Rising 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Matic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Reed's chin.

Reed
vs
Matic

205 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
29
141 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.

Reed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matic uses from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matic defends well.
Matic wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Matic pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Matic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matic.

Matic is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matic to get the leverage.
Reed trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
Reed keeping full guard, as Matic tries to pass.
Matic postures up.
Reed keeping full guard, as Matic tries to pass.

Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Matic stands and steps away. Reed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws a right hand that Matic ducks under and follows up with a left that Matic also avoids with ease.
Reed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Josh Matic has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Matic is rocked!
Matic looks gassed!
Reed drops Matic with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Matic! Reed dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Reed!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

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

Hanks
vs
Stewart

188 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hanks!
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, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stewart gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hanks looking for submissions off his back.

Hanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hanks actively working from the bottom here.

Hanks looking for submissions off his back.

Hanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart trying to control the action but Hanks is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hanks looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanks looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Hanks is working away.
Stewart is pressing down on Hanks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanks is holding on for now.

Hanks actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart is trying to control. Hanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.

Stewart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.

Hanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Hanks is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Hanks is having none of it.
Stewart is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Stewart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanks has wrist control.
Stewart postures up and lands a big shot to Hanks's brow.

Hanks has an active guard here but Stewart has managed to pass into half guard.
Stewart is pressing down on Hanks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanks is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanks actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hanks actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hanks!
Stewart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hanks gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Hanks actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Antonio Hanks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanks throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.

Stewart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanks on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanks's guard now, I'm sure.
Stewart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hanks has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanks has a closed guard, preventing Stewart from standing up.

Hanks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanks keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Stewart wants to stand but Hanks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hanks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.

Hanks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stewart gets to his feet - Hanks follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stewart has managed to clinch.

Hanks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stewart is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hanks to the mat. Hanks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stewart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hanks is looking to sinch up a triangle. Stewart throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hanks's body to avoid the submission. Hanks has instead reached around Stewart's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hanks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Hanks!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by I Love this Road (Emerson Drive). Emerson Cain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cain
vs
Silva

185 cm
24
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emerson Cain!
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, Quinton Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva wants to clinch up but Cain keeps it at a distance.

Silva darts in and clinches Cain up against the cage.

Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Cain denies him.
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Cain struggling a bit here.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cain's legs.
Cain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.

Cain looking for submissions off his back.
Cain gets back to full guard.
Cain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Cain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Cain advances to half guard.

Cain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cain.

Cain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emerson Cain!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Trickle
vs
Funkyama

170 cm
29
168 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

175 cm
26
169 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Trickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trickle checks a leg kick.
Funkyama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trickle's hands.

It looks like Cole Trickle has been cut.
Funkyama jabs at Trickle's body.
Funkyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trickle swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trickle.
Funkyama leaves Trickle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Funkyama dodges the punch combination from Trickle.
Trickle shoots and misses
and Funkyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Trickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trickle is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trickle with a poor takedown
and Funkyama counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trickle moves out of range of the body kick from Funkyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funkyama drops Trickle with a beautiful combination! Trickle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Funkyama is looking for the KO!
Funkyama lands a nice shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Trickle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Trickle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Funkyama scores with a counter punch that sends Trickle to the canvas! Funkyama smells blood - he's punishing Trickle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Trickle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Funkyama!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gradie Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archie Balboa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Balboa
vs
Freeman

185 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Archie Balboa!
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, Gradie Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freeman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balboa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Freeman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Balboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balboa tries to get out of the position.
Freeman throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Freeman swings around for an armbar but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Freeman's guard.
Balboa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeman's guard.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman has Balboa pulled in close to control his posture.
Balboa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freeman is on top in guard.
Freeman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balboa is proving hard to escape from.
Balboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Archie Balboa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Freeman misses the target.
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Freeman working hard to break the clinch.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Freeman's ribcage.
Freeman looks gassed!
Balboa lands an elbow just above Freeman 's eye.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Freeman drops back down to his feet.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Balboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freeman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa lands a nice elbow.
Balboa lands an elbow inside.
Balboa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balboa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freeman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balboa.
Freeman takes a knee to the side of the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa lands a nice elbow.

Freeman is rocked!
Nice elbow from Balboa.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Balboa lands an elbow just above Freeman 's eye.
Balboa has Freeman pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Freeman is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Balboa - that's hurt Freeman badly! Oh, another knee lands and Freeman is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Freeman doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Archie Balboa!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paris Rozario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Slayton (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!

