Bellum 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Desmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Caholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Desmond
vs
Caholic

160 cm
19
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Desmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Caholic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Desmond pulls guard effortlessly.

Desmond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caholic defends it easily.
Caholic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Desmond keeping moving, preventing Caholic from controlling successfully.

Desmond working for a triangle but Caholic defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Desmond looking for a guillotine here but Caholic defends easily.
Caholic won't allow Desmond to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Desmond working for a triangle but Caholic defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desmond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caholic is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caholic trying to control the position from guard on top but Desmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmond is trying to control the position but Caholic postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Desmond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caholic's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caholic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desmond.
Desmond postures up in Caholic's guard and throws a big left but Caholic blocks it.
Desmond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desmond with a nice head shot there.
Desmond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Caholic wants to sweep here but Desmond controlling him for the moment.
Desmond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caholic keeping full guard, as Desmond tries to pass.
Desmond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Desmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Caholic is retaining full guard.

Desmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desmond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caholic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Desmond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caholic's head.
Desmond chips away with some ground and pound.
Desmond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Desmond working the head and body with strikes.
Desmond landing a few strikes.
Desmond 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.
Caholic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Desmond scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desmond cracks Caholic with a big elbow.

Caholic is rocked!
Desmond is putting a hurting on Caholic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Caholic is still in real trouble! Can Desmond finish him?
Desmond landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caholic is pushing Desmond's head away, looking to escape. Desmond manages to hold on to the position though.
Caholic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Desmond is putting a hurting on Caholic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Desmond scoring with punches from side control.
Caholic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Desmond works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Caholic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caholic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desmond lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Caholic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Desmond is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Desmond has closed the distance and engaged Caholic in a clinch.

Desmond is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Caholic can't fight it off and eventually Desmond manages to take the fight to the floor. Caholic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desmond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Desmond with a nice head shot there.
Desmond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Desmond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Desmond loads up on a big left hand. Caholic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Desmond looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Caholic can't hide his disappointment, as Desmond celebrates the victory.

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teddi Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panagiotis Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddi Han has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Han
vs
Papadopoulos

188 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Han closes the distance and pushes Papadopoulos back into the cage.
Papadopoulos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Han connects with a nasty looking knee right to Papadopoulos's face.
Papadopoulos is trying to force a seperation but Han has the dominant position.
Han prevents the takedown attempt.
Han prevents a takedown attempt there.
Teddi Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panagiotis Papadopoulos.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Han landing knees to the body.
Papadopoulos looks gassed!
Han crunches a lovely knee into Papadopoulos's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Han lands a knee to the head.
Han with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Han lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Han.
Han with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Han lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Han dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Papadopoulos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Han landing knees to the head.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Han leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Han obliges.
Han taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Papadopoulos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Han putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Papadopoulos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Han controlling the action here for a moment.
Han scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han crunches a lovely knee into Papadopoulos's ribcage.
Han with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Papadopoulos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Han putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Papadopoulos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Han with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Han.
Han connects with a nasty looking knee right to Papadopoulos's face.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Han lands a nice knee to the body.
Papadopoulos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Han.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee is keeping an eye on Han - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Papadopoulos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Han is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Han landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han has Papadopoulos pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Han.
Papadopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section. Papadopoulos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Han scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Han with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Han.
Han leaning his opponent against the cage.
Papadopoulos wants a takedown but no success here.
Han taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Han landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Han is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Han crunches a lovely knee into Papadopoulos's ribcage.
Han is pushing Papadopoulos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Han lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Han prevents the takedown attempt.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Han with a knee to the head.
Han crunches a lovely knee into Papadopoulos's ribcage.
Han is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han lands a nice knee to the body.
Han landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Han.
Knees in the clinch landing for Han.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddi Han dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Han scoring well with a low kick there.

Papadopoulos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Han on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Han tries to get out of the position.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount!

Papadopoulos has control of Han's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Han regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Papadopoulos is working for a guillotine from mount but Han frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Papadopoulos is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Han is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Han flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Papadopoulos anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Han and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Papadopoulos slips an arm under Han chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Papadopoulos has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Papadopoulos is squeezing on Han like an anaconda would it's prey. Han fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panagiotis Papadopoulos!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arestotle Santo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santo Montoya's entrance music is Theme From Jaws. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Santo Montoya
vs
Stevens

173 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arestotle Santo Montoya!
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, Ron Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santo Montoya tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Santo Montoya lands a head kick!
Santo Montoya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevens throws a poor cross that misses
and Santo Montoya counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevens leaves Santo Montoya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Montoya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santo Montoya throws a head kick that Stevens semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Santo Montoya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santo Montoya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ron Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Montoya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Santo Montoya counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stevens!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santo Montoya controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Stevens really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Santo Montoya has control of Stevens's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stevens regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Montoya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Santo Montoya with the ground and pound from mount.
Santo Montoya punching from mount but Stevens doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stevens is squirming around, avoiding Santo Montoya's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevens squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is squirming around, avoiding Santo Montoya's attempts to control the action.

