Bedlam 51: Thompson vs Wade PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lotfi Sariahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sariahmed
vs
Vazquez

190 cm
27
185 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

186 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lotfi Sariahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez misses with a combination
and Sariahmed counters with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Vazquez.

It looks like Lotfi Sariahmed has been cut.
Vazquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jesus Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazquez looks to throw a body kick

and Sariahmed moves into the clinch.
Vazquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Sariahmed has double underhooks.
Sariahmed stalls.

Vazquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vazquez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Sariahmed counters by moving into the clinch.
Vazquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sariahmed won't allow it.
Sariahmed prevents Vazquez from breaking the clinch.
Sariahmed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vazquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vazquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sariahmed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vazquez gets underhooks to prevent Sariahmed's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lotfi Sariahmed. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sariahmed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sariahmed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vazquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sariahmed misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sariahmed throws a wild body kick that Vazquez sees coming a mile off.
Vazquez swinging wildly here.
Vazquez misses with a head kick.
Sariahmed tries to clinch there but Vazquez circles away.
Vazquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sariahmed.
Sariahmed tries to bum rush Vazquez with a series of wild strikes but Vazquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sariahmed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vazquez.
Sariahmed dodges the punch combination from Vazquez.
Some wild striking there from Vazquez.
Vazquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sariahmed keeps the fight on the outside.
Sariahmed throws a hook but Vazquez avoids it easily.
Sariahmed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sariahmed moves into the clinch.
Sariahmed goes for a takedown attempt but Vazquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vazquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sariahmed to counter with a crisp jab.

Oooh a lovely combination from Vazquez sends Sariahmed down but not out. Vazquez dives into side control looking to finish.

Sariahmed is rocked!
Vazquez is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Sariahmed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Sariahmed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Vazquez decides to stand back up. Vazquez steps back and let's Sariahmed get back to his feet.
Sariahmed is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazquez throws a series of punches but Sariahmed moves out of range.
Vazquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sariahmed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sariahmed seems to have got his legs back now.
Vazquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sariahmed to counter with a crisp jab.
Sariahmed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vazquez has time to react.
Sariahmed wants to clinch but Vazquez slips to the side
and Vazquez counters with a series of strikes. Sariahmed will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Sariahmed.
Vazquez misses with a double jab
and Sariahmed counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sariahmed tries to clinch up.
Sariahmed tries to clinch there but Vazquez circles away.
Vazquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vazquez throws a one two combo.
Vazquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sariahmed fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sariahmed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sariahmed tries to close the distance and clinch but Vazquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sariahmed throws a hook to the side of Vazquez's head but Vazquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses

and Sariahmed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vazquez is working Sariahmed over against the cage.
Vazquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sariahmed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sariahmed tries to pull guard but Vazquez won't allow it.

Sariahmed manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez misses with a two punch combination.
Sariahmed is looking to clinch.
Sariahmed tries to clinch up but Vazquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Vazquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sariahmed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Sariahmed misses.
Vazquez feints with a jab and clips Sariahmed right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Sariahmed is sent crashing into the canvas and Vazquez leaps in for the kill! Sariahmed tries to get to his feet but Vazquez is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Sariahmed is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Vazquez!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikai Arcisais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by bleezeboss. Jack Damn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arcisais
vs
Damn

168 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

160 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikai Arcisais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Damn!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcisais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcisais misses with a head kick.
Arcisais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arcisais avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damn tries to clinch but Arcisais moves out of range.
Damn misses with an uppercut. Arcisais saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Arcisais.