Rozario
vs
Slayton

173 cm
29
168 lbs
9 - 3 - 2

190 cm
23
167 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paris Rozario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Slayton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozario dodges the punch combination from Slayton.
Slayton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slayton lands with a hook. Rozario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayton. That's going to slow Rozario down.
Slayton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rozario takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slayton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayton scores with the left hand. Rozario knows he should have avoided that one.
Slayton throws a hook to the side of Rozario's head but Rozario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayton tries to work over Rozario's front leg with a kick but Rozario checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozario turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rozario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slayton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slayton throws a jab when Rozario was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rozario. Slayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayton jabs Rozario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rozario misses the target.
A big right from Slayton misses.
Slayton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rozario in his tracks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rozario 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 Slayton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slayton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Rozario has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rozario lands with a light punch inside.
Rozario looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozario comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slayton managing to block the knees to the body from Rozario.
A short right from Rozario.
Slayton has had enough of the clinch but Rozario keeps him there for the moment.
Slayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayton blocks the elbow strike.
Slayton avoiding damage as Rozario throws knees to the body.
Slayton is trying to push Rozario away but Rozario has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rozario looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rozario missing with knees to the body.
Rozario is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slayton is defending well for now.
Rozario lands an elbow inside that Slayton shrugs off.
Rozario digs a right hand underneath Slayton's ribcage. Slayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Rozario.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayton is trying to break the clinch but Rozario is controlling him.
Slayton is trying to break free.
Rozario lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slayton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rozario lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slayton avoiding damage as Rozario throws knees to the body.
Slayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rozario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rozario misses with a body punch.
Slayton avoids the elbow strike from Rozario, against the cage.
Rozario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rozario throws an elbow that misses.
Rozario lands an elbow that stopped Slayton in his tracks for a moment.
Slayton has had enough of the clinch but Rozario keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozario is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slayton is defending well for now.
Rozario lands an elbow inside that Slayton shrugs off.
Slayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slayton can't break the clinch.
Slayton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rozario lands an elbow just above Slayton 's eye.
Rozario looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rozario unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayton avoids the elbow strike from Rozario, against the cage.
Rozario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rozario tries a body shot but Slayton blocks it.
Rozario throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rozario throws the left hand but Slayton avoids the punch easily.
Slayton misses with an uppercut.
Slayton slips a jab from Rozario.
Slayton misses with a leg kick
enabling Rozario to counter with a crisp jab.
Rozario looks to land a right hand but Slayton moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayton.
Slayton throws a nice looking combination but Rozario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozario slips under a jab from Slayton.
Rozario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayton.
Rozario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Slayton misses
and Rozario counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayton jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayton cracks a nice hook into Rozario's ribs.
Andrew Slayton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayton lands a jab to the nose.
Slayton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rozario moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Slayton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rozario doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Slayton.
Rozario motions for Slayton to come forward. Rozario throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rozario looks to land a body kick but Slayton moved away.
Slayton lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rozario.
Rozario loads up on a big right hand but Slayton slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozario throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozario slips under a jab from Slayton.
Slayton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rozario. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Slayton misses.
Rozario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slayton.
Rozario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayton.
Slayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rozario. Rozario obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayton looks to land a combination. Rozario sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slayton misses with a double jab
and Rozario finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozario misses with a body kick.
Slayton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slayton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozario.
Slayton looks to throw the jab but Rozario is out of range.
Rozario swings widly with a right hand
and Slayton counters with an outside leg kick.
Slayton throws a hook but Rozario avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Slayton as he connects with a hook.
Slayton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozario at a distance.
Rozario thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slayton if he has to take too many more of those.
Slayton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rozario moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Slayton coming out on top.
Rozario ducks under a wild hook from Slayton.
Slayton throws a hook to the side of Rozario's head but Rozario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rozario slips a jab from Slayton.
The fighters circling - Slayton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rozario lands with a nice body punch.
A right-left combo lands from Slayton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rozario gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayton managing to block the knees to the body from Rozario.
Rozario tries a knee to the head but Slayton blocks it.
Slayton blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slayton throws a nice looking combination but Rozario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rozario forces Slayton back against the cage and clinches.
Rozario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rozario misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rozario lands an elbow inside.
Slayton tries to break free but Rozario pushes him back against the cage.
Slayton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rozario misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayton has had enough of the clinch but Rozario keeps him there for the moment.
Rozario throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rozario lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rozario tries to land knees in the clinch but Slayton avoids the damage to the body.
Slayton blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozario throws an elbow that misses.
Rozario pushes off an throws an elbow but Slayton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rozario misses with the head strike.
Slayton blocks the elbow strike.
Slayton blocks the elbow strike.
Slayton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rozario throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayton.
Rozario prevents Slayton from breaking the clinch.
Rozario digs a right hand underneath Slayton's ribcage. Slayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slayton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slayton blocks an elbow strike.
Rozario misses with an elbow strike.
Slayton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rozario lands an elbow just above Slayton 's eye.
Rozario with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayton tries to circle away but Rozario has him pinned against the cage.
Rozario misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rozario tries a knee to the head but Slayton blocks it.
Slayton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rozario working Slayton over with knees to the body.
Slayton takes an elbow to the temple.
Slayton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rozario lands an elbow just above Slayton 's eye.
Rozario with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rozario misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozario misses with the head strike.
Slayton managing to block the knees to the body from Rozario.
Slayton avoids the elbow strike from Rozario, against the cage.
Rozario tries a body shot but Slayton blocks it.
Slayton wants to break free but Rozario has control.
Rozario lands an elbow just above Slayton 's eye.
Rozario keeps control of Slayton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rozario has a couple of punches blocked by Slayton.
Slayton tries to circle away but Rozario has him pinned against the cage.
Rozario pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slayton can't break the clinch.
Rozario tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rozario tries to land knees in the clinch but Slayton avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayton wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rozario throws an elbow but misses.
Slayton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rozario is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rozario misses with a knee strike.
Rozario misses with a punch to the body.
Slayton is trying to force a seperation but Rozario has the dominant position.
Slayton avoids the elbow strike from Rozario, against the cage.
Rozario misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rozario creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rozario swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slayton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slayton is looking to break free of the clinch but Rozario has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paris Rozario showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rozario has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paris Rozario!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dresden Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruez has chosen Face Breaker - Poison Pen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carmichael
vs
Ruez

