CCF 20: Franco VS Holmes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ari WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Critico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

WW
vs
Critico

180 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari WW!
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, Leon Critico!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Critico swinging wildly here.

WW scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Critico is trying to get back to full guard.

WW seems to be working for a kimura but Critico defends the submission attempt.
Critico is looking to control WW's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Critico avoid being mounted?
WW is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Critico taking some punishment here, with WW in his half guard.
WW tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Critico wants to control but WW is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WW controlling the action here.
WW lands strikes from half guard.
Critico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from WW.
WW passes the guard and advances to mount!

WW is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Critico is surviving well by controlling WW's body position as best he can.
WW scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Leon Critico has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

WW looking for a guillotine from mount but Critico is having none of it.
WW knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Critico on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Critico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
WW wants to control the pace but Critico is squirming around nicely.
WW scoring with strikes but Critico is staying in there.

WW stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Critico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Critico shoots and misses
and WW counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Critico thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Critico shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says WW as he avoids it easily.
Leon Critico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

WW shoots in and bounces Critico off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
WW wants to pass the guard but Critico is keeping the position.
WW is working hard here to advance position.
WW slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
WW looks up at the clock and then as Critico takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, WW smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Critico is not content to let WW control the position.

WW wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Critico, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

WW is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Critico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Critico takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Critico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Critico regains full guard. Nicely done.
WW trying to control but Critico is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Critico can't keep his opponent in guard - WW advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

WW is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Critico is just riding it out for now. WW eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari WW dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Critico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

WW closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Critico trying to remain calm as WW controls from the top position.

WW wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Critico, who protects the arm well.
WW is chipping away with strikes.

That has opened up Leon Critico's cut even more.

WW tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WW working away.

WW wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Critico, who protects the arm well.
Critico is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but WW has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Critico prevents WW from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

WW tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

WW tries for a kimura but Critico is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Critico takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

The cut above Leon Critico's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Critico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
WW lands strikes from half guard.
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. WW connects with a nice short shot to Critico's temple.

Leon Critico's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leon Critico's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ari WW!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Party in the USA. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Smith
vs
Signal

180 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 17 - 1

180 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
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, Busy Signal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Signal holding on.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Signal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Signal moves into full guard.
Signal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Signal pulls Smith in to control the position.

Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Signal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Signal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Signal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Busy Signal!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Bracks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Phelps's chin.

Bracks
vs
Phelps

187 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bracks!
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, Cole Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bracks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phelps.
Phelps bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bracks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Phelps.
Phelps dodges the punch combination from Bracks.
Nice cross by Bracks.
Bracks looks to land a combination but Phelps avoids it well.
Phelps throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phelps ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phelps looks for a takedown but Bracks sprawls well.
Phelps lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bracks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bracks misses with a wild body shot.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bracks but Bracks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bracks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phelps moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps closes the distance and clinches up with Bracks, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes Bracks against the cage but Bracks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobby Bracks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Phelps.
Bracks throws a series of punches but Phelps moves out of range.
Bracks scores with the left hand. Phelps knows he should have avoided that one.
Phelps throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bracks.
Bracks throws a combination that misses
and Phelps counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phelps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bracks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bracks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Bracks. No joy for Phelps on that attempt.
Phelps lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phelps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bracks.
Phelps throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bracks takes one on the button.
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!
Bracks blocks a low kick nicely.
Phelps throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phelps.
No joy there for Bracks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bracks leaves Phelps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bracks.
Bracks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phelps moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Bracks misses.
Bobby Bracks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bracks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bracks misses with a hook
and Phelps counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bracks thinking.

Phelps rushes Bracks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phelps scores with a shot to the side of Bracks's head.

Phelps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phelps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bracks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phelps misses with a low kick.
Bracks misses the shot to the body.
Bracks misses with a looping left.

Phelps moves into the clinch successfully.
Phelps is pushing Bracks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Phelps breaks the clinch.
Bracks misses with a right hand
and Phelps counters with a nice uppercut.
Bracks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phelps defending well as Bracks loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps dives in and grabs Bracks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bracks pushes down on Phelps's head and hops out.
Phelps fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phelps fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phelps fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phelps scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phelps shoots for a takedown but Bracks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phelps shoots in but Bracks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bracks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bracks lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Phelps will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bracks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bracks wants it to stay on the feet.
Phelps shoots in but no luck this time.
Bracks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phelps on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phelps moves forwards but Bracks connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Phelps is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bracks lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Phelps head around and knocks him out cold! Bracks hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bracks!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lump Ya Head. Aaron Miller is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Valor
vs
Miller

