Ascension Aggression Series 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Clarksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Clarksson
vs
Fisher

188 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

180 cm
29
177 lbs
11 - 15 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Clarksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fisher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarksson on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarksson's guard now, I'm sure.
Fisher throws a strike but Clarksson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fisher wants to stand up but Clarksson is controlling him.
Clarksson wants to stand and escape but instead Fisher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher tries to stand but Clarksson is controlling from the bottom.
Fisher stays in close to Clarksson's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher stands up and waves to Clarksson to follow him.
Clarksson misses with a kick to the body.

Fisher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarksson on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarksson's guard now, I'm sure.
Clarksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clarksson tries to get out of the position.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Clarksson keeps moving.
Clarksson wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Clarksson is keeping the position.

Clarksson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fisher misses with the combination.
Fisher throws a low kick, looking for Clarksson's leg but Clarksson calmly moves out of range.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clarksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clarksson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clarksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fisher is trying to drag Clarksson to the mat but Clarksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Clarksson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher managing to block the knees to the body from Clarksson.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
Clarksson connects with a knee to the head.
Clarksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisher.
Clarksson taking a breather.
Fisher avoiding damage as Clarksson throws knees to the body.
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ron Clarksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fisher.
Fisher avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clarksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fisher tries to score a body lock takedown but Clarksson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fisher is trying to drag Clarksson to the mat but Clarksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clarksson is trying to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fisher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clarksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to take the fight to the mat but Clarksson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clarksson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fisher is trying to drag Clarksson to the mat but Clarksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clarksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clarksson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fisher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fisher looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarksson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clarksson trying to land knees to the body.
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fisher is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clarksson misses with an elbow over the top.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ron Clarksson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Clarksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarksson is just out of range.
Fisher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fisher.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarksson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarksson moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Clarksson throws a head kick that Fisher semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarksson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clarksson moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clarksson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Fisher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clarksson moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Clarksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Fisher cracks Clarksson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clarksson.
Clarksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarksson throws a head kick that Fisher semi-blocks.

Clarksson darts in and clinches Fisher up against the cage.

Fisher has picked Clarksson up - he's going for a ride! Fisher dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher tries to stand and escape but Clarksson is controlling the position.
Clarksson won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Clarksson tries to kick Fisher off but Fisher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Fisher is working for a submission of some sort.
Clarksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Clarksson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher works his foot free and advances to mount.

Fisher stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarksson.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clarksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fisher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisher looking to control but Clarksson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher throwing strikes here but Clarksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Fisher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
John Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fisher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throwing strikes here but Clarksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fisher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clarksson is looking to escape.
Fisher controlling the position easily from mount.
Fisher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher takes Clarksson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clarksson is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fisher avoids the head kick by Clarksson.
Fisher lands an overhand right.

Fisher lands a left and a right that send Clarksson crashing to the mat, dazed. Fisher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Clarksson is rocked!

It looks like Ron Clarksson has been cut.
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!
Fisher lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Clarksson crumples to the floor! Fisher milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Fisher!
Our winner, John Fisher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sekur Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Himno Nacional Mexicano. Enrique Gonzales will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Arian
vs
Gonzales

150 cm
30
140 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

171 cm
28
157 lbs
14 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sekur Arian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Gonzales lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arian.
Some wild striking there from Gonzales.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Arian.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arian is staying tight to Gonzales's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arian working the ground and pound from side control.
Gonzales sneaks back into half guard.
Gonzales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arian is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzales manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonzales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arian manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arian has control of Gonzales's left arm, preventing Gonzales from doing any damage.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Arian is keeping the position.
Arian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzales's guard.

Gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arian trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

Gonzales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arian is aware though and is defending well.
Arian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arian trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arian won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Arian trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Arian wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Arian trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Arian won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arian.
Arian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arian's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arian 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.
Arian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arian tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzales is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arian is keeping the position for now.
Arian wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzales landing some decent shots from guard.
Arian is looking to stand up but Gonzales isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzales postures up in Arian's guard and throws a big left but Arian blocks it.
Gonzales throwing strikes but missing.
Arian 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.
Gonzales prevents Arian from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.
Arian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzales is controlling him.
Arian has a closed guard, preventing Gonzales from standing up.

