DBC I PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kompakt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Gracie Family Entrada. Magakian has chosen Sevak Magakian Highlights as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Magakian

225 cm
24
156 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

182 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kompakt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Magakian.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Magakian lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Magakian jumps back.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.

Magakian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Magakian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magakian is aware though and is defending well.
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!

Gracie working for a triangle but Magakian defends it easily.
Magakian thows a big elbow that misses.
Magakian wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magakian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magakian.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magakian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magakian lands a couple of elbows.
Magakian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Magakian defends easily.
Magakian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!

Magakian gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kompakt Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Magakian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Magakian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magakian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magakian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magakian is one step ahead there.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Magakian trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Magakian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magakian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magakian defends well.
Magakian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Magakian from controlling successfully.
Magakian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magakian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sevak Magakian has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Magakian gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sevak Magakian!
Sevak Magakian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up. Daniel Cartman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Riley
vs
Cartman

195 cm
29
170 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

185 cm
29
162 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley misses with a straight left.
Cartman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cartman misses with the combination.
Cartman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartman throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartman throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Cartman throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Cartman fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
Daniel Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartman.
Cartman tries to work over Riley's front leg with a kick but Riley checks it.
Cartman looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Riley misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartman misses with a double jab
and Riley counters with a nice uppercut.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Cartman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman is looking to score with low kicks.
Cartman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cartman misses with a body kick.
Cartman throws a head kick that misses.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Cartman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartman throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Cartman.
Cartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Riley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartman wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.

Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Riley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartman!
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riley tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cartman stands up and beckons Riley to his feet.
Riley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley swings for the body but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartman thinking.
Cartman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniel Cartman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley moves out of range of the body kick.
Cartman misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cartman scores with a body shot.
Cartman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Cartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cartman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riley checks a leg kick.
Cartman throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Cartman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Riley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cartman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cartman looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Riley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cartman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Cartman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Riley avoids the head kick by Cartman.
Cartman throws the kick towards the body but Riley avoids it.
Cartman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Cartman.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartman looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Cartman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartman misses with a double jab
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Cartman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartman.
Cartman digs a good hook to Riley's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman scores with a one two! Riley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Riley is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cartman throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Riley is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Cartman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis McGenessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGenessy's choice of entrance music: Punch Out!!!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gamburyan
vs
McGenessy

165 cm
29
159 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

174 cm
23
157 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis McGenessy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGenessy misses with a two punch combination.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamburyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGenessy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Gamburyan drives through with a takedown into McGenessy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gamburyan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGenessy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but McGenessy keeps moving.
Gamburyan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGenessy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Manvel Gamburyan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGenessy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gamburyan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gamburyan not doing much here.
Gamburyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamburyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGenessy defending well though.
McGenessy wants to get back to full guard but Gamburyan has passed into side control.

Gamburyan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gamburyan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamburyan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy is looking to reverse the position.
McGenessy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gamburyan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGenessy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gamburyan lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamburyan is staying tight to McGenessy's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Gamburyan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGenessy prevents Gamburyan from improving position.
McGenessy tries to escape but Gamburyan is in control.
Gamburyan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Gamburyan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McGenessy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gamburyan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McGenessy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gamburyan lets go of the hold and McGenessy can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manvel Gamburyan!
Manvel Gamburyan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cragen comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Cragen. Goldsmith has chosen Dos Equis as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cragen
vs
Goldsmith

182 cm
28
186 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cragen does no damage.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown but Goldsmith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Goldsmith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cragen quickly recovers to half guard.

Goldsmith is looking for a kimura but Cragen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldsmith to get the leverage.
Goldsmith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldsmith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Goldsmith is working for a kimura but Cragen is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cragen is trying to stand back up but Goldsmith is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith is looking to take a break and control but Cragen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jonathan Goldsmith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cragen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldsmith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cragen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cragen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldsmith swivels and escapes.
Goldsmith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cragen.
Cragen is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Goldsmith misses.
Goldsmith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cragen dives in and grabs Goldsmith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldsmith pushes down on Cragen's head and hops out.
Cragen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldsmith defends it nicely.
Cragen tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldsmith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldsmith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cragen dives in and grabs Goldsmith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldsmith pushes down on Cragen's head and hops out.
Goldsmith misses with the combination.

