's hands but Nix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nix dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Cruz moves away.
Nix throws a predictable looking body shot

and Dela Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dela Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nix's head.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Nix has control of Dela Cruz's left arm, preventing Dela Cruz from doing any damage.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nix has wrist control.
Nix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Nix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Cruz is on top in guard.
Nix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nix's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Nix looking for a sweep. Not yet Nix, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dela Cruz stands up over Nix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dela Cruz throws and elbow that misses. Nix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dela Cruz's guard. Nice move by Nix!
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nix's guard.
Dela Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nix has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nix counters with a shoot takedown. Dela Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix throws a big right hand that misses.
Nix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Nix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jimmy Nix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nix misses with a head shot. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses.
Dela Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nix tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but King Dela Cruz just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed

and Nix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dela Cruz's guard now.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nix is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Nix is proving a slippery customer.
Nix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nix scoring with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Nix in close.
Nix with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix postures up in Dela Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Nix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses.
Nix won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Nix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nix preventing the sweep.
Dela Cruz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nix postures up.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Nix is proving a slippery customer.
Nix preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix is in close to Dela Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nix distracts Dela Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dela Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Nix controlling him for the moment.

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

Dela Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nix lands a couple of digs.
Nix cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix throwing strikes from guard but Dela Cruz blocks nicely.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Nix controlling him for the moment.
Nix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nix postures up.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nix is one step ahead there.
Nix is working Dela Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nix is pushing down on Dela Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dela Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Nix has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dela Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Cruz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nix working some strikes from top position.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nix throws a big right hand that misses.
Nix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nix chips away with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dela Cruz controlling the position.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Nix in close.
Nix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nix landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nix had his way with King Dela Cruz in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dela Cruz misses with a takedown

and Nix counters with a shoot takedown. Dela Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
Nix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nix won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Nix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nix distracts Dela Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nix landing with the ground and pound.
Nix scoring with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nix preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Cruz is on top in guard.
Nix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Nix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nix throwing strikes but missing.
Dela Cruz striking off his back, scoring a few points.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dela Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nix landing with the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nix distracts Dela Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dela Cruz has Nix pulled in close to control his posture.
Nix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix preventing the sweep.
Nix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nix tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nix blocking the ground and pound.
Nix tries to hold on but Dela Cruz pushes him away.
Dela Cruz lands a big shot there that rocks Nix but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

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.
Dela Cruz looking to ground and pound but Nix is blocking nicely.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dela Cruz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nix because Dela Cruz loaded up on that one.
Dela Cruz throws some wild stikes that Nix manages to avoid easily.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes here but Nix is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nix manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Nix, under a barage of strikes from Dela Cruz.
Nix controlling the position well.
Dela Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nix!
Jimmy Nix retains his light heavyweight title!