Midweek Rising 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Taylor
vs
Bader

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bader is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bader is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bader is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.

Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Bader is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bader manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Bader's guard.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Bader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bader gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bader gets the takedown into side control.
Taylor struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to control but Bader postures up.

Bader working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taylor tries to bench press Bader off him but Bader keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is not content to let Bader control the position.
Taylor tries to bench press Bader off him but Bader keeps the position.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Bader stalls from top position.
Bader wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bader easily slips into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bader trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor tries to hold on but Bader pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bader tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bader connects with a high kick.

Bader decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Bader's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bader drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
Bader is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.

Brayan Bader has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bader shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor trying to control but Bader is having none of it.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bader looks a forlorn figure.
Taylor landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bader is looking to escape.
Taylor forces the positional change into back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bader to escape the position.
Bader tries to break free.

Bader defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taylor's arms.
Bader trying to get back to his feet but Taylor is in full control for now.
Taylor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bader trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brayan Bader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bader closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Bader.
Taylor is pushing Bader up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Bader.
Bader tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.

Taylor lands a takedown into guard.
Bader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.

Taylor stands up from Bader's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Bader shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Taylor pushes Bader off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bader lands with a thumping leg kick.

Bader darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking to control Bader's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Bader.
Bader tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor trying to control the position.
George Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.

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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bader postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brayan Bader hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.

Taylor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bader is trying to keep an underhook but Taylor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Bader is defending the position.
Bader is trying to control but Taylor manages to pass to mount!
Bader is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Taylor.
I think Bader has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayan Bader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Welson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogan
vs
Welson

185 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Welson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogan misses with a double jab.
Rogan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogan lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Nick Welson has been cut.
Rogan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Welson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rogan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rogan is trying to force a seperation but Welson has the dominant position.
Rogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Welson won't allow it.
Rogan tries to break free but Welson pushes him back against the cage.
Welson prevents Rogan from breaking the clinch.
Welson jumps guard but Rogan stands there with Welson around his waist. Welson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogan is trying to force a seperation but Welson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welson prevents Rogan from breaking the clinch.
Rogan is trying to break the clinch but Welson is controlling him.
Welson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rogan tries to break free but Welson pushes him back against the cage.
Rogan tries to break the clinch but Welson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Rogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Welson keeps control of Rogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogan has had enough of the clinch but Welson keeps him there for the moment.
Rogan tries to break free but Welson pushes him back against the cage.
Rogan is trying to break free.

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.
Welson keeps control of Rogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Welson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogan is trying to break the clinch but Welson is controlling him.

Welson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Welson seems keen to control Rogan's posture.
Rogan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welson 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.

Welson pushes Rogan off and gets back to his feet.
Welson wants to clinch

and Rogan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Welson has double underhooks.
Welson missing with knees to the body.
Rogan wants to break free but Welson has control.
Rogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogan tries to break free but Welson pushes him back against the cage.

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

Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogan throws a sloppy head kick

and Welson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Welson.
Rogan is trying to break the clinch but Welson has him pressed against the cage.
Rogan wants to break free but Welson has control.
Rogan managing to block the knees to the body from Welson.
Rogan tries to break free but Welson pushes him back against the cage.
Welson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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

and Welson counters by clinching up.
Rogan is trying to push Welson away but Welson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Welson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Welson tries to pull guard but Rogan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Rogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Welson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rogan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Welson tries to clinch
and Rogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogan looks to land a combination but Welson avoids it well.
Welson tries to clinch up
and Welson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Welson counters by clinching up.
Rogan is trying to break free.
Rogan is trying to push Welson away but Welson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan tries to break free but Welson pushes him back against the cage.
Welson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogan's efforts to push away.

Rogan breaks the clinch.
Welson wants to clinch but Rogan slips to the side

and Rogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogan.
Welson missing with knees to the body.
Welson has Rogan pressed against the cage, preventing Rogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Welson controlling the action here for a moment.
Rogan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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.
Rogan is trying to break the clinch but Welson has him pressed against the cage.
Rogan letting Welson take a breather here.
Welson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Rogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Welson has Rogan pressed against the cage, preventing Rogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogan tries to break free but Welson pushes him back against the cage.
Welson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rogan walks away with a smile on his face. Welson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Welson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogan.
Welson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Welson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Welson's head.
Joe Rogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogan throws a series of punches but Welson moves out of range.
Rogan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Welson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rogan clinches up with Welson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan has had enough of the clinch but Welson keeps him there for the moment.
Welson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rogan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Welson is looking to control Rogan's arms but Rogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Welson has his back to the cage.
Rogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rogan manages to break the clinch.
Rogan misses with a few strikes there.
Rogan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Rogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Welson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Welson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogan.
Rogan throws a sloppy head kick

and Welson counters by clinching up.