Damn pushes Arcisais up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcisais avoids a wild elbow strike from Damn.
Arcisais can't get the takedown.
Arcisais has Damn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damn looking to throw knees to the head but Arcisais is blocking nicely.
Damn misses with an elbow over the top.
Arcisais wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikai Arcisais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damn throws an elbow but it misses.
Damn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcisais blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcisais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Damn prevents the takedown attempt.
Arcisais is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Damn.
Arcisais goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damn prevents it.
Arcisais tries for a takedown but Damn manages to get underhooks.
Damn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Damn lands an elbow inside.
Damn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Damn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damn lands a nice elbow.
Arcisais blocks the elbow strike.
Damn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Damn lands an elbow just above Arcisais 's eye.
Damn lands an elbow inside that Arcisais shrugs off.
Arcisais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damn gets underhooks to prevent Arcisais's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Damn obliges.
Arcisais takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn.
Damn lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn.
Damn tries a knee to the head but Arcisais blocks it.
Damn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damn misses with a knee to the head.
Damn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Damn lands a nice elbow.
Damn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arcisais in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arcisais drops down looking for an ankle pick but Damn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arcisais throws a series of punches but Damn avoids them all with ease.
Arcisais throws a right and a left that Damn avoids nicely.
Damn tries to clinch up but Arcisais circles away and keeps his distance.

Damn closes the distance and pushes Arcisais back into the cage.
Damn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arcisais managing to block the knees to the body from Damn.
Arcisais goes for a takedown attempt but Damn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Damn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arcisais.
Arcisais wants a takedown.
Damn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Damn prevents the takedown attempt.
Damn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Damn lands an elbow inside.
Damn stops a takedown attempt from Arcisais.
Damn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcisais blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcisais managing to block the knees to the body from Damn.
Arcisais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arcisais avoids it.
Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arcisais avoiding damage as Damn throws knees to the body.
Damn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damn avoids the head kick by Arcisais.
A head kick misses from Damn.
Damn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arcisais circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damn slips a jab and a cross from Arcisais.
Damn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcisais swats away the attempt to clinch by Damn.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damn wants to clinch up but Arcisais keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Left hook, right uppercut from Arcisais.
Arcisais throws a head kick but Damn moves out of range.
Damn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Arcisais.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcisais. Arcisais circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damn blocks a head kick by Arcisais.
Damn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcisais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damn wants to clinch up but Arcisais keeps it at a distance.

Damn closes the distance and clinches.
Arcisais wants a takedown but no success here.
Arcisais drops down looking for an ankle pick but Damn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Damn tries to clinch up.
Arcisais pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Damn closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcisais's face.
Arcisais is working for takedown but Damn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damn looking to throw knees to the head but Arcisais is blocking nicely.
Arcisais goes for a takedown attempt but Damn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arcisais on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damn. Damn obviously looking to wear him down.
Arcisais uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damn.
Damn moves in looking to clinch but Arcisais pushes him off.
Arcisais tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcisais throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damn tries to clinch up.
Arcisais tries a head kick but it misses.
Damn wants to clinch up but Arcisais keeps it at a distance.
Damn misses with a head kick.

Damn closes the distance and pushes Arcisais back into the cage.
Arcisais drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damn tries to close the distance and clinch but Arcisais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damn blocks a head kick by Arcisais.

Damn instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Damn 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.