Gonzales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arian controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
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.
Gonzales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gonzales has gone for a leg lock! Arian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonzales's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enrique Gonzales will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Arian missing with a left hand there. Gonzales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arian jabs Gonzales right on the nose. Gonzales blinks but takes it well.
Gonzales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzales lands a jab-cross combination.
Gonzales throws a shot to the body.
Arian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gonzales eats them both and turns towards Arian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Arian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arian lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales is not content to let Arian control the position.
Arian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gonzales!
Gonzales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Arian with shots to the head and body - Gonzales looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arian breaks from Gonzales's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gonzales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arian with the ground and pound from mount.
Arian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzales is looking to escape.
Arian prevents Gonzales from getting the reversal.
Sekur Arian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzales bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arian is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Arian pushes Gonzales off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arian dives in and grabs Gonzales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes down on Arian's head and hops out.
Gonzales dips to his left and cracks Arian with an uppercut!
Gonzales throws a shot to the body.
Arian jabs Gonzales right on the nose. Gonzales blinks but takes it well.
Arian looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arian moves away.
Arian shoots in but no luck this time.
Enrique Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian slips a jab from Gonzales.
Gonzales lunges at Arian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arian's hand.
Gonzales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arian shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Arian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sekur Arian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales lands with a right hand.

Arian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonzales's guard.

Gonzales working for a triangle but Arian defends it easily.

Gonzales manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonzales has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Arian misses its intended target.

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

Gonzales actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzales is staying active underneath Arian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzales manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arian looking to pass the guard.

Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arian wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck.
Arian distracts Gonzales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arian with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gonzales working for a triangle but Arian defends it easily.

Gonzales has his foot on Arian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arian works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enrique Gonzales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzales blocks a jab.
Arian misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzales misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown.
Gonzales is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzales is defended easily by Arian.
Arian slips under a jab from Gonzales.

Gonzales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arian is pushing down on Gonzales's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzales is fighting to maintain full guard but Arian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arian stalling.
Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
Arian winds up and cracks Gonzales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales trying to control here.
Arian trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Arian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonzales tries to roll over but Arian keeps him under control.
Arian lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzales manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzales 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.
Arian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arian throws a big elbow that misses.

Gonzales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Arian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arian stands up over Gonzales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arian advances position into side control!
Gonzales sneaks back into half guard.
Gonzales regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian lands a couple of elbows.
Arian scoring with some ground and pound.

Gonzales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arian defends well.
Arian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Gonzales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arian defends well.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet but Arian passes into half guard.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arian 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.
Gonzales is in trouble now - Arian has advanced to mount!
Gonzales tries to hold on but Arian postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arian lands a big shot there that rocks Gonzales but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Arian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sekur Arian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arian unloading with bombs!
Gonzales is looking to get to half guard.
Arian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzales hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Arian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonzales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzales's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sekur Arian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzales 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Gonzales!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dan Stann enters the cage!

Bundy
vs
Stann

185 cm
29
187 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

180 cm
29
199 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy blocks a jab.
Bundy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stann ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Stann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Stann clinches.
Stann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bundy's efforts to push away.
Stann tries to circle away but Bundy has him pinned against the cage.
Bundy tries to circle away but Stann has him pinned against the cage.
Bundy can't break the clinch.
Stann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stann misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy blocking some punches.

Bundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stann.

Stann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stann is trying to push Bundy away but Bundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Stann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Stann has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Stann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stann throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Bundy misses with a hook. Stann ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Stann does no damage.
Bundy throws a jab when Stann was well out of range.
Stann defending well as Bundy loads up on a big left hand.
Stann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Stann.
Stann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bundy counters with a series of strikes. Stann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Stann misses.
Bundy misses with a wild body shot.
Stann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bundy at a distance.
Stann lands with a nice body punch.
Bundy scores with a one two! Stann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Dan Stann has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stann throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bundy tries to keep at a distance but Stann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Stann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stann throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Stann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stann misses with a double jab.
Stann moves out of range as Bundy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ted Bundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stann looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.
Stann misses with an uppercut.
Stann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bundy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stann scrambles back to his feet.
Stann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bundy at a distance.
Bundy misses with a double jab
and Stann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundy thinking.
Bundy throws out a loose jab but Stann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bundy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stann works Bundy's body with a nice hook.
Ted Bundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Stann.
Bundy throws a hook to the side of Stann's head but Stann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy misses with a few strikes there.
Bundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stann.
Stann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bundy on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stann. Those never looked like landing.
Bundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stann.