Welson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rogan is trying to keep an underhook but Welson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Welson prevents Rogan from standing back up.
Rogan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Welson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogan is just riding it out for now. Welson eventually gives up the hold.
Welson is trying to control. Rogan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Welson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Welson prevents Rogan from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rogan delivers a nice body kick.
Welson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Welson is rocked!
Rogan is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Welson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Rogan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Buttler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to More . Buttler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bryan
vs
Buttler

170 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Buttler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan tries for a takedown but Buttler circles away easily
and Buttler counters with a nice body shot.
Buttler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buttler.
Bryan wants to clinch up but Buttler keeps it at a distance.
Buttler cracks Bryan with an open hand slap.
Buttler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryan under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buttler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buttler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Bryan has closed the distance and engaged Buttler in a clinch.
Bryan tries to circle away but Buttler has him pinned against the cage.
Buttler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buttler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buttler scores with the left hand. Bryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Buttler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bryan back to the cage. Buttler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buttler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Buttler lands with a hook. Bryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buttler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buttler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buttler lands the left hand.
Bryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buttler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryan thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Buttler there.
Bryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buttler to score with a decent uppercut.
Buttler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Buttler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buttler thuds his right hand into Bryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buttler lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryan ducks right into an uppercut from Buttler.
Buttler lunges at Bryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryan's hand.
Bryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buttler.
Bryan walks into a left hand.
Buttler looks to land a combination. Bryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryan takes one on the button.
Buttler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryan walks into a straight right hand from Buttler.
Buttler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buttler scores with a nice right hand.
Ian Buttler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bryan enables Buttler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buttler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buttler working some strikes from top position.
Buttler scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buttler is stalling in the full guard.
Buttler thows a big elbow that misses.
Buttler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buttler is in close to Bryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buttler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Buttler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buttler throwing strikes from guard but Bryan blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buttler works over Bryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Buttler with a nice head shot there.
Buttler wants to pass the guard but Bryan is keeping the position.
Bryan is trying to control the position but Buttler postures up.
Buttler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buttler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buttler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buttler wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttler working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buttler chips away with some ground and pound.
Buttler wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
Bryan looking to control.
Buttler throwing strikes but missing.
Buttler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Bryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buttler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buttler connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Buttler 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.

Bryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buttler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buttler works over Bryan's head and body with a nice combination.
Buttler moves out of range as Bryan throws a body kick.
Buttler lands with a hook. Bryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emmanuel Bryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryan wants to clinch
and Buttler counters with a nice uppercut.
Buttler scores with a one two! Bryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buttler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryan tries to clinch
and Buttler counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Buttler.
Bryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buttler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan fails with the takedown

and Buttler counters with a shoot takedown. Bryan fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buttler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buttler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttler trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buttler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Buttler from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buttler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buttler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Buttler with a nice head shot there.
Buttler distracts Bryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buttler postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Buttler from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.
Buttler distracts Bryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buttler lands a couple of elbows.
Buttler cracks Bryan with a solid left hand.
Buttler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buttler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Buttler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buttler lands a couple of elbows.
Buttler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buttler connects with a couple of short punches.
Buttler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bryan keeping full guard, as Buttler tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buttler postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Buttler postures up.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buttler is one step ahead there.
Buttler stands up over Bryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buttler lands a couple of elbows.

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.
Bryan working a defensive guard here.
Buttler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buttler landing some decent shots from guard.
Buttler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Buttler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bryan is trying to control the position but Buttler postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buttler wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.

Bryan is looking for a triangle but Buttler pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Buttler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Buttler lands a slapping body shot.
Buttler swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryan.
Buttler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryan under the eye.
Buttler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buttler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryan on the side of the head.
Buttler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buttler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buttler lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Buttler.
Buttler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bryan backs up against the cage.

Buttler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Buttler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buttler postures up and lands a big shot to Bryan's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ian Buttler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buttler thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Buttler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buttler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buttler is looking to stand up but Bryan won't let him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buttler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buttler trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Bryan has momentary wrist control but Buttler slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buttler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buttler is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryan has wrist control.

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.
Bryan trying to control the position.
Buttler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryan working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Bryan wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Buttler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bryan has hold of Buttler's hands but Buttler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryan is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttler prevents Bryan from improving his position.
Bryan is not content to let Buttler control the position.
Bryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buttler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buttler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryan has hold of Buttler's hands but Buttler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buttler prevents Bryan from standing back up.
Ian Buttler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buttler trying to control the action but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Bryan wants to control but Buttler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buttler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buttler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryan keeps working.
Buttler lands strikes from half guard.
Buttler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buttler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bryan is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Buttler.
Buttler is thwarting Bryan's attempts to control the position.
Bryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buttler lands strikes from half guard.
Emmanuel Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buttler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Buttler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buttler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Buttler!

