KONFLIKT 16 - The Kronic PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jens Rizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walet Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rizer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 20-2-Life - Servin a Deuce . Walet Franks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rizer
vs
Franks

171 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jens Rizer!
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, Walet Franks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizer scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Franks is predictable there
and Rizer counters with a head kick.
A lazy left from Franks finds it's target.
Franks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Franks scores with a four punch combination!
Rizer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walet Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rizer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rizer manages to break the clinch.
Franks misses with a double jab
and Rizer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Rizer closes the distance and clinches.

Rizer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franks looks to throw a body kick

and Rizer counters by moving into the clinch.
Franks takes a shot to the head.
Rizer scores with a shot to the side of Franks's head.
Rizer stalling in the clinch.
Franks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rizer.
Rizer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rizer.
Franks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizer with a knee to the head.
Rizer lands a right hand.

Rizer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franks misses with a body shot

and Rizer moves into the clinch.
Rizer prevents Franks from breaking the clinch.
Franks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rizer just leaning against Franks, taking a breather.
Rizer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Franks tries to break free but Rizer pushes him back against the cage.
Rizer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Rizer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franks throws a shot from downtown. Rizer moves away and avoids it.
Franks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franks misses with a double jab
and Rizer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franks lands with a hook. Rizer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Franks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rizer backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Franks is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Rizer clinches up against the cage.
Rizer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Franks up against the cage.

Rizer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franks thuds a left hand into Rizer's body.
Franks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizer.
A nice combination there by Rizer.
Franks takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Franks.
Franks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizer avoids a kick to the body.

Rizer moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Franks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizer pressing his opponent against the cage.

Rizer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizer avoids the body shot from Franks.
Rizer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Franks if he has to take too many more of those.
Rizer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franks misses with a hook. Rizer ducked under it nicely.
Rizer throws out a loose jab but Franks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franks throws a combination that misses
and Rizer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franks throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Franks both land. Nice combination.
Rizer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Franks throws a leg kick
and Rizer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Franks fails to land with a series of punches.
Franks throws a combination that misses

and Rizer counters by clinching up.
Rizer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizer.
Rizer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rizer scores with a hook to the body.
Franks looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Rizer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Franks.
Franks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Rizer rushes Franks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rizer lands a body punch.
Rizer lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizer taking a breather.
Rizer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Rizer dominated that 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.

Rizer darts in and clinches Franks up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rizer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rizer cracks Franks with a nice body shot.
Rizer stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jens Rizer.
Franks misses with a two punch combination.
Franks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizer circles away quickly and effectively.
Franks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franks thows a body shot but no joy.
Franks misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Franks misses with a body kick.
Franks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Franks throws a leg kick but Rizer checks it.
Rizer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Franks misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizer scores with a nice strike.
Franks tries to bum rush Rizer with a series of wild strikes but Rizer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rizer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Franks scores with a sloppy right hand. Rizer should have avoided that one.
Franks misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Rizer does it's job there.

Rizer clinches with his opponent.
Rizer presses Franks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Rizer manages to break the clinch.
Rizer connects with a single shot there.
Franks throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Franks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Franks blocks a head kick by Rizer.
A lazy body kick from Franks
and Rizer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rizer lands a really nice looking cross but Franks seems unphased.

Rizer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franks takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Walet Franks has been cut.
Rizer has Franks pressed against the cage.
Rizer lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rizer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rizer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Franks throws a combination that misses

and Rizer counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rizer.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rizer breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rizer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franks misses with a looping left.

Rizer drives through and clinches with Franks against the cage.
Rizer avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Rizer.
Rizer stalling.
Rizer cracks Franks with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Rizer.
Franks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rizer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rizer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rizer cracks Franks with a nice body shot.
Rizer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizer stalls.

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

Rizer clinches with his opponent.

Rizer breaks the clinch.
Rizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rizer throws a nice looking combination but Franks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rizer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franks swinging wildly here.
Franks avoids the head kick by Rizer.
Jens Rizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks misses with a hook.

Rizer drives through and clinches with Franks against the cage.
Rizer presses Franks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rizer working Franks over with knees to the body.
Jens Rizer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rizer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rizer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rizer lands a hook that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rizer obliges.
Rizer lands a nice shot to the body.

Rizer breaks the clinch.
Rizer blocks a low kick nicely.
Franks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franks misses with a shot to the body
and Rizer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Franks throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Rizer moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rizer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Rizer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walet Franks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Franks throws a lazy body kick

and Rizer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rizer.
Rizer stalling.
Franks is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizer has double underhooks.
Franks working hard to break the clinch.
Franks is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizer has double underhooks.
Rizer scores with a hook to the body.
Franks is trying to break free.

