PVF 3: Fatality PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jackoffovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamina Ballerina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballerina has chosen The Gayest Song Ever. as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackoffovich
vs
Ballerina

178 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackoffovich!
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, Benjamina Ballerina!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackoffovich wants to clinch.
Ballerina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballerina.
Jackoffovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballerina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackoffovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ballerina moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackoffovich is trying to break the clinch but Ballerina has him pressed against the cage.
Jackoffovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballerina tries to pull guard but Jackoffovich won't allow it.

Jackoffovich breaks the clinch.
Ballerina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackoffovich.
Ballerina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackoffovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that misses

and Ballerina counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ballerina stands up and waves to Jackoffovich to follow him.
Jackoffovich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackoffovich counters with a big head kick but Ballerina shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackoffovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballerina misses with a head kick.
Ballerina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackoffovich keeps the fight on the outside.

Jackoffovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ballerina, pushing him back against the cage.

Jackoffovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballerina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackoffovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballerina tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackoffovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steven Jackoffovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballerina shoots in for a takedown but Jackoffovich shows good takedown defense.
Steven Jackoffovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamina Ballerina.

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

Ballerina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackoffovich sees it coming and defends easily.

Ballerina postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackoffovich to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackoffovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackoffovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackoffovich blocks a head kick by Ballerina.
A head kick misses from Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich throws a lazy head kick
and Ballerina counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ballerina misses with a head kick.

Ballerina clinches up with Jackoffovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballerina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackoffovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ballerina tries to pull guard but Jackoffovich won't allow it.

Jackoffovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackoffovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballerina tries to clinch
and Jackoffovich counters with a big head kick but Ballerina shrugs it off.
Jackoffovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ballerina backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that misses.

Jackoffovich closes the distance and clinches.

Jackoffovich manages to break the clinch.

Jackoffovich clinches up against the cage.

Ballerina manages to pull guard.

Jackoffovich stands and steps away. Ballerina gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jackoffovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ballerina to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackoffovich is breathing heavily.
Ballerina with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ballerina decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackoffovich, up you get!
A head kick misses from Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that misses
and Ballerina counters with a three punch combo that has Jackoffovich backing up. Jackoffovich nods at Ballerina to acknowledge the strikes.
Ballerina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackoffovich's head backwards.
Jackoffovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackoffovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackoffovich throws a sloppy head kick and Ballerina moves out of range easily.
Ballerina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Steven Jackoffovich has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackoffovich misses with a hook. Ballerina ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballerina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackoffovich tries to clinch but Ballerina moves out of range.
Jackoffovich blocks a head kick by Ballerina.
Ballerina avoids the head kick by Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Ballerina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackoffovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballerina tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackoffovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ballerina rushes Jackoffovich with punches - Jackoffovich moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jackoffovich goes down! Ballerina follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamina Ballerina!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodger Todger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodger Todger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fu Huang's chin.

Huang
vs
Todger

180 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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, Fu Huang!
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, Rodger Todger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang slips a jab and a cross from Todger.

Huang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Todger regains half guard.
Huang is thwarting Todger's attempts to control the position.
Huang trying to mount his opponent but Todger defends it.
Huang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huang misses with a head shot. Todger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang preventing the sweep.
Huang postures up.
Huang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huang throws and elbow that misses. Todger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huang's guard. Nice move by Todger!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang pulls Todger in close to his closed guard and prevents Todger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Todger is proving a slippery customer.