Cragen scores a takedown into full mount!
Goldsmith tries to hold on but Cragen pushes him away.
Goldsmith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cragen looking to ground and pound but Goldsmith is blocking nicely.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is looking to improve his position but Cragen isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cragen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goldsmith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cragen!
Goldsmith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goldsmith working Cragen over with strikes here.
Goldsmith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Cragen is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldsmith has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldsmith get's back to his feet.
Cragen misses with a few strikes there.
Goldsmith throws a head kick that misses.
Cragen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cragen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldsmith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cragen tries for a takedown but Goldsmith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cragen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goldsmith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cragen is fending him off so far but Goldsmith persists. Nope, Cragen circles away and we're back to standing.
Cragen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Goldsmith drops Cragen with a left right combo! Goldsmith follows him down to the ground into side control.

Cragen is rocked!

It looks like Don Cragen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Goldsmith tries for a kimura but Cragen is defending well.
Oh Cragen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldsmith taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldsmith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Goldsmith stands up and beckons Cragen to his feet.
Cragen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldsmith tries to avoid it but Cragen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldsmith to the ground. Goldsmith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goldsmith lands with a right and another and another! Cragen is in big trouble! Goldsmith lands again and this time it's lights out for Cragen! A quality knockout there for Goldsmith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonathan Goldsmith!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Goldsmith 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
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Super Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu has chosen Ridin Dirty as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hero
vs
Datu

180 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
28
150 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Super Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datu tries to clinch up.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Datu ducks down to avoid it.

Datu forces Hero back against the cage and clinches.
Hero tries to break free but Datu pushes him back against the cage.

Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hero misses with a body kick.
Datu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Datu tenderised Hero's leg. Hero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hero misses with a leg kick

and Datu counters with a single leg into guard. Hero didn't expect that.
Datu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Datu thows a big elbow that misses.
Datu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datu trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Datu controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jericho Datu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Datu throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Datu blocks the body kick.

Datu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Datu is in Hero's guard.
Datu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Datu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jericho Datu.

Datu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to control Datu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hero avoid being mounted?

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

Datu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hero is just riding it out for now. Datu eventually gives up the hold.
Hero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Datu on the ground.
Datu works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Datu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hero some visible discomfort.
Hero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Datu is controlling him well.
Hero is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Datu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Datu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hero is trying to escape the position but Datu is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Datu scores with punches from side control.
Datu is working Hero over with some ground and pound from side control.

Datu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Datu's guard! Nice work there by Hero!
Datu is controlling Hero's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Datu is on top in guard.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Datu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Datu tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Datu thuds a left hand into Hero's body.

Datu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hero on his heels. He'll look to pass Hero's guard now, I'm sure.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datu pushing down on Hero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Datu is looking for a kimura but Hero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Datu to get the leverage.
Hero tries to roll over but Datu keeps him under control.

Datu seems to be working for a kimura but Hero defends the submission attempt.

Datu seems to be working for a kimura but Hero defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datu uses his free foot to push down on Hero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hero.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Datu has control of Hero's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hero regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Datu forces the positional change into back control.
Hero trying to control the action but Datu just sinks the hooks in.

Datu has his arm under Hero's chin here. Game over son! Datu squeezes tightly and Hero is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jericho Datu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Rostomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostomi comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Huang has chosen Special Agent Huang as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hamid Rostomi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rostomi
vs
Huang

185 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

163 cm
28
144 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamid Rostomi!
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, George Huang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into Rostomi's guard.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rostomi keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.

Huang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Huang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rostomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huang counters with a good low kick that Rostomi was not able to check.
Huang scores with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Huang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rostomi tries to keep at a distance but Huang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rostomi tries for a takedown but Huang manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rostomi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Huang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rostomi to the mat. Rostomi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Huang trying to control but Rostomi is working from the bottom.

Huang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rostomi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rostomi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rostomi!
Huang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rostomi trying to control the action but Huang is working from the bottom.