A head kick misses from Damn.
Damn tries to clinch up but Arcisais circles away and keeps his distance.
Arcisais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcisais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcisais keeps the fight on the outside.
Damn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arcisais moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arcisais misses with a head kick.
Damn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arcisais misses with a head kick.
Damn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arcisais.
Mikai Arcisais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damn tries to clinch up but Arcisais circles away and keeps his distance.
Arcisais swats away the attempt to clinch by Damn.
Arcisais lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arcisais tries to keep at a distance but Damn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arcisais lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Damn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arcisais avoids it.
A knee to the head by Damn.
Arcisais drops down looking for an ankle pick but Damn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arcisais ducks under a wild hook from Damn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn blocks a head kick by Arcisais.
Damn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Damn closes the distance and pushes Arcisais back into the cage.
Arcisais wants a takedown but no success here.
Arcisais takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arcisais has Damn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikai Arcisais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damn stops a takedown attempt from Arcisais.
Damn lands an elbow inside that Arcisais shrugs off.
Arcisais drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arcisais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arcisais wants a takedown.
Arcisais looking for a takedown.
Damn scores a nice knee to the body.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damn prevents the takedown attempt.
Arcisais looking for a takedown.
Damn trying to land knees to the body.
Damn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Damn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Damn throws an elbow but it misses.
Damn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arcisais.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damn lands a nice elbow.
Damn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Damn.
Damn gets underhooks to prevent Arcisais's takedown attempt.
Damn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arcisais.
Arcisais takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arcisais avoids the elbow strike from Damn, against the cage.
Damn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Damn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arcisais avoids a wild elbow strike from Damn.
Damn lands an elbow inside that Arcisais shrugs off.
Arcisais goes for a takedown attempt but Damn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Damn clinches up with Arcisais and pushes him back against the cage.
Damn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arcisais wants a takedown but no success here.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arcisais throws a right and a left that Damn avoids nicely.
Arcisais swats away the attempt to clinch by Damn.
Damn takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Damn.
Damn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcisais swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Arcisais.
Arcisais lands a head kick. Damn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Damn gets a clinch.
Arcisais tries to score a body lock takedown but Damn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arcisais blocks an elbow strike from Damn.
A knee to the head by Damn.
Arcisais tries for a takedown but Damn manages to get underhooks.
Damn pushes off an throws an elbow but Arcisais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Damn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arcisais's defenses.
Arcisais can't get the takedown.
Arcisais has Damn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Damn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arcisais can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Damn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arcisais's brow.
Arcisais can't get the takedown.
Damn lands an elbow inside that Arcisais shrugs off.
Arcisais dodges an elbow strike from Damn.
Arcisais drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arcisais changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Damn fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais staying out of range there.
Arcisais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses.
Damn moves in looking to clinch but Arcisais pushes him off.
Damn blocks a head kick by Arcisais.

Damn rushes Arcisais and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Damn missing with knees to the body.
Arcisais wants a takedown but no success here.
Arcisais is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arcisais can't get the takedown.
Damn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damn throws an elbow but it misses.
Arcisais tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arcisais goes for a takedown attempt but Damn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Arcisais tries to keep at a distance but Damn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arcisais goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damn prevents it.
Damn misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Damn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Damn tries to clinch but Arcisais moves out of range.
Damn is looking to clinch.
Damn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arcisais lands with a kick to the temple. Damn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Arcisais lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damn circles away quickly and effectively.
Damn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damn tries to clinch up but Arcisais circles away and keeps his distance.
Damn throws a hook but Arcisais blocks it.

Damn clinches up against the cage.
Damn pushes off an throws an elbow but Arcisais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arcisais drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arcisais looking for a takedown.
Arcisais blocks an elbow strike from Damn.
Damn lands a nice knee to the body.
Damn tries a knee to the head but Arcisais blocks it.
Arcisais managing to block the knees to the body from Damn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Damn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arcisais's brow.
Arcisais is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Damn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikai Arcisais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damn missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arcisais blocks the elbow strike.
Arcisais wants a takedown but no success here.
Damn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arcisais looking for a takedown.
Arcisais tries to score a body lock takedown but Damn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcisais goes for a takedown attempt but Damn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damn is looking to clinch but Arcisais is avoiding it.
A combination from Arcisais does no damage.

Damn closes the distance and clinches.
Arcisais is working for takedown but Damn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arcisais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damn tries to clinch up.
Damn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arcisais avoids the head kick by Damn.
Arcisais misses with a head kick.
Damn tries to clinch but Arcisais is having none of it.
Arcisais feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Damn's calf.
Arcisais lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Damn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Damn.
Arcisais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcisais swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damn wants to clinch up but Arcisais keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Damn pushes Arcisais up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcisais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Damn stops a takedown attempt from Arcisais.
Jack Damn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arcisais dodges an elbow strike from Damn.
Damn misses with a knee strike.
Arcisais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jack Damn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arcisais is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Damn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Well,Arcisais is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Arcisais is trying to drag Damn to the mat but Damn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arcisais drops down looking for an ankle pick but Damn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Damn throws a head kick but Arcisais moves out of range.
Arcisais fails to land with a series of punches.
Damn slips a jab and a cross from Arcisais.
Damn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcisais throws a head kick but Damn moves out of range.
Arcisais moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcisais tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcisais misses with the combination.

