CCF 28: Mrando vs. Taylor PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Romero could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Manuel Marquez's chin.

Romero
vs
Manuel Marquez

180 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

181 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Manuel Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marquez throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Romero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes.
Marquez slips under a jab.

Marquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marquez is in Romero's guard.

Marquez gets to his feet. Romero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquez.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquez ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Marquez on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marquez gets a takedown into half guard.

Marquez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Marquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Marquez's head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marquez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Marquez stands up and beckons Romero to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Romero shoots in.
Romero tries to clinch up
and Marquez counters with a nice body shot.
Romero shoots and misses
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
Victor Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
Marquez throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes.
Marquez throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquez. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero digs a good hook to Marquez's body.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marquez sprawls well. Marquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romero gets caught flat footed, as Marquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Marquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Romero, up you get!
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero tries for a takedown but Marquez circles away easily
and Marquez counters with a three punch combo that has Romero backing up. Romero nods at Marquez to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Marquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Romero counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marquez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romero fails to land the takedown.
Marquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romero pinned against the cage. Romero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romero misses with the combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marquez.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marquez decides to stand back up.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero takes a swing at Marquez's ribcage but misses.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.

Marquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Romero!

Marquez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Marquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Marquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Marquez dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.

Marquez gets to his feet. Romero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marquez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Marquez does a little dance to reset his feet.

Marquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Marquez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marquez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez misses with a wild body shot.
Victor Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Marquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Marquez shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romero misses with a left hand

and Marquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.

Marquez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Marquez lands with a nice body punch.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero swings widly with a right hand

and Marquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Juan Manuel Marquez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Marquez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Romero with a poor takedown

and Marquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.

Marquez stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Marquez slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Manuel Marquez 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!

Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Marquez throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marquez as he avoids it easily.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romero tries to keep at a distance but Marquez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Marquez breaks from the clinch.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Marquez ducks down to avoid it.

Marquez scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.

Marquez gets to his feet - Romero follows without any prompting.
Romero throws a head kick but Marquez moves out of range.
Jab by Romero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero swings for the body but Marquez moves out of range.
Romero throws a hook but Marquez avoids it easily.
Romero avoids the body shot from Marquez.
Marquez avoids a kick to the body.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquez works Romero's body with a nice hook.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
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!
Marquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marquez at a distance.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Romero rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marquez.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero thuds a left hand into Marquez's body.
Marquez misses with a wild combination.
Marquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquez misses with a wild combination.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Marquez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Romero gets caught flat footed, as Marquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Marquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marquez has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.

Marquez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Victor Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero catches Marquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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

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

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Juan Manuel Marquez!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Juan Manuel Marquez!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Juan Manuel Marquez!

Juan Manuel Marquez wins by unanimous decision!
Juan Manuel Marquez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcghee
vs
God

187 cm
26
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Mcghee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gully God!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for God.
Mcghee shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcghee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from God.
God displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcghee.
Mcghee fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Mcghee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcghee looks for a takedown but God sprawls well.
Mcghee fails to land the takedown.
God rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcghee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcghee looks for a takedown but God sprawls well.
Mcghee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says God as he avoids it easily.
God stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee shoots and misses

and God counters with a crisp one two that drops Mcghee! God thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mcghee to his feet! Mcghee is in big trouble!

Mcghee is rocked!
Mcghee is breathing heavily.
Mcghee leaves his chin hanging out and God seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mcghee crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gully God!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen Metalingus by Alter Bridge as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Adam Copeland enters the cage!

Swagger
vs
Copeland

198 cm
21
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland feints a jab promting Swagger to slip. Copeland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swagger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Jack Swagger has been cut.
Swagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Copeland swinging wildly here.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copeland as he avoids it easily.
Copeland cracks Swagger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Copeland connects with a body shot.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swagger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swagger avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Swagger is rocked!
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Swagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swagger.
Swagger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Copeland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swagger somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Swagger shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland lands with a big left! Swagger is wobbled badly! Copeland comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Swagger to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Copeland!
In his post fight interview, Adam Copeland started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snake
vs
Sully

196 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bach Sully!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Sully both land. Nice combination.
Sully throws a leg kick which misses Snake's front leg but catches the back leg as Snake tries to avoid it.
Snake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snake looks to land a right hand but Sully moved out of range.
Snake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snake takes a swing at Sully's ribcage but misses.
Sully stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Sully finds it's target.
Snake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sully.
A nice combination there by Sully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sully throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sully throws a leg kick which misses Snake's front leg but catches the back leg as Snake tries to avoid it.
Sully looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sully ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sully throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snake throws a low kick but Sully moves out of range easily.
Sully fakes the leg kick and cracks Snake in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snake misses the shot to the body.
Snake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sully!
Sully fails to land with a series of punches.