Huang actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huang controlling the position.

Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang keeping moving, preventing Rostomi from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Huang has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rostomi doesn't defend quickly enough and Huang has managed to lock this one up! Can Rostomi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huang on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Huang!
A very excited looking George Huang 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
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Putin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renato Barral's chin.

Putin
vs
Barral

180 cm
30
148 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

161 cm
29
134 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Barral!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Putin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barral sprawls well initially but Putin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barral won't allow Putin to pass to mount.
Putin is working hard here to advance position.
Barral keeping control of the position.
Putin is pressing down on Barral's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barral is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Renato Barral was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Putin cracks Barral with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Putin there.

Barral is rocked!
Barral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Putin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Putin cracks Barral with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barral looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Putin finish him?
Barral is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Barral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Putin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin Rushes Barral and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Barral is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Putin Piles on the pressure and Barral crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Putin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davenport might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ready for the Fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davenport
vs
Man

182 cm
23
186 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
179 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Davenport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Man!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davenport avoids the body shot from Man.
Davenport dodges the punch combination from Man.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Davenport, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Davenport against the cage but Davenport circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Davenport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davenport defends it nicely.
Thomas Davenport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bat Man.
Davenport moves out of range of the strikes.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Davenport as Man shoots in.
Man with a poor takedown

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

Man has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Davenport is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Man.
Davenport takes a little break here. Man wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Davenport easily slips into full mount!
Man working to try and regain half guard.

Davenport is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Man can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davenport prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Man tries to lock up and control but Davenport gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Man looks gassed!
Davenport looking to control and managing it successfully.
Man tries to lock up and control but Davenport gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Davenport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davenport swivels and escapes.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Davenport counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a two punch combination.

Davenport decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davenport prevents Man from improving his position.
Davenport perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davenport has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Man is looking for a sweep. Davenport is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davenport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thomas Davenport just wasn't active enough.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Davenport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davenport swivels and escapes.
Davenport misses with a wild body shot.
Man with a hook.

Davenport is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Man's half guard.
Man trying to control but Davenport postures up.
Davenport is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man trying to hold on to Davenport's head to control him but Davenport postures up.
Man wants to control but Davenport passes into side.
Man is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davenport presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Man is breathing heavily.
Davenport trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davenport avoids the attempt from Man to control.
Davenport controlling from the full mount.
Man really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Man tries to lock up and control but Davenport gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davenport kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Davenport takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Man is looking to improve his position but Davenport isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davenport lands a nice shot to the head.
Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Man actively working from the bottom here.
Davenport wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davenport's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davenport's back!
Davenport tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Davenport bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Man is looking for a triangle here but Davenport uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davenport is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davenport is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Davenport dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Davenport shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davenport sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas Davenport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bat Man.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davenport fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Davenport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a hook but Davenport blocks it.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Davenport counters with a slapping leg kick.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davenport counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Man throws a series of punches but Davenport moves out of range.
Davenport turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davenport throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davenport lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Davenport is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Davenport throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Bat Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davenport gets slowly back to his feet.
Davenport feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davenport shoots in but no luck this time.
Davenport tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Man misses the jab.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davenport's waist but Davenport gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davenport misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Davenport.

Davenport drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Man looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davenport has picked Man up and slammed him! Man can't keep hold of the triangle and Davenport manages to pass to side control!
Davenport remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Davenport keeps moving and retains side control.
Man taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thomas Davenport overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
Davenport is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davenport not doing much here.
Man tries to get to full guard but Davenport has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man is not content to let Davenport control the position.
Bat Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man is looking to improve his position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Davenport!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaya has chosen Jimi Hendrix - All along the Watchtower as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

ORielly
vs
Takaya

180 cm
30
156 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

171 cm
27
152 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO

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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Takaya!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORielly throws a head kick but Takaya moves out of range.

