AMW 48 - Lockdown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sequeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sequeira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rancid- Last One To Die. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gordon
vs
Sequeira

183 cm
24
179 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

183 cm
25
184 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Sequeira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sequeira fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sequeira misses with a takedown
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Sequeira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
John Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Sequeira.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Sequeira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sequeira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gordon moves into the clinch.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sequeira with a poor takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sequeira thinking.

Sequeira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sequeira is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sequeira grinds an elbow into Gordon's temple.
Sequeira trying to control the position but Gordon is working away.
Gordon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sequeira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gordon down.

Sequeira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gordon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sequeira yanks on the arm and Gordon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sequeira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Sequeira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaw Yan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bad romance. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Maia
vs
Yan

178 cm
22
151 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

173 cm
23
156 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaw Yan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia avoids the body shot from Yan.
Yaw Yan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yan leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yan misses with a jab to the body

and Maia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Maia is fighting to break Yan's control of his arms but Yan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yan is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Maia drops back looking for a leg! Yan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yan manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Yan's guard.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Yan wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Yan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maia drops back looking for a leg! Yan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yan manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Yan's guard.

Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia is fighting to break Yan's control of his arms but Yan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maia trying to control but Yan is working from the bottom.
Yan pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Yan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maia looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yaw Yan.
Yan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Maia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yan is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.

Maia gets to his feet. Yan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Maia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yan looks to clinch
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand.

Maia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yan is trying to keep Maia in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan controls Maia momentarily but Maia frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yaw Yan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maia tries for a takedown but Yan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yan misses with a hook

and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Yan fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Yan has wrist control.

Yan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Yan throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Maia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maia.

Maia 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.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yan wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yan is keeping the position for now.
Yan pulls Maia in to control the position.
Maia thows a big elbow that misses.
Yan 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.

Maia 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.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yan has a closed guard, preventing Maia from standing up.
Maia trying to control but Yan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yan misses with a two punch combination.
Maia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Damian Maia has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Yan. Those never looked like landing.
Maia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yan misses with a double jab

and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Yan fights it but they end up in guard.
Yan wants to sweep but no luck.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Yan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maia won't allow Yan to get back to his feet.

Maia 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maia 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.
Yan is breathing heavily.
Yan pulls Maia in to control the position.

Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yan is keeping the position for now.

Maia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yan has escaped and now he's on top!
Yan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Yan stands up from Maia's guard - Yan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yan misses with a straight left.
Yan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maia counters with a series of strikes. Yan will be more careful next time no doubt.

Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maia showed some decent athleticism there.
Yan is trying to get back to full guard.
Yan moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
Maia looking to pass the guard.

Yan has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.

Maia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yan dives on top into guard.
Yan wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maia working a defensive guard here.

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.

Yan stands up from Maia's guard - Yan perhaps looking for a knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yan.
Yan throws a combination that misses

and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Yan fights it but they end up in guard.

Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yan pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
Maia postures up in Yan's guard and throws a big left but Yan blocks it.
Damian Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Maia drops back looking for a leg! Yan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yan manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Yan's guard.

Yan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Maia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yan misses with a body punch

and Maia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yan is pressing down on Maia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia pushing down on Yan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yan is looking to improve his position.

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

Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Maia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yan works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yan pushes Maia off and gets back to his feet.
Yan misses with a double jab

and Maia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Yan pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
Yan trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.

Maia drops back looking for a leg! Yan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yan manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Yan's guard.
Yan wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yan controlling Maia's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yaw Yan.
Yan throws a sloppy body shot

and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yan tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.

Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yan sees it coming and defends easily.

Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yan sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yan gets back to full guard.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yan is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yan holds on and takes a little breather.
Yan trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Yan has a closed guard, preventing Maia from standing up.

Yan kicks Maia off and gets to his feet.
Yaw Yan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yan misses with a jab to the body

and Maia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yan wants to break free but Maia has control.
Maia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maia tries to score a body lock takedown but Yan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia prevents Yan from breaking the clinch.

Yan breaks from the clinch.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yan scores with a shot to the body.
Yan lands the left hand.
Yan throws a predictable looking body shot

and Maia counters by clinching up.
Yan tries to circle away but Maia has him pinned against the cage.
Yan gets underhooks to prevent Maia's takedown attempt.