Snake gets a double leg takedown into Sully's guard.
Snake won't allow Sully to get back to his feet.
Sully utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.

Snake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sully is just riding it out for now. Snake eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Snake!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Snake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Stewart
vs
Mongtong

178 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

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, Paul Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mongtong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

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

Stewart is rocked!

It looks like Paul Stewart has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Mongtong.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.

Mongtong pushes Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
Mongtong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.
Clinched against the cage, Mongtong lands a big elbow that drops Stewart! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Stewart is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wong Mongtong!
A very excited looking Wong Mongtong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sladen Shockner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemek Karski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shockner comes to the cage accompanied by This is the new shit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shockner
vs
Karski

205 cm
29
275 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

187 cm
29
282 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sladen Shockner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Przemek Karski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shockner takes the fight into the clinch.
Karski goes for a takedown attempt but Shockner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

Shockner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shockner closes the distance and pushes Karski back into the cage.

Shockner breaks the clinch.

Shockner closes the distance and clinches.
Shockner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karski looking for a takedown.
Karski managing to block the knees to the body from Shockner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shockner scores a nice knee to the body.
Karski managing to block the knees to the body from Shockner.

Shockner breaks the clinch.

Shockner has Karski up against the cage in a clinch.
Shockner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shockner as Karski tries to tie him up.
Shockner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shockner is struggling to control the position.
Shockner stops a takedown attempt from Karski.
Sladen Shockner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Przemek Karski.
Shockner is leaning against Karski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karski looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shockner landing knees to the body.
Shockner lands a good knee to the midsection. Karski won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karski avoiding damage as Shockner throws knees to the body.
Come on Shockner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shockner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shockner.

Shockner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karski's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockner wants to stand up but Karski is controlling the position.

Karski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shockner pulls his head out easily.
Shockner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shockner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shockner wants to stand but Karski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Shockner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shockner moves into the clinch.
Shockner pushes Karski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shockner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Shockner rushes Karski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shockner lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shockner prevents the takedown attempt.

Shockner manages to break the clinch.
Shockner is pawing at Karski, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Karski's nose. Karski is badly hurt! Shockner pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Karski tries desperately to hold on but Shockner is relentless in his assault! As Karski receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Shockner away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sladen Shockner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

Wells
vs
Green

195 cm
31
289 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

192 cm
21
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Wells!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Green!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wells counters with a left and a right that stings Green.
Wells circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wells circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wells counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Wells counter with a right hand.
Wells circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wells scores with a punch to the head.
Green tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wells counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wells looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Wells cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Green is rocked!

It looks like Derrick Green has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells cracks Green with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Green tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wells pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Green is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Wells!
Chris Wells is the new super heavyweight champion!

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 Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Flair
vs
Gracie

176 cm
27
171 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Flair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solar Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribeiro Gracie.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Flair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flair wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

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

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Flair defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair is trying to stand.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flair is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flair is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Flair is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Flair is defending well.
Flair on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flair tries to get out of the position.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Flair defends the submission attempt.
Flair is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him

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

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flair defends it well.
Gracie stops Flair from getting back to his feet.

Gracie 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.

Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Flair could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Flair is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ribeiro Gracie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

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

Holmes
vs
Zaharn

180 cm
25
177 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Zaharn!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Zaharn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaharn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
Holmes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaharn throws a right and a left that Holmes avoids nicely.
Zaharn connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
Zaharn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holmes eats them both and turns towards Zaharn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaharn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Zaharn slips the punch.
Zaharn throws out a leg kick but Holmes moves out of range and Zaharn only half commits.
That kick from Holmes tenderised Zaharn's leg. Zaharn is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes looks to land a combination but Zaharn avoids it well.
Zaharn misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nice combo by Holmes! Oh, that's hurt him - Zaharn falls to the canvas and Holmes follows him into side control.

It looks like Ray Zaharn has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Holmes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zaharn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Holmes yanks on the arm and Zaharn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Holmes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocky Holmes!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barlon Mrando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Miseria Cantare - The Beginning as his entrance music. Jake Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mrando
vs
Taylor

200 cm
20
200 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

188 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barlon Mrando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tests Mrando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Mrando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Mrando moved out of range nicely.
Mrando slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Mrando ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Mrando takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mrando attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mrando's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mrando scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor misses the jab.
Mrando attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes a swing at Mrando's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Nice body kick from Mrando.
Mrando on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mrando tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taylor counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mrando has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Taylor!
Jake Taylor is the new light heavyweight champion!