Santo Montoya jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stevens manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is pushing Santo Montoya's head away, looking to escape. Santo Montoya manages to hold on to the position though.

Santo Montoya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santo Montoya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santo Montoya throws a strike aimed at the side of Stevens's head but Stevens avoids it well.
Santo Montoya sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stevens is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santo Montoya lands a nice forearm strike.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santo Montoya asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santo Montoya 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.
Santo Montoya is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arestotle Santo Montoya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santo Montoya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santo Montoya lands with a nice body kick.
Santo Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santo Montoya misses the body punch
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Santo Montoya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santo Montoya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevens.
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santo Montoya fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santo Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Stevens lands a left and a right that send Santo Montoya crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santo Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Montoya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arestotle Santo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Santo Montoya avoids them all with ease.
Santo Montoya seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stevens shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Santo Montoya is backing up but Stevens catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Santo Montoya covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stevens Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Stevens!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalla Lauderdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Gutierrez
vs
Lauderdale

174 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
164 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalla Lauderdale!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Lauderdale is out of range.
A combination from Lauderdale does no damage.
A punch combination from Gutierrez misses.
Lauderdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gutierrez misses with a few strikes there.
Lauderdale throws out a loose jab but Gutierrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Lauderdale.
Gutierrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Lauderdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Lauderdale avoids them all with ease.
Lauderdale looks to land a right hand but Gutierrez moved out of range.
Lauderdale slips a jab and a cross from Gutierrez.
Lauderdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauderdale thows a body shot but no joy.
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauderdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Lauderdale does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauderdale lands with a straight right. Gutierrez didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Carlos Gutierrez has been cut.
Lauderdale digs a good hook to Gutierrez's body.
Dalla Lauderdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez swings for the body but Lauderdale moves out of range.
Gutierrez ducks under a wild hook from Lauderdale.
Lauderdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Lauderdale. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Lauderdale lands a jab to the nose.
Lauderdale tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez lands a jab-cross combination.
Gutierrez misses with a hook. Lauderdale ducked under it nicely.
Gutierrez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lauderdale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gutierrez on the side of the head.
Lauderdale throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale misses with a straight left.
A jab from Gutierrez misses.
Lauderdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauderdale throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lauderdale, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauderdale.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauderdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauderdale to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalla Lauderdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Gutierrez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lauderdale throws a hook but Gutierrez blocks it.
Lauderdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lauderdale connects with a crisp jab.
Gutierrez moves out of range of the strikes.

Lauderdale drops Gutierrez with a beautiful combination! Gutierrez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lauderdale is looking for the KO!

Gutierrez is rocked!
Lauderdale batters Gutierrez with a massive right followed by a huge left! Gutierrez is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lauderdale lands a final crushing right hand to drop Gutierrez to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lauderdale is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dalla Lauderdale!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold. Simmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I wanna be a balla. Raoul Duke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duke
vs
Simmons

195 cm
21
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zako Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Duke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Duke's guard.
Duke wants to sweep but no luck.
Duke is adopting a defensive guard.
Duke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duke wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
Duke is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raoul Duke wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Duke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Duke.
Decent striking displayed by Simmons there.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raoul Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duke throws an overhand right that drops Simmons like a sack of potatoes! Duke dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Duke!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gracie
vs
Long Li

175 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

172 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Li shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Li trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Li passes into half guard.
Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Li sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie wants to control but Li passes into side.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Li is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.

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.

Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Li performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Li lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiao Long Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Li walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Li both land. Nice combination.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Li.
Li misses with an uppercut.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Li feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Li changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.

Kron Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Long Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gracie avoids the body shot from Li.
Li digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Li looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Li throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Li.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Li only half commits.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Li comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Xiao Long Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Li misses with a looping right.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Li.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Li throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a slapping leg kick.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie checks a low kick from Li.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Li, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Li against the cage but Li circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Gracie down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Li counters with a slapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Li.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Long Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiao Long Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Hillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jaws: Theme Song. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Peyton Hillis enters the cage!

Wang
vs
Hillis

202 cm
19
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

202 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slugger Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peyton Hillis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillis throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Wang throws a hook but Hillis blocks it.
Hillis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Hillis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hillis swinging wildly here.
Wang throws a hook but Hillis blocks it.
No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wang wants to clinch.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Hillis pushes him off.
Wang misses with a hook.
Hillis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang.
Hillis tries to clinch up.
Hillis misses with a double jab.
Wang connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hillis.
Wang throws a jab when Hillis was well out of range.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Wang punishes Hillis's body with a nice straight punch.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Wang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hillis.
Hillis is looking to clinch.
Wang scores with a jab.
Hillis lands a slapping body shot.
Wang lands an overhand right.