170 cm
24
167 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
163 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dresden Carmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvin Ruez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruez throws a series of punches but Carmichael avoids them all with ease.
Ruez misses with a takedown attempt - Carmichael sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carmichael scores with a nice body kick.
Carmichael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruez lands with a kick to the temple. Carmichael shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carmichael.
Ruez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carmichael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruez tries to clinch up
and Carmichael counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmichael plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruez looks to land a combination but Carmichael avoids it well.
Ruez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carmichael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carmichael keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ruez.
Ruez avoids the head kick by Carmichael.
Carmichael scores with a punch to the head.
Ruez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carmichael.
Carmichael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carmichael connects with a body shot that sends Ruez's belly button to the back.
Carmichael stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carmichael wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carmichael.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmichael throws a front kick aimed at Ruez's knee but Ruez avoids it well.
Carmichael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruez.
Dresden Carmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Carmichael tries to keep at a distance but Ruez has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruez's efforts to push away.
Ruez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carmichael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruez taking a breather.
Ruez prevents Carmichael from breaking the clinch.
Ruez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carmichael gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dresden Carmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvin Ruez.

Ruez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruez tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez misses with a wild body shot.
Ruez looks to land a left hand but Carmichael moved out of range nicely.
Ruez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruez throws a leg kick but Carmichael checks it.
Ruez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruez throws a body punch but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael lands a really nice looking cross but Ruez seems unphased.
Carmichael lands a nice shot that snaps Ruez's head back.
Carmichael ducks under a wild hook from Ruez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruez takes one to the chin there.
Carmichael throws a leg kick which misses Ruez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruez tries to avoid it.
Carmichael digs a good body shot into Ruez's ribs.
Ruez looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carmichael, right into the meat.
Carmichael throws a head kick that misses.
Ruez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carmichael counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruez shoots in looking for a takedown but Carmichael manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carmichael tests Ruez's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Ruez is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruez walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ruez limp body while Carmichael jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dresden Carmichael!
Dresden Carmichael thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Maggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maggio's entrance music is Speak Softly Love. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammer's choice of entrance music: M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This. M C Hammer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Maggio
vs
C Hammer

175 cm
30
183 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

181 cm
29
181 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Maggio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a low kick but Maggio moves out of range easily.
Maggio is looking to clinch.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Hammer.
Maggio throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Maggio throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
A big left from Maggio misses.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
Maggio scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer motions for Maggio to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maggio throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Maggio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammer.
Maggio is breathing heavily.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Maggio is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Maggio blocks the body kick.
Hammer jabs at Maggio's body.
Maggio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maggio rather than just go for the knockout.
Maggio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
M C Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maggio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Maggio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maggio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maggio tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Maggio slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Maggio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maggio is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Maggio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammer.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot.
Maggio slips a straight right by Hammer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer thuds a left hand into Maggio's body.
Maggio throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Maggio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maggio ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maggio 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 Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maggio tries to work over Hammer's front leg with a kick but Hammer checks it.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Maggio.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maggio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maggio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammer. Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maggio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a jab to Maggio's midsection.
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!
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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

Maggio is rocked!

It looks like Tony Maggio has been cut.
Hammer throws a powerful right kick. Maggio tried to block low but the kick was high! Maggio was taken right off of his feet! Hammer jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). M C Hammer!
M C Hammer took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russel Ebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebert comes to the cage accompanied by Mean Street - Van Halen. Yamamoto has chosen Ambitionz az a ridah as his entrance music. Go Yamamoto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ebert
vs
Yamamoto

182 cm
31
185 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

189 cm
24
199 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russel Ebert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Go Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert cracks Yamamoto with an open hand slap.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Ebert should have avoided that one.
Ebert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebert misses with a hook.
Yamamoto keeps Ebert at a distance using the push kick.
Yamamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ebert misses with a looping right.
Ebert misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ebert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ebert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ebert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ebert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamamoto tries a low kick but Ebert avoids it.
Yamamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Ebert's side.
Ebert is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto throws out a powerful jab.
Ebert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Ebert is rocked!
A solid body kick from Yamamoto.
Oh Ebert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ebert seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle, before Yamamoto throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ebert's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Yamamoto lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Go Yamamoto!
Go Yamamoto is the new middleweight champion!
Go Yamamoto really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.