Takaya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches ORielly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
ORielly defending against the ground and pound.
Takaya just content to control the position.
ORielly keeps Takaya under control for a moment.
Takaya trying to control the action but ORielly is working from the bottom.
Takaya tries to advance to mount but ORielly denies him.
Takaya wants to control but ORielly is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takaya working the ground and pound but ORielly is defending the strikes.
ORielly is not content to let Takaya control the position.
Takaya just content to control the position.
Takaya in side control, throwing shots but ORielly defends.

Takaya swings around for an armbar but ORielly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takaya's guard.
Takaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaya looking to hit a scissor sweep but ORielly is one step ahead there.
Takaya looking to control.
Takaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ORielly throws a big right hand that misses.
Takaya is trying to hold ORielly in close to prevent damage but ORielly has managed to pass into half guard.
ORielly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takaya's head.
Takaya is trying to get back to full guard.
ORielly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takaya manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya is trying to control the position but ORielly postures up.
Takaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Takaya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ORielly is aware though and is defending well.

Takaya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ORielly defends it easily.
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but Takaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORielly wants to pass the guard but Takaya is keeping the position.
ORielly trying to control but Takaya is working from the bottom.
Takaya trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ORielly working some strikes from top position.
ORielly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ORielly postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takaya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takaya working a defensive guard here.
ORielly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but Takaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly pushing down on Takaya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ORielly lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Takaya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Takaya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aiden ORielly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORielly misses with a body kick.
Takaya looks for a takedown but ORielly sprawls well.
ORielly defending well as Takaya loads up on a big left hand.
Takaya thuds a left hand into ORielly's body.
ORielly jabs at Takaya's body.
Takaya throws an overhand right that lands on ORielly's shoulder, as ORielly tries to avoid the shot.
Takaya tries to clinch up.
Takaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORielly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Takaya.
Nice uppercut there from ORielly.
Takaya misses with a body shot.
ORielly cracks Takaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
ORielly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ORielly throws the kick towards the body but Takaya avoids it.
ORielly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takaya.
Takaya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takaya throws a hook to the side of ORielly's head but ORielly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by ORielly.
ORielly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takaya.
ORielly jabs Takaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ORielly.
ORielly misses with an uppercut.
ORielly throws a front kick aimed at Takaya's knee but Takaya avoids it well.
Takaya looks for a takedown but ORielly sprawls well.
ORielly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ORielly looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaya is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from ORielly 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 Takaya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takaya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takaya avoids the body shot from ORielly.
ORielly cracks the inside of Takaya's front leg.
Takaya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ORielly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aiden ORielly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
ORielly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaya moves away.
ORielly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaya.
Aiden ORielly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaya connects with a jab.
Good work by Takaya as he checks the leg kick.
ORielly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takaya ducks under a wild hook from ORielly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
ORielly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takaya throws out the jab.
Takaya takes one to the chin there.
Takaya fails with the takedown.
Takaya misses with a looping left.

Takaya clinches up against the cage.
ORielly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Takaya.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

ORielly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ORielly scoring well with a low kick there.
ORielly misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden ORielly dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Takaya fails with a takedown attempt.
ORielly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ORielly but ORielly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ORielly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takaya at a distance.
A punch combination from Takaya misses.

Takaya closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming ORielly to the mat! ORielly manages to get full guard.
Takaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takaya trying to control the position from guard on top but ORielly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya preventing the sweep.

ORielly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takaya defends well.
Takaya is looking to work some ground and pound but ORielly has wrist control.
ORielly keeping moving, preventing Takaya from controlling successfully.
Takaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takaya trying to control but ORielly is working from the bottom.
Takaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ORielly swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yoshihiro Takaya wasn't active enough on the ground.
ORielly throws a body kick that misses.
ORielly missing with a left hand there. Takaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Takaya forces ORielly back against the cage and clinches.
Takaya tries a body shot but ORielly blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya is trying to force a seperation but ORielly has the dominant position.
ORielly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from ORielly.
ORielly prevents a body shot from Takaya.
Takaya takes a shot to the head.
ORielly cracks Takaya with a nice body shot.