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 Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Shotgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shotgun is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Light Heavy Weighters. Hugh G Rection has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

G Rection
vs
Shotgun

202 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madden Shotgun!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotgun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shotgun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rection. Rection circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Shotgun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rection blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shotgun.
Shotgun wants to free his trapped foot but Rection is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rection regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shotgun tries to free his leg and advance position but Rection is retaining full guard.
Shotgun throws and elbow that misses. Rection uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shotgun's guard. Nice move by Rection!
Shotgun keeping moving, preventing Rection from controlling successfully.
Rection throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rection stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shotgun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rection forces his way into half guard.
Shotgun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rection. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rection throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rection 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.
Shotgun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shotgun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Rection.
Rection is keen to just control but Shotgun is a slippery customer.
Shotgun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rection is working away from the top position though.
Shotgun regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rection.

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.
Shotgun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shotgun working a defensive guard here.
Rection postures up in Shotgun's guard and throws a big left but Shotgun blocks it.
Shotgun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rection is one step ahead there.
Rection trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rection trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rection wants to control from the top but Shotgun keeps moving.
Rection in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotgun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rection throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shotgun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shotgun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shotgun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rection is pushing down on Shotgun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shotgun is fighting to maintain full guard but Rection has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shotgun wants to control but Rection is keeping busy.
Shotgun is staying active underneath Rection, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shotgun is trying to stand up here but Rection is controlling him well.
Shotgun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rection.
Rection is looking to take a break and control but Shotgun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Rection has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rection misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rection trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rection has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shotgun's face.

Rection throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Shotgun has his hands clasped together but Rection breaks the hold and Shotgun is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rection!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugh G Rection!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tequila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tequila comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Leonard Winchester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tequila
vs
Winchester

186 cm
25
176 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Blood Clothing (everything $8) Last Week Sale!!!

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Tequila!
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, Leonard Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester keeps the fight on the outside.
Tequila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winchester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Tequila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winchester did well to prevent Tequila getting side control.
Winchester is trying to maintain the position but Tequila is very close to passing his half guard.
Tequila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winchester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Winchester.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tequila postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.
Tequila throwing strikes but missing.
Tequila postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.
Winchester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tequila stopping the sweep attempt from Winchester.

Winchester is looking for a triangle but Tequila pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tequila.
Tequila trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.

Tequila decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winchester, up you get!
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winchester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tequila is defended easily by Winchester.

Tequila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tequila has Winchester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tequila pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Winchester tumbling to the mat - Tequila dives into Winchester's guard.
Tequila throwing strikes but missing.
Winchester lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tequila!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winchester jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tequila is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tequila and Winchester has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Winchester working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winchester tries to move to mount but Tequila blocks the move with his legs.

Winchester tries for a kimura but Tequila is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tequila being controlled for a moment.
Winchester trying to control the action but Tequila is working from the bottom.
Tequila tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tequila is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tequila is not content to let Winchester control the position.

Winchester thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Winchester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tequila, who protects the arm well.
Tequila is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winchester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Tequila gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winchester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tequila keeping moving, preventing Winchester from controlling successfully.
Winchester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tequila is keeping the position for now.
Tequila wants to stand but Winchester is controlling the position.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Tequila keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tequila keeping full guard, as Winchester tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester trying to control the position from guard on top but Tequila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Leonard Winchester hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Winchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Tequila.
Winchester shoots in but Tequila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tequila leaves Winchester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Winchester tries to sprawl but Tequila drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tequila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winchester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tequila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winchester is trying to control but can't.
Tequila thows a huge punch but Winchester dodges it nicely.
Winchester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Winchester.

Winchester is looking for a triangle but Tequila pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tequila looking to pass the guard.

Winchester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tequila defends well.
Tequila cracks Winchester with a solid left hand.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Tequila from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Winchester is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Tequila frees his head nicely. Oh but Winchester has switched to an armbar! Tequila is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leonard Winchester!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Averick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Averick has chosen Manny Pacquiao as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maia
vs
Averick

189 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Averick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averick throws a front kick aimed at Maia's knee but Maia avoids it well.
Maia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Averick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maia in his tracks.
Averick thumps Maia with a low kick.
Averick tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Maia counters with a takedown into side control.
Maia advances to full mount.
Averick tries to reverse the position but Maia maintains control.

Maia goes for an armbar but Averick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Averick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia has control of Averick's left arm, preventing Averick from doing any damage.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Averick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maia is tightening it up a little... Averick has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Averick reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Averick taps out! nice BJJ there by Maia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Maia!