Damn forces Arcisais back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn lands a knee to the body.
Arcisais drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damn looks to throw the jab but Arcisais is out of range.
Arcisais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcisais tries a head kick but it misses.

Damn moves into the clinch successfully.
Arcisais is working for takedown but Damn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damn throws an elbow but it misses.
Damn trying to land knees to the body.
Arcisais blocks an elbow strike.
Damn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. Arcisais has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Arcisais.
Damn misses with a head kick.

Damn clinches up with Arcisais and pushes him back against the cage.
Damn misses with an elbow strike.
Arcisais drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arcisais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcisais drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arcisais takes an elbow to the temple.
Damn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcisais's face.
Damn missing with knees to the body.
Damn lands a nice elbow.
Damn stops a takedown attempt from Arcisais.
Damn missing with knees to the body.
Arcisais tries to score a body lock takedown but Damn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arcisais drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arcisais has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn.
Mikai Arcisais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcisais blocks it with crossed arms.
Arcisais drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arcisais can't get the takedown.
Damn lands a knee to the head.
Damn stops a takedown attempt from Arcisais.
Arcisais tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Damn lands an elbow inside that Arcisais shrugs off.
Damn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Damn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Damn 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Jack Damn!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jack Damn!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jack Damn!

Jack Damn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slater
vs
Barry

177 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Barry!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barry gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Barry manages to retain guard.
Slater controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard.
Slater seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Slater.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Barry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry fails with the takedown

and Slater counters with a takedown into side control.
Slater is staying tight to Barry's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barry regains half guard.
Barry wants to get back to full guard.
Barry wants to get back to his feet.
Slater trying to pass the guard but Barry defending well.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Slater there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Barry's temple.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barry moves into full guard.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barry wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
Slater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater passes into half guard.
Slater takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry trying to control here.
Slater moves nicely into side control.
Barry is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Slater controlling the position from side mount.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slater controls the position.
Slater has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Slater lands a nice forearm strike.
Slater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slater takes a little break here. Barry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater grinds an elbow into Barry's temple.
Slater is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Slater scoring with punches and elbows.
Slater grinds an elbow into Barry's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Slater lands some shots froms side control.
Barry seems a little lost for a moment, as Slater dominates the positioning.
Barry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barry tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
Slater is staying tight to Barry's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Slater grinds an elbow into Barry's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Slater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slater postures up.
Barry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
Slater controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Barry was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barry moves in looking to clinch but Slater pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry misses with a takedown attempt

and Slater counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slater content to stall in guard here.
Slater postures up.
Slater distracts Barry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barry wants to sweep but no luck.
Barry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry wants to sweep but no luck.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
Barry is breathing heavily.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Barry is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tom Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Barry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barry trying to control from the bottom.
Slater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barry can do to turn this around?
Slater looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Slater is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barry wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Slater.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater trying to control the pace.
Slater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slater stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slater wants to pass to mount but Barry is defending the position.
Slater is taking a breather. Barry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slater is taking a breather. Barry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barry wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

We're going to have a standup here because Tom Slater wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Slater fails with the takedown

and Barry counters with a single leg into guard. Slater didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Slater dominated that second round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Slater misses the shot to the body.
Barry wants to clinch.
Barry avoids the body shot from Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry fails with the takedown

and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tom Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater won't allow Barry to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
Tom Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barry to the mat! Barry manages to get full guard.
Barry looking to control.
Slater controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barry wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side

so Slater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater won't allow Barry to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barry with a poor takedown

and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barry's head.
Slater controls from within his opponent's guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Tom Slater wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barry misses with a takedown

and Slater counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tom Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Barry.
Slater 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.
Slater seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barry for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Tom Slater!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tom Slater!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tom Slater!

Tom Slater wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calum Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by "ACDC"Back in Black. This should be a great matchup!

Liddell
vs
Henderson

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
207 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calum Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.
Liddell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

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

It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.

Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liddell, pushing him back against the cage.
Liddell wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Henderson jumps into guard, dragging Liddell to the mat.

Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Liddell defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Henderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Henderson gets control of Liddell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Liddell being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell stops Henderson from standing up.
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Calum Henderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Liddell backs away looking to recover.

Liddell gets caught napping as Henderson dives in and scores a takedown. Liddell manages to retain guard.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Liddell.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liddell's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson advances position into side control!
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.

Henderson has hold of Liddell's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Liddell seems comfortable defending it but Henderson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Liddell is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Liddell is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Henderson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calum Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lander Plast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hanks
vs
Plast

179 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
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, Lander Plast!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks misses with the combination.
Hanks throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Plast crashing down! Plast tries to stagger back to his feet but Hanks just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Plast asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Hanks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Till i Collapse. Chris Bryant will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Viera
vs
Bryant

178 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Tends to cut

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Viera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viera throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bryant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bryant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viera.
Bryant scores with a knee to the head.

Viera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Viera manages to end up in side control.
Viera wants to stand but Bryant is controlling his arm.
Viera wants to stand but Bryant has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but Viera is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Manny Viera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Viera is avoiding it.
Viera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viera paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Viera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bryant counters with a nice body kick.
Manny Viera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viera is breathing heavily.
Bryant tries to clinch
and Viera counters with a nice uppercut.

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

It looks like Manny Viera has been cut.
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Viera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bryant's guard now.
Viera stops Bryant from standing up.

Bryant uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bryant counters with a head kick that drops Viera to the mat! Viera scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Viera is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bryant - that will leave a mark!
Oh Viera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant wants to clinch up but Viera keeps it at a distance.
Viera seems to have got his legs back now.
Chris Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant tries to clinch but Viera is having none of it.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Viera is avoiding it.
Bryant tries to clinch but Viera moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Viera circles away.
Viera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryant counters with a head kick.
Viera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryant counters with an inside leg kick.
Bryant goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bryant tries to clinch but Viera is having none of it.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Viera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Viera throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Viera tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viera throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryant lands with a slapping head kick.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Viera is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Bryant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant lands a big head kick that sends Viera to the canvas! Bryant follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bryant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Berdusco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

James
vs
Berdusco

194 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
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, Lucas Berdusco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berdusco tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James trying to pass the guard but Berdusco defending well.
Berdusco wants to get back to full guard.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berdusco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berdusco is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James wants to pass the guard but Berdusco is keeping the position.
James won't allow Berdusco to sweep him here.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berdusco working a defensive guard here.
Berdusco keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James wants to get up but he can't break Berdusco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdusco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Berdusco is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berdusco wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James wants to stand up but Berdusco is controlling him.
Berdusco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berdusco works his way into side control.
Berdusco is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berdusco has hold of James's arm. He's looking for a kimura. James seems comfortable defending it but Berdusco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! James is real pain and he's forced to tap out! James is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Berdusco couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Berdusco!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Vasilevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mikey Schultz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mikey Schultz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Schultz
vs
Vasilevsky

170 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonid Vasilevsky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz fails with the takedown.
Vasilevsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasilevsky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vasilevsky throws a nice looking combination but Schultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Vasilevsky.
Schultz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasilevsky throws a head kick but Schultz moves out of range.
Vasilevsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilevsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vasilevsky misses with a head kick.
Schultz misses with a leg kick.
Vasilevsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasilevsky throws a wild body kick that Schultz sees coming a mile off.
Schultz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schultz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.

Vasilevsky looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.

Vasilevsky looking for a triangle here. Schultz is fighting it but it looks tight! Vasilevsky pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Schultz is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonid Vasilevsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blacklands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacklands comes to the cage accompanied by The Wicker Man, by Iron Maiden. The crowd seem to be enjoying Durga's choice of entrance music: Godsmack - Voodoo. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Areli Durga enters the cage!

Blacklands
vs
Durga

191 cm
22
218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blacklands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Areli Durga!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durga tries to land a body kick

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

Blacklands drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blacklands has Durga in his guard.
Durga preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durga wanted to stand there but Blacklands had control of the position.
Blacklands manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durga manages to get himself to full guard.