Yan manages to break the clinch.
Yan throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yan's head.
Damian Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Maia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diosdado Durante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kynis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Durante
vs
Kynis

187 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
213 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diosdado Durante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Kynis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durante falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kynis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kynis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kynis slips under a jab.
Kynis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kynis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Kynis coming out on top.
Durante swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kynis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kynis misses with a double jab.
Kynis swinging wildly here.
Kynis throws a series of punches but Durante moves out of range.
Durante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Durante. Those never looked like landing.
Kynis closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kynis throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kynis misses the target.
Durante misses with a hook
and Kynis counters with an inside leg kick.
Kynis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kynis scores with a three punch combo!
Durante throws a head kick that misses.
Durante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Durante misses.
Durante misses with a double jab
and Kynis counters with a two punch combo.
Kynis dodges the punch combination from Durante.
Durante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Kynis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durante throws a series of punches but Kynis moves out of range.
Kynis clobbers Durante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Durante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durante misses with a wild combination.
Kynis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kynis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kynis throws a series of punches but Durante moves out of range.
Durante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kynis was well out of range. Poor timing from Durante.
A telegraphed right hand from Kynis misses the target.
Durante tried to score with a low kick but Kynis checks it.
Durante throws a leg kick
and Kynis counters with a nice body shot.
Durante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kynis looks to land a combination but Durante avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kynis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kynis. Those never looked like landing.
Kynis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durante motions for Kynis to come forward. Durante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kynis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kynis counters with a three punch combo that has Durante backing up. Durante nods at Kynis to acknowledge the strikes.
Kynis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durante counters with a left and a right that stings Kynis.
Kynis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durante's head backwards.
Durante throws a lazy uppercut
and Kynis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kynis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Durante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kynis finds it's way round the side to connect with Durante's head.
Diosdado Durante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kynis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Durante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durante throws the kick towards the body but Kynis avoids it.
Good shot there by Kynis.
Kynis misses with a wild combination.
Kynis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durante throws a looping overhand right but Kynis ducks down to avoid it.
Kynis misses with a combination
and Durante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kynis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durante's head.
Kynis walks into a straight right hand from Durante.
Durante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kynis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kynis misses with a few strikes there.
Kynis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durante throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Kynis colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Durante as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Kynis is left battered and dazed whilst Durante and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diosdado Durante!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Graves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mak
vs
Graves

174 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mak!
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, Randall Graves!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves closes the distance but Mak moves to the side
and Mak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves wants to clinch
letting Mak counter with a right hand.
Graves closes the distance but Mak moves to the side
and Mak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mak counters with a nice uppercut.

Graves is rocked!

Mak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Mak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graves is still in real trouble! Can Mak finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graves sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
Graves seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mak is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Mak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Mak is working for a submission of some sort.
Mak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.

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.
Mak working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Graves's thigh. Graves counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Graves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Graves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mak trying to control but Graves postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graves stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Graves closes the distance but Mak moves to the side

and Mak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mak works his way into side control.

Mak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Graves is not content to let Mak control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves stops Mak from passing to mount.

Mak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graves is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mak has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Graves!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Mak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Graves has managed to clinch.
Mak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graves walks away with a smile on his face. Mak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graves tries to clinch up

and Mak moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Graves.

It looks like Freddy Mak has been cut.
Graves lands a knee to the head.

Mak is rocked!
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oh Mak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Mak fails to pull guard.
Mak seems to have got his legs back now.
Mak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Mak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mak looks up at the clock. Bad move! Graves lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mak. Graves pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Graves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonnel Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balingit comes into the arena with Killswitch Engage - MY CURSE blaring out of the sound system. Muay Thigh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Balingit
vs
Thigh

207 cm
22
287 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonnel Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thigh!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Balingit blocks the leg kick.
Thigh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thigh lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Bonnel Balingit has been cut.
Thigh throws a leg kick
and Balingit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thigh tries to land a leg kick but Balingit saw it coming and moves away.
Thigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Thigh misses
and Balingit counters with a nice uppercut.
Balingit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Thigh tenderised Balingit's leg. Balingit is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Thigh misses
and Balingit counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Thigh is predictable there
and Balingit comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Thigh stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Balingit is on him like rabid pit bull! Thigh slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonnel Balingit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Romerio (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!

Price
vs
Romerio

175 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romerio.
Romerio shoots and misses
and Price counters with a straight right hand.

Romerio closes the distance and pushes Price back into the cage.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Romerio tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romerio avoids it.
Romerio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romerio letting Price take a breather here.
Price cracks Romerio with a nice body shot.
Romerio tries to pull guard but Price won't allow it.
Travis Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Romerio.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romerio.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price effectively controlling the action here.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romerio fails to pull guard.
Price is stalling here.
Price seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Romerio in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romerio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romerio managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romerio avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romerio jumps guard but Price stands there with Romerio around his waist. Romerio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Price displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romerio up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romerio's brow.
Price slows down the pace here.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price stops a takedown attempt from Romerio.
A short right from Price.
Price prevents the takedown attempt.
Romerio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romerio takes an elbow to the temple.
Romerio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romerio takes an elbow to the temple.
Price avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Romerio avoids the damage to the body.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Romerio in his tracks for a moment.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romerio.
Price lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romerio backwards.
Romerio being controlled against the cage.
Romerio is trying to drag Price to the mat but Price just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Price.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Romerio tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Price just leaning against Romerio, taking a breather.
Romerio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price is pushing Romerio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Price working Romerio over with knees to the body.
Romerio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Price prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romerio tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually Romerio drops back down to his feet.
Romerio tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Romerio looks gassed!
Price controlling the action here for a moment.
Romerio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Price fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Romerio throws a looping overhand right but Price ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Romerio as Price shoots in.
Romerio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Price counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romerio won't be happy with that.
Price scores with punches from side control.
Price knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romerio on the ground.