ORielly breaks the clinch.
Takaya tries to clinch but ORielly is having none of it.
ORielly throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Takaya counter with a right hand.
ORielly throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Takaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ORielly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takaya misses with a body shot.
Takaya thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from ORielly does no damage.
ORielly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takaya back to the cage. ORielly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
ORielly fails to land with a series of punches.
Takaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ORielly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ORielly takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
ORielly connects with a body shot that sends Takaya's belly button to the back.
ORielly misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aiden ORielly.
I think ORielly 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Takaya!
Yoshihiro Takaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III comes to the cage accompanied by Come To Daddy. Bandicoot has chosen Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix as his entrance music. Crash Bandicoot has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Russian Experiment III's chin.

Experiment III
vs
Bandicoot

174 cm
31
169 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

172 cm
28
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandicoot. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Experiment III connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Experiment III shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bandicoot wants to stand and escape but Experiment III is having none of it.

Bandicoot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Experiment III uses it to pass to side control.
Experiment III creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Experiment III cracks Bandicoot with a big right hand but Bandicoot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment III lands some shots froms side control.
Bandicoot sneaks back into half guard.

Experiment III wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot trying to control but Experiment III postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Experiment III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Experiment III keeps him under control.
Experiment III has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bandicoot wants to get back to his feet.
Experiment III prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Experiment III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bandicoot's head.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Experiment III frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bandicoot stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment III.

Experiment III has his foot on Bandicoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandicoot works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment III is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws and elbow that misses. Experiment III uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandicoot's guard. Nice move by Experiment III!

Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Experiment III has passed into half guard!
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Experiment III frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Experiment III lands with some strikes.
Experiment III lands a heavy elbow.
Bandicoot manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but Bandicoot defending well.
Experiment III looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment III wants to pass to mount but Bandicoot is defending the position.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard.
Experiment III postures up and lands a big shot to Bandicoot's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Experiment III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Experiment III pushes his legs off easily.
Experiment III cracks Bandicoot with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Experiment III is avoiding it.

Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into Experiment III's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot wanted to stand there but Experiment III had control of the position.
Experiment III keeping full guard, as Bandicoot tries to pass.

Experiment III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandicoot wants to get up but he can't break Experiment III's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Experiment III wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.
Bandicoot advances position into side control!
Experiment III tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bandicoot tries for a kimura but Experiment III is defending well.
Experiment III is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandicoot is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Experiment III tries to reverse the position but Bandicoot maintains control.

Bandicoot is working for a guillotine from mount but Experiment III frees his head quite easily.
Bandicoot prevents Experiment III from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III blocking the ground and pound.
Experiment III takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Experiment III working to try and regain half guard.
Bandicoot landing strikes from the mount and Experiment III is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bandicoot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Experiment III is working to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Experiment III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throwing strikes here but Experiment III is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Russian Experiment III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Experiment III is squirming around, avoiding Bandicoot's attempts to control the action.
Experiment III tries to reverse the position but Bandicoot maintains control.

Experiment III defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bandicoot.
Experiment III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandicoot is landing with some decent strikes but Experiment III is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Experiment III is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Bandicoot swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Experiment III is now in Bandicoot's guard. A big mistake from Bandicoot there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Experiment III passes into half guard.

Experiment III is working for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending it quite comfortably.

Experiment III is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot 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!

Bandicoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment III makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment III circles away.
Bandicoot wants to clinch up but Experiment III keeps it at a distance.
Bandicoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Experiment III's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Experiment III duly obliges.

Experiment III shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Experiment III landing with the ground and pound.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Experiment III is working Bandicoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III advances to half guard.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Experiment III is looking for a kimura here.
Experiment III tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandicoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Experiment III keeps him under control.

Experiment III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandicoot defends it well.
Bandicoot looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.

Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Experiment III pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot is defending against the submission attempts here by Experiment III.
Experiment III takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Experiment III moves into full mount! Bandicoot won't be happy about that!
Experiment III lands a big elbow.

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Experiment III lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Experiment III punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Experiment III has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bandicoot's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to hold on but Experiment III postures up.
Bandicoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Experiment III kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandicoot tries to buck Experiment III off but he can't manage it.
Experiment III scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Experiment III working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bandicoot wants to control but Experiment III is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandicoot wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment III!