186 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Valor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Valor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Miller tries to clinch there but Valor circles away.
Valor throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Valor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valor misses with a low kick.
Valor is looking to land body kicks.
Miller thows a leg kick but Valor checks it

and Valor moves into the clinch.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Valor working aggressively here.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor misses with a punch to the body.
Valor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Valor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller lands an elbow just above Valor 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valor is defending well for now.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valor throws a head punch that misses.
Valor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Valor.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Valor swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocking some punches.
Valor lands a nice uppercut.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valor swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valor avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valor's brow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor blocks an elbow strike.
Valor managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valor misses with an elbow strike.
Valor stalling in the clinch.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valor avoids it.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Valor misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Valor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valor blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Valor lands with a left to the head.
Valor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valor avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valor is defending well for now.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Valor scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valor's brow.
Miller prevents a body shot from Valor.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valor avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Valor controls his hands.
Valor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valor avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Valor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Valor stalling the fight.
Valor lands a right hand.
Valor swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valor lands a left hand.
Valor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valor fails to land.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Valor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valor avoids it.
Valor lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Valor blocks a body shot from Miller.
Valor working aggressively here.
Valor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valor misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Valor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valor.
A hook to the body from Valor.
Miller looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valor misses with an elbow strike.
Valor lands with a right to the head.
Valor stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valor lands with a nice body kick.
Valor throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Aaron Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valor is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.

Valor moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Valor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Prince Valor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valor dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Valor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valor is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valor working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valor lands a right hand.
Valor avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Valor.
Valor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valor managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Valor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Valor lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valor.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Valor blocks an elbow strike.
Miller blocks a body shot from Valor.
Valor blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valor.
Valor misses with some punches.
Valor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valor avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller prevents a body shot from Valor.
Valor pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valor cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Valor misses with an elbow over the top.
Valor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valor swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Valor.
Valor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller wants to stall.
Valor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Valor avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Valor lands with a left to the head.
Valor managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valor's brow.
Valor cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Valor managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Valor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valor.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valor pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valor avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Valor.
Valor landing knees to the head.
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valor scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Valor.
Valor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Valor lands with a light punch inside.
Valor lands a shot to the body.
Valor lands a left hand.
Valor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valor scores with a hook to the body.
Valor tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valor misses with an elbow over the top.
Valor cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Valor.
Valor lands a body punch.
Valor lands a shot to the body.
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valor moves into the clinch.
Valor misses with the head strike.
Valor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valor's brow.
Valor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Valor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valor blocks the elbow strike.
Valor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Valor fails to land.
Valor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Valor.
Valor throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valor's brow.
Valor is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Valor presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Nice body punch from Valor - that landed with a thud.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valor is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Valor just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Valor gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valor lands with a left to the head.
Valor is struggling to control the position.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valor.
Valor lands a nice uppercut.
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valor misses with a knee to the head.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valor blocks an elbow strike.
Valor lands with a short shot to the head.
Valor lands an uppercut.
Miller tries to work over Valor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Valor avoids the damage to the body.
Valor gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Valor to work.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Valor avoids the damage to the body.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Valor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valor lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Valor.

Miller is rocked!
Valor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Valor finish him?
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valor looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Valor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Valor lands a big right hand that drops Miller! The killer instinct kicks in and Valor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Valor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Valor!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Light
vs
Mongtong

159 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mongtong dodges the punch combination from Light.
Mongtong connects with a high kick.
Mongtong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Light on the side of the head.
A jab from Mongtong does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mongtong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
Light takes one to the chin there.
Light avoids the head kick by Mongtong.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mongtong.
Mongtong misses with a kick to the body.
Light keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong digs a good body shot into Light's ribs.
A combination from Light does no damage.
Mongtong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Light misses with a double jab
and Mongtong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Light is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mongtong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mongtong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good work by Light as he checks the leg kick.
Mongtong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mongtong tries to clinch up but Light circles away and keeps his distance.
Light misses with a combination
and Mongtong counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light misses with a double jab
and Mongtong counters with a nice leg kick.
Light has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Mongtong misses with a few strikes there.
Mongtong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong lands a head kick. Light smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mongtong is looking to clinch but Light is avoiding it.
Mongtong lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light keeps the fight on the outside.
Mongtong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Light swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mongtong cracks a nice hook into Light's ribs.
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongtong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Light has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Light is breathing heavily.
Mongtong feints and then cracks Light's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Light down.
Light keeps the fight on the outside.
Mongtong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Light will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Light throws a nice looking combination but Mongtong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mongtong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mongtong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Light's head.
Mongtong is looking to clinch.
Light throws a series of punches but Mongtong avoids them all with ease.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mongtong looks to clinch
letting Light counter with a right hand.
Light is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Light misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Light has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Mongtong lands with an overhand left.
Mongtong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong 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.