Price thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romerio is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romerio regains half guard.
Romerio is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romerio avoid being mounted?

Romerio looking for submissions off his back.
Romerio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Price.

Romerio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Price 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.

The crowd cheers as Romerio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Price doesn't seem phased though.

Price fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romerio sprawls well initially but Price persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romerio tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Price throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Price working Romerio over with strikes.
Price wants to control but Romerio is keeping him busy.
Romerio is trying to stand up here but Price is controlling him well.

Romerio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Price seems to be working for a kimura but Romerio defends the submission attempt.
Price trying to control from half guard but Romerio is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romerio is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
Romerio regains full guard. Nicely done.

Romerio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Price is aware though and is defending well.
Price wants to stand but Romerio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Romerio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romerio keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.

Romerio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Price 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 Romerio.
Price landing strikes.

Price is trying to get an arm triangle but Romerio is defending well.
Romerio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Price's best efforts.
Price sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romerio defending well though.
Price drops an elbow to the side of Romerio's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to stand but can't do so whilst Romerio controls his leg.
Romerio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!
Romerio tries to keep control of the position but Price is staying busy.
Price tries to break free.
Price looking very determined here, making life difficult for Romerio.

Romerio is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Price won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Romerio off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Romerio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roye Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roye Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Rafael

175 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

170 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rafael.
Rafael scores with a jab to the jaw.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands a left hand.
Rafael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rafael lands a left hand.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Rafael is controlling the position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A short left from Rafael.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Rafael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rafael manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Rafael digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rafael lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Rafael.
A left hand lands to the body for Rafael.
Rafael effectively controlling the action here.
Rafael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rafael.
Rafael lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael is struggling to control the position.
Rafael digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
Rafael is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael lands with a short shot to the head.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rafael lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rafael lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
A right handed body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Rafael to work.
Rafael receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rafael lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rafael - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nando Rafael.
Rafael plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rafael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rafael throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rafael lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Rafael. Rafael maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
A short uppercut from Rafael.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rafael.
A body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rafael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Rafael gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Rafael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rafael.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael taking a breather.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael stalling in the clinch.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael is stalling here.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rafael.
Rafael has Jackson pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nando Rafael.
Rafael thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Rafael clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rafael.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Rafael stalling.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rafael stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Rafael's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rafael lands with a light punch inside.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Rafael scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
Rafael lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Rafael.
Nando Rafael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a left hand.
Rafael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Jackson is rocked!
Rafael'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rafael scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rafael stalling the fight.
A short left from Rafael.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nando Rafael.
Rafael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rafael as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Rafael 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! This is the final round!

Rafael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Rafael lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Rafael takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rafael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rafael clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rafael lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael is struggling to control the position.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Rafael works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafael lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Rafael.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rafael.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Rafael working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Rafael pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rafael lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Rafael.
A good leg kick by Rafael.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rafael lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Rafael connects with a solid leg kick.
Rafael lands a front kick.

Rafael drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Rafael leaning against his opponent.
Rafael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Rafael has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael controlling the action here for a moment.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nando Rafael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roye Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Rafael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rafael has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Rafael!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bagato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Gene (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.

Bagato
vs
Gene

180 cm
24
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Bagato!
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, Levi Gene!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bagato swivels and escapes.
Bagato throws a series of punches but Gene avoids them all with ease.
Gene tries for a takedown but Bagato circles away easily
and Bagato counters with a series of strikes. Gene will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gene darts in trying to clinch
and Bagato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gene shoots for a double leg takedown but Bagato sprawls well. He's pushed Gene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimmy Bagato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Gene.
Gene darts in trying to clinch
and Bagato counters with a series of strikes. Gene will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bagato misses with a series of wild punches.
Gene thows a leg kick but Bagato checks it
and Bagato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gene throws a predictable looking body shot

and Bagato counters with a crisp one two that drops Gene! Bagato thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gene to his feet! Gene is in big trouble!