Rizer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franks throws a series of punches but Rizer avoids them all with ease.
Franks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rizer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Rizer misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rizer looks to land a left hand but Franks moved out of range nicely.
Rizer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizer.
Franks lands with a nice combination. Rizer backs away looking to recover.
Rizer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rizer.
Franks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizer counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the body from Franks misses
and Rizer counters with a big head kick but Franks shrugs it off.
Franks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizer manages to avoid it.
Franks gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Rizer to counter with a crisp jab.

Rizer clinches up against the cage.
Franks blocks the elbow strike.
Rizer lands a good knee to the midsection. Franks won't want to take too many of those.
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rizer is leaning against Franks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Rizer breaks the clinch.
Franks misses with a few strikes there.
Franks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rizer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rizer tries to land knees in the clinch but Franks avoids the damage to the body.
Rizer lands a body punch.
Rizer lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rizer.
Rizer leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rizer.
Franks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rizer breaks from the clinch.
Franks connects with a looping right hand.

Rizer clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizer effectively controlling the action here.
Rizer lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizer.

Rizer manages to break the clinch.
Jens Rizer is winning the standup battle so far.
Franks swinging wildly here.
Rizer scores with a jab to the head.
Franks slips a jab from Rizer.
Rizer feints a jab promting Franks to slip. Rizer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks jabs Rizer right on the nose. Rizer blinks but takes it well.
Rizer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Franks thows a body shot but no joy.
Rizer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Franks throws a low kick, looking for Rizer's leg but Rizer calmly moves out of range.
Franks misses with a combination
enabling Rizer to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizer blocks a head kick by Franks.
Franks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walet Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franks misses with a double jab.
Franks looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizer is just out of range.
Franks tries a head kick but it misses.
Franks throws a body kick the misses

and Rizer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Rizer to work.
Franks has had enough of the clinch but Rizer keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizer leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jens Rizer.
Rizer tries to clinch but Franks moves out of range.
Rizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franks lands with a nice combination. Rizer backs away looking to recover.

Rizer has closed the distance and engaged Franks in a clinch.
Franks working hard to break the clinch.
Rizer lands a right hand.
Rizer presses Franks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rizer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizer.
Franks tries to throw a body punch but Rizer avoids it by throwing Franks back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Rizer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rizer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Rizer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Diebler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Robles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: THE FINAL COUNT DOWN. Adrian Robles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Diebler
vs
Robles

192 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Diebler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Robles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diebler rushes Robles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Robles pulls guard effortlessly.
Diebler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diebler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diebler throws a strike but Robles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diebler wants to control the position but Robles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Robles slips a nice elbow through Diebler's hands, connecting with Diebler's forehead.

Robles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diebler wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diebler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robles landing with the ground and pound.
Diebler trying to keep a closed guard but Robles is proving a slippery customer.
Robles stopping the sweep attempt from Diebler.
Diebler looking to control but Robles passes into half guard.
Robles with a momentary lay and pray from half 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.
Robles prevents Diebler from improving his position.
Diebler is working hard here to advance position.
Robles is keen to just control but Diebler is a slippery customer.
Diebler tries to roll over but Robles keeps him under control.
Robles wants to free his trapped foot but Diebler is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diebler is looking to improve his position.
Robles is pressing down on Diebler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diebler is holding on for now.
Robles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diebler defending well though.
Diebler is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diebler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diebler 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.
Robles looks gassed!

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.
Robles being controlled here momentarily.
Robles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Diebler 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.

Robles throws a head kick that misses.

Diebler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diebler.
Diebler trying to control the position from guard on top but Robles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diebler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diebler is working Robles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diebler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robles is breathing heavily.
Diebler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diebler stands up over Robles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diebler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diebler wants to control from the top but Robles keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diebler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diebler distracts Robles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diebler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diebler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diebler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diebler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diebler is in close to Robles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diebler is working Robles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diebler is in close to Robles's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Robles is rocked!
Diebler landing some decent shots from guard.
Robles is still in real trouble! Can Diebler finish him?
Diebler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diebler loads up on a big left hand. Robles felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Diebler looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Robles can't hide his disappointment, as Diebler celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Diebler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joesph Benavidez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sarian
vs
Benavidez

179 cm
18
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

163 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Robert Sarian!
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, Joesph Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sarian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benavidez to the mat! Benavidez manages to get full guard.

Benavidez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Benavidez working for a triangle but Sarian defends it easily.

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

Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sarian defends it easily.
Sarian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benavidez is keeping the position for now.

Sarian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benavidez looking for a sweep. Not yet Benavidez, not yet.

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

Benavidez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sarian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sarian has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Sarian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but Sarian defends easily.
Benavidez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Sarian 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.