Hillis drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hillis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hillis.
Hillis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hillis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as Hillis controls the action.
Wang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hillis is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Hillis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hillis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hillis throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang scores with a nice head shot.
Hillis walks into a stiff left hand from Wang.
Hillis slips a jab from Wang.
Wang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hillis.
Hillis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Hillis.
Wang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hillis tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillis misses with a double jab.
Hillis wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slugger Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hillis throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Hillis tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wang, as that shot connected.
Hillis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hillis.
Hillis tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Hillis tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.

Hillis clinches up against the cage.
Wang misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang has Hillis pressed against the cage, preventing Hillis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wang lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hillis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hillis moves in looking to clinch but Wang pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Hillis.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hillis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.

Hillis darts in and clinches Wang up against the cage.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang keeps control of Hillis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wang looking to stall.
Hillis blocks a body shot from Wang.
Wang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Wang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hillis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wang back to the cage. Hillis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slugger Wang is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Hillis does no damage.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hillis moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Hillis misses with the combination.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hillis at a distance.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hillis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hillis tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wang jabs Hillis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
Wang throws the left hand but Hillis avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Hillis.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillis.
Hillis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wang lunges at Hillis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hillis's hand.
Wang wants to clinch.
Hillis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hillis tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.

Wang tries to keep at a distance but Hillis has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hillis tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Hillis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Hillis working hard to break the clinch.

Hillis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hillis drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Hillis misses.
Hillis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hillis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wang to score with a decent uppercut.
Hillis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Wang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Hillis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hillis fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Hillis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Hillis ducks under a wild hook from Wang.

Hillis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wang, pushing him back against the cage.
Wang working aggressively here.

Hillis breaks from the clinch.
Hillis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hillis circles away quickly and effectively.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillis circles away.
Wang scores with a hook.
Wang checks a leg kick.
Hillis staying out of range there.
Hillis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wang lands with a hook. Hillis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillis slips a straight right by Wang.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Hillis ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Hillis is looking to clinch but Wang is avoiding it.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hillis slips a straight right by Wang.
Wang scores with a body shot.
Hillis blocks a jab.
Hillis looks to land a combination. Wang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hillis is looking to clinch.

Hillis drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
Hillis blocks a body shot from Wang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Wang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hillis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang lands a left hand.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang prevents Hillis from breaking the clinch.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hillis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Hillis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Hillis wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hillis tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hillis manages to avoid it.

Hillis moves into range and clinches up with Wang.

Hillis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Hillis is just out of range.
Hillis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Hillis's shoulder, as Hillis tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillis takes one to the side of the head.
Hillis sizes up Wang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peyton Hillis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang throws a jab when Hillis was well out of range.
Wang scores with a hook.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Wang punishes Hillis's body with a nice straight punch.
Wang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hillis under the eye.
A combination from Wang does no damage.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang tries to clinch there but Hillis circles away.
Hillis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Hillis moved out of range nicely.
Hillis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hillis.
Wang tries to clinch up.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillis throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang cracks Hillis with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Hillis.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hillis misses the shot to the body.
Hillis motions for Wang to come forward. Hillis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hillis is looking to chop away at Wang's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Wang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wang.
Hillis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hillis ducks under a wild hook from Wang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hillis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hillis wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Wang tries to clinch up.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Hillis's shoulder, as Hillis tries to avoid the shot.
Wang scores with a jab to the body.
Hillis wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Hillis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Wang.
Hillis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Hillis moves into the clinch.
Hillis is trying to break free.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang tries a body shot but Hillis blocks it.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang has Hillis pressed against the cage, preventing Hillis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wang looking to stall.

Hillis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Hillis fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hillis rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillis tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Hillis blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Peyton Hillis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slugger Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hillis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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 Slugger Wang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Wang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

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

Bane
vs
Tubog

176 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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, Joseph Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Tubog!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane cracks Tubog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bane cracks Tubog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Robert Tubog has been cut.
Tubog shoots in for a double leg but Bane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Bane looking to score a takedown here. Tubog is defending well but Bane drives through and ends up in Tubog's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bane prevents Tubog from getting back to his feet.
Bane controlling from the top position.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tubog on the ground.
Bane looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane is in close to Tubog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tubog is proving hard to escape from.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane stays in close to Tubog's body and controls the position.
Tubog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Bane wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Tubog gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane can't get the takedown.
Tubog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tubog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tubog lands a body punch.