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

and Huang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huang.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todger is keeping the position for now.
Todger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Todger wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Todger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huang.
Huang won't allow Todger to sweep him here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang working some strikes from top position.
Huang landing some decent shots from guard.
Todger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huang preventing the sweep.
Huang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Todger looking for a sweep. Not yet Todger, not yet.
Huang landing with the ground and pound.
Huang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Todger's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Huang throwing strikes from guard but Todger blocks nicely.
Todger is trying to control the position but Huang postures up.
Todger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huang.
Huang throws a big right hand that misses.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Todger has his feet on Huang's thighs here. He's pushed Huang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Huang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodger Todger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amare Stoudemire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amare Stoudemire has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Stoudemire
vs
Stalin

208 cm
20
249 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

167 cm
20
244 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amare Stoudemire!
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, Joseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin shoots in for a takedown but Stoudemire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoudemire misses with a takedown

and Stalin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoudemire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stalin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stoudemire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stoudemire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stoudemire!
Stalin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stoudemire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stoudemire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stoudemire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stalin keeping hold of Stoudemire's head, controlling as best he can.
Stalin moves into full guard.
Stoudemire throws and elbow that misses. Stalin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stoudemire's guard. Nice move by Stalin!
Stoudemire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalin on the ground.

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.

Stalin drops back looking for a leg! Stoudemire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stoudemire manages to kick Stalin off! Stalin jumps back into Stoudemire's guard.
Stalin trying to control but Stoudemire is working from the bottom.
Stoudemire is breathing heavily.
Stalin passes Stoudemire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Stalin seems to be looking for submissions.
Stalin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoudemire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin works his foot free and advances to mount.

Stoudemire defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stalin.

Stalin has hold of Stoudemire's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stoudemire manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stalin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stoudemire kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Stalin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Stalin wants to finish this one by submission but Stoudemire is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stalin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stalin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stoudemire was covering up waiting for the punch and Stalin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stalin trying to control but Stoudemire is working from the bottom.
Stalin passes into half guard.
Stoudemire is refusing to be controlled, as Stalin sits in half guard.
Stalin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalin controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Joseph Stalin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stalin misses with a takedown attempt

and Stoudemire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stalin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stoudemire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoudemire looking to pass the guard.
Stalin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Stalin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Coles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Burnett has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Burnett seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Burnett
vs
Coles

188 cm
24
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

196 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Burnett!
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, Todd Coles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles wants to clinch up but Burnett keeps it at a distance.
Coles tries to clinch up.
Coles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coles stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnett. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Coles is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coles is looking to clinch but Burnett is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burnett.
Coles slaps away a takedown attempt from Burnett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Coles.
Burnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Coles fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.
Coles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Coles as Burnett shoots in.
Coles tries to clinch but Burnett moves out of range.

Coles closes the distance and clinches.
Burnett dodges an elbow strike from Coles.
Coles throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coles walks away with a smile on his face. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burnett somewhat.
Coles doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnett circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett shoots for a takedown but Coles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Coles moves into the clinch successfully.
Coles lands an elbow inside that Burnett shrugs off.
Coles lands an elbow just above Burnett 's eye.

It looks like Dan Burnett has been cut.
Coles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burnett's defenses.
Burnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burnett blocks an elbow strike.
Burnett avoids the elbow strike from Coles, against the cage.
Coles lands an elbow that stopped Burnett in his tracks for a moment.
Coles avoiding damage as Burnett throws knees to the body.
Coles pushes off an throws an elbow but Burnett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burnett looking to throw knees to the head but Coles is blocking nicely.
Burnett blocks the elbow strike.
Burnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coles avoids it.
Coles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burnett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Burnett successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burnett is trying to control the position but Coles postures up.
Burnett has a closed guard, preventing Coles from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Coles wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Burnett's closed guard. He's half up but Burnett has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Burnett pivots and extends the arm, Coles falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Burnett! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Burnett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erich Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Jackoffovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gabriel
vs
Jackoffovich

167 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackoffovich throws a hook to the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Gabriel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackoffovich's guard.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel is working hard here to advance position.
Gabriel with a nice head shot there.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich looking to control.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackoffovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Jackoffovich working for a triangle but Gabriel defends it easily.
Gabriel 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.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackoffovich with a poor takedown
letting Gabriel counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich has his takedown stuffed
and Gabriel counters with a two punch combo.
Jackoffovich looks gassed!
Jackoffovich with a poor takedown
and Gabriel counters with a nice body shot.
Erich Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Jackoffovich.

Gabriel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackoffovich to the mat! Jackoffovich manages to get full guard.
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!
Gabriel stops Jackoffovich from standing up.