Bundy gets tackled into the cage by Stann. Stann maintains the clinch.
A short right from Stann on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Bundy blocking some punches.

Bundy manages to break the clinch.
Stann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bundy scores with a nice strike.
Stann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Stann scores with a punch to the head.
Stann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Stann's shoulder, as Stann tries to avoid the shot.
Stann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bundy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bundy misses.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundy. Stann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Bundy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Bundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stann moves away.
Bundy walks into a jab.
Bundy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stann back to the cage. Bundy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann slips a jab from Bundy.
Stann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Stann's shoulder, as Stann tries to avoid the shot.
Stann is looking to clinch but Bundy is avoiding it.
Bundy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stann thows a body shot but no joy.
Stann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Bundy throws a series of punches but Stann moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ted Bundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stann misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Stann - just one landing.
Bundy scores with a body shot.
Stann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Stann misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Stann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bundy circles away.
Bundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stann scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Bundy misses.
Bundy slips under a jab from Stann.
Stann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundy. Stann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stann misses with a two punch combination.
Stann tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bundy misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Bundy scores with a nice head shot.
Bundy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stann's hands.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Stann avoids nicely.
Bundy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a straight left.
Ted Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy takes one on the button.
Stann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stann misses with an uppercut
and Bundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stann lands with a nice body punch.
Dan Stann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bundy misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Bundy.
Ted Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann misses with a double jab.
Stann throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stann throws out the jab.
Stann cracks Bundy with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Bundy misses its intended target.
Stann misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stann lands with a straight right. Bundy didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Stann.
I think Bundy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojangles McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Haters. McFly has chosen Hillbillies on Speed-Hillbilly Hellcats as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bojangles McFly enters the cage!

Z
vs
McFly

182 cm
28
211 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

190 cm
26
221 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Fast

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bojangles McFly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Z thows a body shot but no joy.
Z takes one on the button.

McFly pushes Z up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
A body shot lands from Z.
Z throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFlys head.
Z can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Z tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Z.
A nice left hand lands by Z.
Z tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Z working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Bojangles McFly has been cut.

McFly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Z regains guard immediately.

McFly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Z is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McFly, into his guard.
Z trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McFly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Z wants to hold on but McFly pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! McFly connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Z avoids a series of strikes thrown by McFly.

McFly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Z has worked his arm free - good work by Z!
Z is trying to control McFly's posture but McFly avoids it.

McFly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Z knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McFly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Z is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McFly asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McFly.

Z sneaks out the side door and pushes McFly away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McFly shoots in looking for a takedown. Z tries to sprawl out of it but McFly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Z manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Z paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Z throws the left hand but McFly avoids the punch easily.
McFly slips a straight right by Z.

McFly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McFly throwing shots but Z is blocking nicely.
McFly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Z's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McFly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Z!
McFly thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McFly misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McFly throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Z avoids a series of strikes thrown by McFly.
Poor strikes thrown by McFly there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

McFly wants to finish this one by submission but Z is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McFly.
McFly raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly throwing strikes but Z bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Z wants to get up but he can't break McFly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McFly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Z can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McFly is looking for a triangle but Z pushes his legs off easily.
McFly 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Z trying to control but McFly is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bojangles McFly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bojangles McFly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Z avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bojangles McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McFly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Z, pushing him back against the cage.
McFly is working for takedown but Z is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Z lands with a left to the head.

Z manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McFly.
Jay Z has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojangles McFly.
Z misses with a wild body shot.