Tubog drags the fight down to the ground.
Bane prevents Tubog from getting back to his feet.
Bane postures up and lands a big shot to Tubog's brow.
Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tubog keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Bane chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tubog is trying to keep Bane in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bane postures up.
Bane wants to control from the top but Tubog keeps moving.
Bane won't allow Tubog to get back to his feet.
Bane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Tubog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tubog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bane finds it's way round the side to connect with Tubog's head.

Bane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tubog is trying to defend but Bane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tubog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tubog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tubog is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Bane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tubog's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bane lands with a straight right. Tubog didn't see that one coming.

Bane looking to score a takedown here. Tubog is defending well but Bane drives through and ends up in Tubog's guard.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tubog is trying to control the position but Bane postures up.
Bane chips away with some ground and pound.
Bane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tubog is keeping the position for now.
Tubog trying to keep a closed guard but Bane is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane is in close to Tubog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joseph Bane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but Tubog blocks nicely.
Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tubog looking to control.
Bane distracts Tubog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tubog keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane cracks Tubog with a solid left hand.
Tubog is trying to control the position but Bane postures up.
Bane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tubog wants to stand but Bane is controlling the position.
Bane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tubog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tubog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bane trying to control but Tubog is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but Tubog blocks nicely.
Bane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bane works over Tubog with some ground and pound from guard.
Bane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bane lands a couple of elbows.
Bane wants to control from the top but Tubog keeps moving.
Bane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tubog's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane is looking to work some ground and pound but Tubog has wrist control.
Bane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tubog is trying to keep Bane in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bane wants to control from the top but Tubog keeps moving.
Bane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Bane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tubog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bane lands a nice looking body shot.
Tubog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Bane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tubog trying to control the position.
Bane postures up in Tubog's guard and throws a big left but Tubog blocks it.
Tubog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane prevents Tubog from getting back to his feet.
Bane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tubog keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Bane is in close to Tubog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joseph Bane has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tubog with a poor takedown
and Bane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tubog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bane lands a nice shot to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bane.
Tubog is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tubog some visible discomfort.
Tubog tries to escape but Bane is in control.
Bane working the ground and pound from side control.
Bane landing strikes.
Tubog trying to remain calm as Bane controls from the top position.
Tubog taking a bit of punishment here - Bane scoring with strikes.
Bane landing strikes.
Tubog is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joseph Bane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane working the head and body with strikes.
Tubog seems a little lost for a moment, as Bane dominates the positioning.
Bane working the ground and pound from side control.
Tubog takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bane working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robert Tubog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bane is putting a hurting on Tubog here, landing some big shots from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Bane!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Dry County. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

de Souza
vs
Hall

183 cm
25
177 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

178 cm
24
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Hall!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Souza tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
de Souza lands a head kick!
de Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from de Souza. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before de Souza can pounce on him.
de Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
de Souza throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
de Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from de Souza.
de Souza throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
de Souza throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
de Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. de Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Michael Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
de Souza throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. de Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
de Souza looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
de Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
de Souza throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hall counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from de Souza.
de Souza misses with a head kick.
de Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
de Souza thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. de Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a head kick that de Souza semi-blocks.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by de Souza.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on de Souza's shoulder, as de Souza tries to avoid the shot.
de Souza is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall moves out of range as de Souza throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago de Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

de Souza needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
de Souza tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Thiago de Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall scores with a push kick.
de Souza tries to work over Hall's front leg with a kick but Hall checks it.
Hall looks to land a combination. de Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Hall misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hall.
Hall catches de Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lets loose with a powerful body kick. de Souza will feel that in the morning.
Michael Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from de Souza misses.
Michael Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
de Souza stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by de Souza.
de Souza misses with a body shot.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from de Souza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
de Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped de Souza's head back.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles de Souza. de Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
de Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall tries a low kick but de Souza avoids it.
de Souza tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a jab when de Souza was well out of range.
de Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
de Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. de Souza pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
de Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and de Souza moves out of range easily.
de Souza thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall defending well as de Souza loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from de Souza is predictable there
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
de Souza tries to work over Hall's front leg with a kick but Hall checks it.
de Souza takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall lands a nice hook to de Souza's body. de Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Hall misses.
de Souza ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall throws a right hand that de Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that de Souza also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
de Souza tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from de Souza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands a head shot.
de Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but de Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
de Souza connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as de Souza backs up against the cage.
de Souza throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
de Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
de Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
de Souza throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
de Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
de Souza shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
de Souza misses with a body shot
and Hall counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from de Souza misses.
Hall throws a combination. de Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
de Souza is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza misses the shot to the body.
de Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
de Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
de Souza misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Hall!