Mongtong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mongtong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Light moves away.
Mongtong looks to land a left hand but Light moved out of range nicely.
Mongtong misses with a head kick.
Mongtong scoring well with a low kick there.
Mongtong throws a series of strikes that have Light backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mongtong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mongtong tries to clinch up.
Mongtong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Light.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong dodges the punch combination from Light.
Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mongtong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Light checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mongtong wants to clinch up but Light keeps it at a distance.
Light takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mongtong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Light checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mongtong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mongtong digs a good body shot into Light's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong moves to clinch but Light breaks away
and Light counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mongtong lands a jab to the nose.
Mongtong doesn't manage to clinch there - Light circles away.
Light has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mongtong tries to clinch up.
Mongtong thuds a left hand into Light's body.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the body.
Mongtong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Light.
Mongtong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Light. Those never looked like landing.
Mongtong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mongtong lands with a slapping head kick.
Mongtong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Mongtong lands but Light takes it in his stride.
Mongtong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mongtong tries to clinch but Light is having none of it.
Mongtong jabs Light to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mongtong is looking to clinch but Light is avoiding it.
Mongtong tries to clinch but Light moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong doesn't manage to clinch there - Light circles away.
Light chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mongtong can pounce on him.
Mongtong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Light rather than just go for the knockout.
Mongtong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Light takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mongtong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Light.
Light walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mongtong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mongtong connects with a leg kick. Light looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong 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!

Mongtong tries to clinch there but Light circles away.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Light moves away.
Mongtong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Light's sensitive parts.
Light lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mongtong circles away quickly and effectively.
Light closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mongtong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Light's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Mongtong.
Mongtong connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mongtong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongtong tries to clinch but Light is having none of it.
Mongtong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Light slips a jab and a cross from Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Light's head.
Mongtong feints and then cracks Light's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Light down.
Light swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mongtong counters with a head kick. That will keep Light thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mongtong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mongtong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Light's head.
Light fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mongtong is looking to slow Light down with leg kicks.
Wong Mongtong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light ducks right into an uppercut from Mongtong.
Mongtong closes the distance but Light moves to the side
and Light counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Light misses with a combination
and Mongtong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mongtong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mongtong wants to clinch.
Mongtong scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mongtong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mongtong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Light takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
Mongtong wants to clinch up but Light keeps it at a distance.
Mongtong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mongtong ducks under a wild hook from Light.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Light crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mongtong - the referee stops the clock and Light gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mongtong. Light manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong moves in looking to clinch but Light pushes him off.
Wong Mongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mongtong throws a nice inside leg kick.

Mongtong has managed to clinch.
Mongtong leaning against his opponent.
Mongtong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Light is trying to push Mongtong away but Mongtong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.
Peter Light has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mongtong lands a nice knee to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!

Wong Mongtong wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Marshall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marshall
vs
Luther

186 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

205 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Luther!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall misses with the combination.
Luther explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luther tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Jamal Luther has been cut.

Oooooh!!! Marshall has knocked Luther down with a huge combo! Marshall steps away and waves a wobbly Luther back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Luther is rocked!
Brian Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall looks to land a combination but Luther avoids it well.
Luther is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luther moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall catches Luther with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Luther forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Marshall!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Manuel Marquez
vs
jones

181 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
163 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Manuel Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete jones !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jones throws a hook but Marquez blocks it.

Marquez shoots in and gets a takedown into jones 's guard.

Marquez stands and steps away. jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
jones fails to land with a series of punches.

Marquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging jones to the ground. Marquez is now in jones 's guard.
jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquez is one step ahead there.
Marquez is looking to stand up but jones won't let him.

Marquez stands up from jones 's guard - Marquez perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as jones shoots in.

Marquez gets a takedown into half guard.
jones is pressing down on Marquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marquez wants to stand but jones is controlling his posture from full guard.

jones is working an open guard so Marquez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones dips to his left and cracks Marquez with an uppercut!

Marquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now jones is on top in guard.
jones wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jones advances to half guard.
Marquez is trying to stand up here but jones is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

jones seems to be working for a kimura but Marquez defends the submission attempt.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete jones !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hominick
vs
Slick

172 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

166 cm
20
148 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Slick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hominick tries to move into range but Slick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hominick shoots in looking for a takedown. Slick tries to sprawl out of it but Hominick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Slick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hominick is breathing heavily.
Slick lands strikes from half guard.
Slick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slick drops an elbow to the side of Hominick's head.
Slick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hominick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slick with shots to the head and body - Hominick looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick lands a big shot there that rocks Hominick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slick lands a big shot there that rocks Hominick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Hominick is rocked!
Hominick tries to hold on but Slick pushes him away.
Oh Hominick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hominick is trying to escape the mount.
Hominick seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slick looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hominick covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Slick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Holmes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Franco's chin.

Franco
vs
Holmes

181 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
177 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Holmes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a head kick that Franco semi-blocks.
Franco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Franco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmes works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
Franco cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
Franco cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.

Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Holmes pushes a forearm under Franco's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Franco is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Holmes!