McFly gets a clinch.
Z fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Z doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
McFly has Z pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Z manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Z cracks McFly with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Z as the two fighters clinch.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Z swings wildly with an uppercut but McFly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Z prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Z stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Z lands with a left to the head.
Z misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFly goes for a takedown attempt but Z pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Z misses.
McFly walks into a stiff left hand from Z.
McFly thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for McFly with that takedown attempt.
Z dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Z lands with a right hand.

McFly is rocked!
Z is stalking McFly. McFly circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Z, and it's lights out! McFly really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Z!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nines Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Label Society - Overlord. La Plegua has chosen "Summon the Spirits" by Pouppee Fabrikk 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.

Rodriguez
vs
La Plegua

175 cm
26
165 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

177 cm
24
167 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class 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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nines Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy La Plegua!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Plegua looks to land a combination. Rodriguez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Nines Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
La Plegua catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Plegua throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
La Plegua misses with a wild combination.
La Plegua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
La Plegua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodriguez.
La Plegua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Plegua moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from La Plegua.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
La Plegua stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Plegua thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
La Plegua misses with a body shot.
La Plegua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
La Plegua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodriguez rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez tried to score with a low kick but La Plegua checks it.
La Plegua lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but La Plegua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but La Plegua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand

and La Plegua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
La Plegua trying to control the position but instead, Rodriguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed La Plegua into the cage.
La Plegua stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on La Plegua's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua looking to slow down the pace here.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Plegua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy La Plegua.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Plegua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Plegua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from La Plegua misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Plegua slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. La Plegua does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Plegua lands a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Plegua lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Plegua.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but La Plegua is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.

La Plegua rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
La Plegua looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Plegua.
La Plegua just leaning against Rodriguez, taking a breather.
La Plegua lands a shot to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
La Plegua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy La Plegua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nines Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

La Plegua loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.

La Plegua clinches with his opponent.
La Plegua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
La Plegua trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as La Plegua controls the action.
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez wants to stall.
Andy La Plegua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
La Plegua works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
La Plegua slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La Plegua slows down the pace here.
La Plegua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy La Plegua.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Plegua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
La Plegua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by La Plegua.
Rodriguez throws a hook but La Plegua blocks it.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. La Plegua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Plegua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
La Plegua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but La Plegua ducks down to avoid it.
La Plegua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua throws a solid leg kick but Rodriguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Plegua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and La Plegua counters with a left to the body.
Andy La Plegua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Plegua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
La Plegua looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
La Plegua scores with a nice head shot.
La Plegua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Plegua was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
La Plegua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Plegua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Plegua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
La Plegua wants to clinch.
La Plegua thows a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it
and La Plegua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Plegua throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but La Plegua avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on La Plegua's shoulder, as La Plegua tries to avoid the shot.
La Plegua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
La Plegua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by La Plegua.

La Plegua rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
La Plegua looking to stall.
La Plegua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Plegua up against the cage.
La Plegua looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
La Plegua trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to control La Plegua's arms but La Plegua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
La Plegua is stalling here.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy La Plegua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nines Rodriguez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
La Plegua connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Plegua was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for La Plegua. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
La Plegua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Plegua.
La Plegua takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from La Plegua.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but La Plegua avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
La Plegua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez misses the jab.

La Plegua forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez is looking to control La Plegua's arms but La Plegua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez wants to stall.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by La Plegua.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
La Plegua scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Plegua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
La Plegua lands an uppercut.
A short right from La Plegua.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on La Plegua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Plegua or not.
La Plegua scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Plegua looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
La Plegua tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez taking a breather.
La Plegua scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from La Plegua.
La Plegua is trying to stall.
Nines Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from La Plegua.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Come on La Plegua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from La Plegua on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
La Plegua has Rodriguez pressed against the cage.
La Plegua wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy La Plegua.
La Plegua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Andy La Plegua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
La Plegua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Plegua moves away.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but La Plegua avoids the punch easily.
La Plegua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from La Plegua.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy La Plegua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Plegua 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy La Plegua!
Andy La Plegua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace has chosen Go To Sleep - Eminem 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.

