Bellum 33: Hyashi Lounge 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serious Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth Public Enemy No.1. Keith James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Black
vs
James

196 cm
25
267 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
28
265 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serious Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Serious Black has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Black fails with the takedown.

James instigates a clinch.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.

Black is rocked!
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Black tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serious Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.

James jumps into guard, dragging Black to the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Black trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black preventing the sweep.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
James tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Black has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black avoids the attempt from James to control.
James is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
James tries to reverse the position but Black maintains control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James wants to get back to his feet.
Black wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
Black unloading with bombs!
Black lands a heavy elbow.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
James is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
James is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Black wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black lands a nice shot to the head.
Black breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Serious Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Black drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.

James pulls guard.
Black won't allow James to sweep him here.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Black is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.

James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.

James has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Serious Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Black stands up from James's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Serious Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith James.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Serious Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James is breathing heavily.
James looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Black lands but James takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black fails with a takedown attempt.
James tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serious Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

James drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.

James clinches up against the cage.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Black. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.

James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to strike from the bottom.
James wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
James throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Keith James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Black closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James tries a low kick but Black avoids it.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

James gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is working Black over against the cage.
James can't get the takedown.
James cracks Black with a nice body shot.

James jumps into guard, dragging Black to the mat.
James has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keith James!

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 Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obahdaya Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Limbtwister
vs
Stalin

195 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY
[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obahdaya Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin missing with a left hand there. Limbtwister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Limbtwister on the side of the head.
Stalin missing with a left hand there. Limbtwister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalin's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Lazerus Limbtwister has been cut.
Stalin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obahdaya Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Limbtwister.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Limbtwister is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stalin is trying to escape and Limbtwister transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stalin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Limbtwister! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lazerus Limbtwister!
Lazerus Limbtwister 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
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carnivore Carcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carcus's choice of entrance music: Enter the grave by GRAVE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bravo
vs
Carcus

180 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
20
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carnivore Carcus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Bravo - just one landing.
Carcus slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo throws a right hand that Carcus ducks under and follows up with a left that Carcus also avoids with ease.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Carcus throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Bravo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carcus is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Carcus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carcus pushes Bravo off but Bravo dives into side control.
Bravo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carcus is trying to buck Bravo off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carcus defending against the ground and pound.
Carcus bucks up and tries to throw Bravo off but instead Bravo has got his back!
Carcus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bravo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bravo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Carcus prevents Bravo from getting a body triangle.
Carcus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bravo.
Carcus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Carcus is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bravo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Carcus covering up well under a series of strikes from Bravo.
Bravo missing with strikes from the back.
Carcus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bravo looking to break Carcus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carcus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bravo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Bravo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bravo has the hooks in. Carcus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bravo punches the canvas rather than the man.

Carcus tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Bravo has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Carcus is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chael Bravo!
Chael Bravo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zek Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bubba
vs
Gomez

196 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

205 cm
25
263 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Bubba!
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, Zek Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Gomez misses
and Bubba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomez's knee momentarily.
Crunch! Gomez slams his shin into Bubba's torso.
Gomez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Big Bubba has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubba dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Bubba's head and hops out.

Gomez clinches up with Bubba and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gomez decides to pull guard.

Gomez has his foot on Bubba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bubba works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Bubba from controlling successfully.
Gomez is pulling down on Bubba's head. It's preventing any offense from Bubba, at least for the moment.
Bubba tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Bubba won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.

Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bubba defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.

Gomez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bubba off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bubba.
Gomez misses with a takedown

and Bubba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Bubba has control of the leg.
Bubba stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomez.
Bubba passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomez taking a bit of punishment here - Bubba scoring with strikes.
Gomez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bubba has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet here but Bubba is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gomez's back.
Gomez looks gassed!
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomez is wriggling around trying to escape.

Bubba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gomez is surviving well by controlling Bubba's body position as best he can.
Bubba controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gomez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomez tries to hold on but Bubba postures up.
Gomez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bubba pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Bubba maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bubba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gomez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bubba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gomez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bubba wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez lands a couple of digs.
Bubba controlling the position.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bubba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zek Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Bubba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gomez throws a body punch but Bubba moves out of range.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gomez gets a clinch.
Bubba has Gomez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gomez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bubba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez is trying to maintain a safe position but Bubba gets an underhook and turns Gomez into the cage.
Gomez fails to pull guard.

Bubba jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez chips away with some ground and pound.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez prevents Bubba from getting back to his feet.
Gomez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bubba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez digs a right hand underneath Bubba's ribcage. Bubba let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Gomez breaks the clinch.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Bubba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bubba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gomez clinches.
Gomez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bubba is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba takes a shot to the head.
Bubba jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Bubba around his waist. Bubba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gomez pulls guard.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Bubba throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Bubba is working an open guard so Gomez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Big Bubba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez throws a nice head kick!
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubba swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Bubba will be more careful next time no doubt.

Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bubba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.

Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Bubba or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez which made him look bad.

Gomez instigates a clinch.
Gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bubba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.

Bubba has hold of one of Gomez's legs. Gomez is fighting the takedown attempt but Bubba gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.

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!
Gomez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Bubba from controlling successfully.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zek Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Bubba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez dives in and grabs Bubba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bubba pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Gomez pushes Bubba up against the cage in a clinch.
Bubba managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Bubba prevents the takedown attempt.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
Gomez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bubba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big Bubba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zek Gomez.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bubba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomez to the ground. Bubba is now in Gomez's guard.
Bubba throwing strikes but missing.

Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bubba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bubba has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Bubba trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bubba stands up and waves to Gomez to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bubba forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bubba is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bubba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Bubba manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez fails to pull guard.
Gomez is trying to drag Bubba to the mat but Bubba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomez stops a takedown attempt from Bubba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez prevents the takedown attempt.
Bubba can't break the clinch.
Gomez misses with a body punch.

Gomez jumps guard.
Bubba chips away with some ground and pound.
Bubba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bubba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Bubba defends easily.

Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bubba defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.

Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bubba defends well.
Gomez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bubba dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bubba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Big Bubba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zek Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bubba misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zek Gomez.
Well Gomez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zek Gomez!
After winning the bout, Zek Gomez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omar Avelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santhiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Avelar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Avelar
vs
Silva

173 cm
26
144 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Avelar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santhiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Avelar, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Avelar against the cage but Avelar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Avelar - just one landing.
Avelar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avelar wants it to stay on the feet.
Avelar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Avelar.
Avelar jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avelar as he avoids it easily.
Omar Avelar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santhiago Silva.
Avelar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avelar avoids the head kick by Silva.
Avelar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avelar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avelar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Avelar stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva looks gassed!
Avelar lands a jab.
Avelar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Avelar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avelar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omar Avelar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avelar. That's going to slow Silva down.
Avelar lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Avelar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avelar.
Omar Avelar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avelar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avelar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.

Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Avelar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Avelar finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avelar throws an uppercut from hell that sends Silva clean off his feet! He's out cold! Avelar stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omar Avelar!
An out of breath Omar Avelar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Fausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fausu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Manu Samoa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tommy Fausu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dunn
vs
Fausu

208 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
267 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Fausu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fausu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fausu blocks a head kick by Dunn.
The fighters circle, before Dunn throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fausu's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dunn lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alex Dunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camden Brooking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Cartman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cartman
vs
Brooking

185 cm
30
162 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

176 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camden Brooking!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brooking scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Cartman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brooking has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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

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

Brooking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cartman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Brooking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brooking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooking advances to full mount.

Brooking jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cartman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cartman and Brooking has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Brooking tries for a kimura but Cartman is defending well.

Cartman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cartman throws a leg kick which misses Brooking's front leg but catches the back leg as Brooking tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Cartman. Those never looked like landing.
Brooking fails with the takedown.
Brooking avoids the head kick by Cartman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooking dodges the punch combination from Cartman.
Brooking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartman throws the kick towards the body but Brooking avoids it.
Daniel Cartman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman misses with a low kick.

Cartman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brooking to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brooking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooking is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman keeping moving, preventing Brooking from controlling successfully.
Cartman is looking to stand up but Brooking isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooking is pushing down on Cartman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartman is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooking has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooking lands strikes from half guard.

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

Brooking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartman is trying to stand back up but Brooking is controlling him
Brooking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brooking is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooking passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cartman!
Cartman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartman tries to buck Brooking off but Brooking takes his back!

Brooking looking for the RNC.

Brooking looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Brooking looking for the choke but no joy.

Brooking is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Brooking with that takedown attempt.
Cartman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman throws a series of punches but Brooking avoids them all with ease.
Cartman lands a head kick. Brooking smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cartman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartman wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooking.
Cartman misses with a few strikes there.
Brooking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartman to score with a decent uppercut.
Cartman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooking misses with a takedown attempt - Cartman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Brooking.
Cartman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cartman.
Cartman feints a jab promting Brooking to slip. Cartman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brooking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cartman punishes Brooking's body with a nice straight punch.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cartman. Those never looked like landing.
Cartman digs a good hook to Brooking's body.
Brooking dodges the punch combination from Cartman.
Cartman throws a leg kick but Brooking sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cartman.
Cartman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brooking moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cartman.
Cartman lands with a right hand.
Cartman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooking misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooking doesn't seem bothered though.
Cartman throws a sloppy head kick and Brooking moves out of range easily.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Brooking is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands with a right that hurts Brooking. Brooking looks to clinch but Cartman throws a short knee that drops Brooking. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Daniel Cartman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Leca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dillard
vs
Leca

160 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Dillard!
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, Aziz Leca!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dillard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dillard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dillard wants to free his trapped foot but Leca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leca is trying to maintain the position but Dillard is very close to passing his half guard.

Dillard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leca wants to control but Dillard is keeping busy.
Leca controlling the position for now.
Leca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leca.
Dillard tries to stand but Leca is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leca lands a big elbow.
Dillard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dillard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leca takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leca punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dillard is trying to reverse the position but instead Leca has taken his back - oops!
Dillard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Dillard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillard breaks Leca's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dillard won't allow Leca to sweep him here.
Leca is trying to control the position but Dillard postures up.

Leca is looking for a triangle here but Dillard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leca is trying to control Dillard's posture but Dillard avoids it.

Dillard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leca has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Leca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leca is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dillard is staying active.

Dillard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Leca shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard tries to get to full guard but Leca has control of the leg.
Leca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillard defending well though.
Leca performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dillard is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillard won't allow Leca to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Leca seems content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leca shoots in but no luck this time.
Leca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Leca looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leca wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
Leca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dillard's head.
Leca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Leca from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Leca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Leca from controlling successfully.
Dillard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leca is controlling him.
Leca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Leca from controlling successfully.
Leca controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leca is working Dillard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillard is keeping the position for now.

Dillard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leca defends well.
Leca content to stall in guard here.
Leca cracks Dillard with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leca stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dillard has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Leca manages to get his head free but now Dillard has transitioned to an armbar! Leca grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dillard! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Dillard!