Gabriel 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.
Gabriel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gabriel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackoffovich on the ground.

Gabriel gets to his feet - Jackoffovich follows without any prompting.
Jackoffovich with a poor takedown

and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. Jackoffovich didn't expect that.

Jackoffovich looking for a guillotine here but Gabriel defends easily.

Gabriel stands up and waves to Jackoffovich to follow him.
Randy Jackoffovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackoffovich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackoffovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackoffovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gabriel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackoffovich's guard.
Gabriel really is a fat lump.

Jackoffovich looking for a guillotine here but Gabriel defends easily.
Gabriel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackoffovich is keeping the position for now.

Gabriel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabriel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackoffovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackoffovich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gabriel uses it to pass to side control.
Jackoffovich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gabriel has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Jackoffovich sneaks out the side door and pushes Gabriel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jackoffovich tries for a takedown but Gabriel circles away easily

and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Jackoffovich looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackoffovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gabriel gets the takedown into side control.
Jackoffovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackoffovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.

Jackoffovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gabriel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gabriel trying to control but Jackoffovich is working from the bottom.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erich Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackoffovich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gabriel has passed into half guard!
Jackoffovich has hold of Gabriel's hands but Gabriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackoffovich actively working from the bottom here.
Gabriel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackoffovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackoffovich.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Gabriel pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackoffovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.

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.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Jackoffovich.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gabriel avoids the head kick by Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jackoffovich is working an open guard so Gabriel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Gabriel feints and as Jackoffovich raises his hands in defense, Gabriel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jackoffovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gabriel defends well.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackoffovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabriel is controlling him.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Jackoffovich keeps moving.

Jackoffovich is looking for a triangle but Gabriel pushes his legs off easily.
Gabriel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gabriel pushes down on Jackoffovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gabriel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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.
Jackoffovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackoffovich.

Jackoffovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackoffovich's head.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackoffovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackoffovich looking for a guillotine here but Gabriel defends easily.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erich Gabriel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jackoffovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gabriel blocks a head kick by Jackoffovich.

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

Jackoffovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackoffovich can do to turn this around?

Jackoffovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackoffovich tries to kick Gabriel off but Gabriel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackoffovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackoffovich.

Jackoffovich working for a triangle but Gabriel defends it easily.

Jackoffovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gabriel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackoffovich.
Gabriel tries to advance to mount but Jackoffovich denies him.
Jackoffovich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gabriel off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackoffovich is controlling the position but Gabriel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Jackoffovich tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gabriel controls his leg.

Jackoffovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackoffovich with the ground and pound but Gabriel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gabriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackoffovich thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackoffovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

and Gabriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jackoffovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabriel is aware though and is defending well.

Gabriel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackoffovich misses with the combination.
Jackoffovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackoffovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackoffovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackoffovich lands with a kick to the temple. Gabriel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackoffovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Gabriel.

Gabriel moves into the clinch.
Jackoffovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Erich Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Jackoffovich.
Jackoffovich managing to block the knees to the body from Gabriel.
Gabriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackoffovich smiles and moves away.
Jackoffovich doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. Jackoffovich didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabriel trying to control but Jackoffovich is working from the bottom.

Jackoffovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gabriel defends well.
Gabriel thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erich Gabriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gabriel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Gabriel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Silva
vs
Dos Santos

182 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
23
199 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Dos Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos stalling.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.

Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Dos Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Dos Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dos Santos stacks Silva 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 Dos Santos!
Dos Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dos Santos has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos tries to control but Silva wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Dos Santos working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Dos Santos escapes and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Silva misses.

Dos Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is striking but Dos Santos is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom but Dos Santos passes into side control!
Silva tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos trying to control the position.

Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away

so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.

Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva punching from the bottom.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Dos Santos blocks the strikes from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range.
Silva throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva fails with the takedown

so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Silva pushes Dos Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Dos Santos backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a double jab

and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!