Gene is rocked!
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!
Bagato connects with a nice cross there... Gene is looking wobbly and Bagato recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Gene to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bagato jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Bagato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mc Gusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusto comes to the cage accompanied by ......... Guevara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chrispy - Inspector Gadget Dubstep. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gusto
vs
Guevara

185 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

187 cm
27
151 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc Gusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guevara. That did some damage!
Guevara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gusto counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusto.
Gusto tries to close the distance and clinch but Guevara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gusto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gusto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gusto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guevara throws a combination that misses
and Gusto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guevara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gusto counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusto.
Gusto tries to clinch there but Guevara circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gusto is defended easily by Guevara.
Guevara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gusto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gusto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gusto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guevara swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jab, jab by Gusto - just one landing.
Gusto wants to clinch.
Guevara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gusto doesn't manage to clinch there - Guevara circles away.
Cesar Guevara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusto.
Gusto throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto moves in looking to clinch but Guevara pushes him off.
Gusto moves to clinch but Guevara breaks away
and Guevara counters with a left to the body.
Gusto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mc Gusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guevara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gusto counters with a good low kick that Guevara was not able to check.
Nice cross by Gusto.
Gusto throws a head kick that Guevara semi-blocks.
Guevara throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gusto to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto doesn't manage to clinch there - Guevara circles away.
Guevara connects with a leg kick. Gusto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gusto connects with an inside leg kick.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guevara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gusto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guevara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guevara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mc Gusto is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gusto.
Guevara throws a head kick but Gusto moves out of range.
Gusto wants to clinch but Guevara slips to the side
and Guevara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gusto looks for a takedown but Guevara sprawls well.
Gusto wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto tries to clinch up.
Gusto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guevara under the eye.
Gusto misses with a leg kick
and Guevara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Guevara 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.
Gusto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gusto.
Gusto closes the distance but Guevara moves to the side
and Guevara counters with a stiff right hand.
Gusto throws a solid leg kick but Guevara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gusto.
Gusto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusto is looking to clinch.
Cesar Guevara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guevara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guevara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gusto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gusto thuds his shin into the meat of Guevara's side.
Guevara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gusto works Guevara's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gusto. That's going to slow Guevara down.
Guevara is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusto.
Gusto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gusto doesn't manage to clinch there - Guevara circles away.
Good leg kick by Gusto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guevara misses with a right hand
and Gusto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gusto wants to clinch up but Guevara keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mc Gusto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gusto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gusto wants to clinch.

Gusto clinches up with Guevara and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Gusto.
Gusto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guevara's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusto.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusto.
Guevara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guevara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gusto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guevara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto presses Guevara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gusto works on Guevara's body with a couple of short punches.
Gusto lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Gusto.
Gusto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guevara or not.
Guevara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gusto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusto pushes Guevara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Guevara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gusto avoiding damage.
Guevara takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Guevara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gusto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gusto lands a shot to the body.
Gusto lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Gusto.
Gusto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guevara.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusto.
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!
Gusto scores with a hook to the body.
Gusto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Gusto decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gusto kicks Guevara off and gets to his feet.
Gusto throws a leg kick which misses Guevara's front leg but catches the back leg as Guevara tries to avoid it.
Gusto wants to clinch.
Gusto tries to clinch but Guevara moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto tries to close the distance and clinch but Guevara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gusto.
Gusto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gusto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guevara misses with a double jab
and Gusto counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guevara misses with a double jab
and Gusto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gusto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cesar Guevara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guevara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Gusto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Gusto tenderised Guevara's leg. Guevara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gusto wants to clinch up but Guevara keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Gusto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gusto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Gusto!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alcaeus Theban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theban comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. 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?

Theban
vs
Sawyer

181 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
191 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcaeus Theban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Theban counters with a stiff right hand.
Sawyer swings widly with a right hand
letting Theban counter with a right hand.
Sawyer swings for the body but Theban moves out of range.
Sawyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sawyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sawyer scores with a jab to the body.
Sawyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theban counters with a straight right hand.
Sawyer scores with a hook to the body. Theban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sawyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Theban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Theban as he connects with a hook.
Sawyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Theban's head.

It looks like Alcaeus Theban has been cut.
Nice body punch from Theban.
Sawyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sawyer swings widly with a right hand
and Theban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sawyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Theban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sawyer looks gassed!
Sawyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Theban counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Theban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Theban throws a good cross that connects.
Sawyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Theban lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sawyer misses with a hook
and Theban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sawyer thinking.
Theban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sawyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Theban thuds a left hand into Sawyer's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theban digs a good hook to Sawyer's body.
Theban lands a jab to the head.
Theban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sawyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Theban works over Sawyer's head and body with a nice combination.

Sawyer is rocked!
Sawyer bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Theban comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sawyer falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sawyer was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alcaeus Theban!
Alcaeus Theban retains his middleweight title!