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

Benavidez is looking for a triangle but Sarian pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Benavidez is trying to get back to full guard.

Benavidez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarian pulls his head out easily.
Benavidez looks gassed!

Sarian is working for a submission of some sort.
Benavidez tries to roll over but Sarian keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.

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

Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sarian is looking for a kimura here.

Benavidez looking for submissions off his back.

Sarian is looking for a kimura here.

Sarian is trying to work for a kimura but Benavidez is defending well.

Sarian wants to work for an arm triangle but Benavidez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benavidez tries to get to full guard but Sarian has control of the leg.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez is looking for a sweep. Sarian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Benavidez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Sarian is looking for a kimura but Benavidez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarian to get the leverage.
Benavidez regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Sarian 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.

Sarian drops back looking for a leg! Benavidez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benavidez manages to kick Sarian off! Sarian jumps back into Benavidez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benavidez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Sarian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benavidez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sarian is in Benavidez's guard.

Sarian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

Sarian drops back looking for a leg! Benavidez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benavidez manages to kick Sarian off! Sarian jumps back into Benavidez's guard.
Sarian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Benavidez is looking for a triangle but Sarian pushes his legs off easily.

Sarian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sarian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarian looking to pass the guard.

Benavidez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benavidez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joesph Benavidez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Danwill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Tonkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonkin has chosen Hammer Time as his entrance music. Jimmy Tonkin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Danwill
vs
Tonkin

225 cm
25
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allan Danwill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Tonkin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danwill fails with a takedown attempt.
Danwill staying out of range there.
Tonkin throws a nice looking combination but Danwill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Tonkin moves into range and clinches up with Danwill.
Danwill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tonkin is trying to break free.
Tonkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danwill backwards.
Danwill lands an elbow inside that Tonkin shrugs off.

It looks like Jimmy Tonkin has been cut.
Tonkin is trying to break the clinch but Danwill has him pressed against the cage.
Tonkin is trying to push Danwill away but Danwill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tonkin is trying to break the clinch but Danwill has him pressed against the cage.

Danwill manages to break the clinch.

Danwill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tonkin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Danwill is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tonkin is trying to escape and Danwill transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tonkin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Danwill! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allan Danwill!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys- The Warrior's Code. Micky Ward will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mendes
vs
Ward

168 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
26
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Mendes!
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, Micky Ward!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Mendes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ward.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Ward connects with a looping right hand.
Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ward pushes Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to stall but Mendes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ward landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendes is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendess head.

Mendes has picked Ward up - he's going for a ride! Mendes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Mendes!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Burell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burell comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide--Powerman 5000. Justin Burell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Burell
vs
White

188 cm
18
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Burell!
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, Jimmy White!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

White seems to be looking for submissions.

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

White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!

Burell looking for the RNC.
Burell struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Burell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Garrido
vs
Malek

195 cm
25
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

196 cm
20
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Garrido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Javier Garrido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malek throws a head kick but Garrido moves out of range.
Malek keeps Garrido at a distance using the push kick.
Garrido misses with a hook to the body
and Malek counters with an outside leg kick.
Malek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garrido is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malek tests Garrido's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Javier Garrido has been cut.
Garrido uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malek.
Malek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Malek lands a big head kick that sends Garrido tumbling to the mat! Malek takes a step backwards and waves Garrido back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Garrido is rocked!
Garrido shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Garrido is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrido walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Garrido limp body while Malek jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jai Malek!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balkan comes to the cage accompanied by Kosovo is Serbia. Jon Kronic has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Balkan
vs
Kronic

205 cm
26
266 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[WAO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Balkan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Kronic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronic fails to land with a series of punches.

Balkan moves into range and clinches up with Kronic.
Kronic is trying to break free.
Kronic is trying to break the clinch but Balkan has him pressed against the cage.
Kronic is trying to break free.

Balkan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kronic regains guard.
Kronic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balkan stops Kronic from standing up.
Balkan thows a big elbow that misses.
Balkan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balkan thows a big elbow that misses.
Balkan 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.
Balkan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kronic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kronic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balkan is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balkan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balkan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kronic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balkan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balkan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kronic pushes Balkan off and gets back to his feet.
Kronic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Balkan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronic.
Balkan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jon Kronic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balkan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balkan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kronic cracks a nice hook into Balkan's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balkan.
Kronic looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan lands a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Balkan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balkan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Balkan cracks Kronic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balkan thows a body kick. Kronic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Balkan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Kronic is rocked!
Kronic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kronic is still on wobbly legs! Can Balkan finish him?
Balkan grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kronic takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Balkan cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan is the new heavyweight champion!