Dos Santos is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Dos Santos forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dos Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silva tries to break free but Dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Renato Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Dos Santos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Santos won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dos Santos gets back to full guard.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Silva's guard.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Silva looking for subs off his back but Dos Santos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dos Santos prevents Silva from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Dos Santos working the head with strikes.
Dos Santos moves into full mount!
Dos Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Dos Santos wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dos Santos. What's that going to do exactly?
Dos Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Dos Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Santos blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Dos Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Silva is in bad spot here.
Silva trying to control the hands but Dos Santos breaks the grip.
Silva can't escape the position.
Dos Santos lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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.

Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dos Santos.
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dos Santos doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Marcos Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Renato Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Santos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Brutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ando Easter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ladies and gentleman. 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?

Brutus
vs
Easter

190 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
271 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Brutus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ando Easter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brutus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brutus tries to pass to full mount but Easter defends it.
Brutus is looking to stall here but Easter recovers full guard.
Brutus trying to control but Easter is working from the bottom.
Brutus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brutus tries to free his leg and advance position but Easter is retaining full guard.
Easter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Easter keeping full guard, as Brutus tries to pass.
Brutus is working hard here to advance position.
Brutus won't allow Easter to sweep him here.
Brutus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easter is keeping the position for now.
Easter keeping moving, preventing Brutus from controlling successfully.
Easter keeping full guard, as Brutus tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Brutus does no damage.

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.
Brutus misses with a takedown attempt - Easter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brutus misses with a low kick.

Brutus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Easter was covering up waiting for the punch and Brutus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brutus wants to control from the top but Easter keeps moving.
Brutus wants to pass the guard but Easter is keeping the position.
Easter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brutus is one step ahead there.
Brutus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easter is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Easter seems keen to control Brutus's posture.
Brutus tries to free his leg and advance position but Easter is retaining full guard.
Brutus won't allow Easter to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brutus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brutus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Easter circles away quickly and effectively.

Easter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brutus's half guard.
Brutus is trying to stand up here but Easter is controlling him well.
Easter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutus is trying to stand.
Brutus is breathing heavily.
Easter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
I looks like Easter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Easter connects with a nice short shot to Brutus's temple.
Easter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brutus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Easter is trying to control. Brutus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brutus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brutus is looking to get back to is feet but Easter passes into side control.
Easter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Easter is trying to get an arm triangle but Brutus is defending well.
Easter slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ando Easter 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.

Easter throws a combination. Brutus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Easter scores with a jab to the head.
Brutus dodges the punch combination from Easter.
Easter misses with a wild combination.
Brutus misses with a double jab

and Easter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Easter trying to control from half guard but Brutus is working away.
Brutus pushes Easter off looking to stand but Easter dives back in and keeps control.
Easter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Easter is looking to advance position but Brutus won't allow it.
Easter lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easter is looking to take a break and control but Brutus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Easter seems content to control.
Easter prevents Brutus from standing back up.
Easter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brutus pushes Easter off looking to stand but Easter dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Easter content to control rather than advance.
Brutus wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Brutus is in trouble now - Easter has advanced to mount!
Easter controlling the pace for now.
Easter breaks from Brutus's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Brock Brutus has been cut.
Ando Easter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Easter content just to control the position here.
Brutus taking shots to the head.
Easter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ando Easter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Easter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brutus!
Easter controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brutus looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Easter with good strikes from the mount here!

Brock Brutus's cut is getting worse.
Brutus is trying to stand.
Easter looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brutus hang on?

Brock Brutus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brutus wants to get back to his feet.
Easter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Easter with shots to the head and body - Brutus looks very uncomfortable down there.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ando Easter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Super Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boy
vs
Cane

188 cm
20
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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, Super Boy!
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, Austin Cane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cane lands a nice looking body kick.
Boy shoots and misses
and Cane counters with a nice body kick.

Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.

Cane decides to pull guard.

Cane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Cane is retaining full guard.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
Boy passes Cane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cane trying to control but Boy postures up.

Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cane is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold.
Cane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cane gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane working a defensive guard here.

Boy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.

Boy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Boy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cane dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.

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.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Cane wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Cane stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.

Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cane wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cane connects with a couple of short punches.
Cane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Super Boy!