Blacklands drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blacklands has Durga in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Durga is fighting to break Blacklands's control of his arms but Blacklands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blacklands lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Durga!

Blacklands goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Durga turns into him and now he's in Blacklands's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durga won't allow Blacklands to sweep him here.

Durga stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Durga misses with a double jab

so Blacklands counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Blacklands drops back, looking for a kneebar! Durga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Durga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Durga!
Blacklands manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blacklands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durga defends it well.

Blacklands is looking for a kimura here.
Blacklands trying to advance position but Durga counters by regaining guard.
Blacklands trying to control but Durga is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blacklands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Blacklands is looking for a triangle but Durga pushes his legs off easily.
Blacklands lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Durga!

Blacklands goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Durga turns into him and now he's in Blacklands's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Blacklands dominated that round.
That's time! Blacklands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Durga just misses with a punch to the body.
Durga leaves Blacklands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durga throws a leg kick

and Blacklands counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Durga's guard now.
Blacklands preventing the sweep.
Blacklands trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durga manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Durga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blacklands. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blacklands looking for a sweep. Not yet Blacklands, not yet.
Durga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blacklands has his foot on Durga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durga works his way back into a safe position though.
Durga wants to get up but he can't break Blacklands's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Durga controlling from the top position.
Durga trying to control but Blacklands is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blacklands is trying to keep Durga in close.
Ritchie Blacklands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durga wanted to stand there but Blacklands had control of the position.

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

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Areli Durga wasn't active enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durga.
Durga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blacklands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durga counters with a nice leg kick.
Blacklands avoids the body shot from Durga.
Blacklands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durga as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blacklands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacklands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Areli Durga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blacklands.
Durga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blacklands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blacklands.
Blacklands tries for a takedown but Durga circles away easily
and Durga counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blacklands manages to avoid it.
Durga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durga tries a head kick but it misses.
Durga throws a sloppy body shot

and Blacklands decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Durga's guard.

Blacklands postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Durga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blacklands, into his guard.
Blacklands has a closed guard, preventing Durga from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blacklands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Areli Durga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Durga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durga lands a jab to the nose.
Blacklands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Blacklands with that takedown attempt.
Durga throws a wild body kick that Blacklands sees coming a mile off.
Durga fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durga.
Durga misses the jab.
Durga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blacklands rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blacklands swats away the attempt to clinch by Durga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga pushes Blacklands away with a front kick.
Durga connects with a solid leg kick.
Durga thumps Blacklands with a low kick.
Durga connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blacklands avoids the head kick by Durga.
Blacklands blocks a head kick by Durga.
Blacklands moves out of range of the body kick from Durga.
Blacklands tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durga cracks a nice hook into Blacklands's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Areli Durga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blacklands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blacklands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blacklands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Durga has managed to clinch.
Durga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durga scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durga obliges.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blacklands takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durga with a knee to the head.
Durga lands a knee to the head.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
Blacklands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durga.
Well,Blacklands is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Durga lands a nice knee to the body.
Durga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blacklands in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blacklands tries for a takedown but Durga manages to get underhooks.
Durga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
Durga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blacklands avoids it.
Durga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blacklands is keeping busy.
Blacklands goes for a takedown attempt but Durga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Durga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durga - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Durga misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacklands misses with a takedown

and Durga counters by clinching up.
Durga working Blacklands over with knees to the body.
Ritchie Blacklands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blacklands in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blacklands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Durga lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Durga to work.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.
Blacklands wants a takedown but no success here.
Durga lands a knee to the head.
Durga landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durga avoiding damage.
Durga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Areli Durga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Durga.
Durga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blacklands is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Areli Durga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durga 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Areli Durga!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Areli Durga!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Areli Durga!

Areli Durga wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwyane Wade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thompson
vs
Wade

180 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwyane Wade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wade!
Wade is looking to get to half guard.
Wade blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thompson content just to control the position here.

Thompson looking to isolate an arm here. Wade doesn't see it coming and as Thompson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Thompson!
John Thompson retains his welterweight title!