Mcgrath
vs
Grace

181 cm
25
172 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

182 cm
24
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Gesundheit Designs

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Mcgrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Grace!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mcgrath misses.
Jab, jab by Grace - just one landing.
Grace misses the shot to the body.
Mcgrath throws a series of punches but Grace moves out of range.
Grace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgrath misses with an uppercut

and Grace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgrath's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grace looking to pass the guard.
Grace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grace tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgrath is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcgrath manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mcgrath has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grace is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grace is on top in guard.
Grace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgrath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grace wants to pass the guard but Mcgrath is keeping the position.
Grace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgrath can't keep his opponent in guard - Grace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grace wants to pass the guard but Mcgrath is defending well.
Grace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgrath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcgrath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grace.
Mcgrath is trying to stand up here but Grace is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcgrath sees it coming and defends easily.

Mcgrath is defending against the submission attempts here by Grace.
Grace trying to control from half guard but Mcgrath is working away.
Grace might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcgrath kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grace misses with a head shot. Mcgrath uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mcgrath keeping full guard, as Grace tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grace is controlling him.
Grace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgrath knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Mcgrath kicks off Grace and gets to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Mcgrath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcgrath tries to sprawl but Grace drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace tries to pass to full mount but Mcgrath defends it.

Mcgrath is defending against the submission attempts here by Grace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Grace dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Grace digs a good hook to Mcgrath's body.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Mcgrath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dylan Mcgrath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grace.
Mcgrath ducks under a wild hook from Grace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgrath throws a chopping leg kick but Grace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgrath defends it nicely.
Dylan Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grace.

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

Grace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcgrath dives on top into guard.
Grace trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgrath is proving a slippery customer.

Grace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgrath can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrath decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grace, up you get!
Grace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgrath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Mcgrath misses with the combination.
Mcgrath fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath misses with a looping left.
Grace fails with the takedown
and Mcgrath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grace swings for the body but Mcgrath moves out of range.
Mcgrath lands a glancing blow to the side of Grace's head.
Grace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grace fails with a takedown attempt.

Grace gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgrath wants to try and get back to his feet.
Grace thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grace cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grace thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgrath blocking the ground and pound.
Grace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grace wants to take Mcgrath's back but he can't do it this time.
Mcgrath is squirming around, avoiding Grace's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Grace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grace feints and as Mcgrath raises his hands in defense, Grace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grace stands and throws Mcgrath's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grace tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgrath controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mcgrath parries the strikes from Grace easily there. Grace is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mcgrath to escape.
Mcgrath tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grace wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grace throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcgrath's head but Mcgrath avoids it well.
Grace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mcgrath wants to control but Grace postures up.
Mcgrath is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Grace swings around for an armbar but Mcgrath sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grace's guard.
Mcgrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grace on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Grace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grace wants to take a breather but Mcgrath is having none of it.

Grace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgrath wants to get back to his feet.
Grace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grace trying to mount his opponent but Mcgrath defends it.
Mcgrath is trying to stand back up but Grace is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grace looking for a submission but Mcgrath manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Royce Grace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgrath is keeping the position for now.
Grace is pushing down on Mcgrath's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgrath is fighting to maintain full guard but Grace has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgrath looks like he's trying to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grace is looking to advance position but Mcgrath won't allow it.

Grace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgrath is just riding it out for now. Grace eventually gives up the hold.
Grace wants to control but Mcgrath is keeping him busy.
Dylan Mcgrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace thows a huge punch but Mcgrath dodges it nicely.

Grace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgrath is just riding it out for now. Grace eventually gives up the hold.
Grace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

Grace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcgrath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grace wants to pass to mount but Mcgrath is defending the position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Grace!
Royce Grace 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
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lupaus comes into the arena with Benjamin Yerke -Please Stand By blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Lupaus
vs
Joseph

185 cm
30
220 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

182 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph defending well as Lupaus loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Lupaus avoids them all with ease.
Joseph stuffs the takedown attempt from Lupaus. Lupaus gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lupaus.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupaus misses the target.
Lupaus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
Lupaus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joseph defends it nicely.
Joseph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupaus. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph thows a body shot but no joy.
Lupaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph defending well as Lupaus loads up on a big left hand.
Lupaus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lupaus scrambles back to his feet.

Lupaus shoots in and gets a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Joseph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lupaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joseph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joseph is pulling down on Lupaus's head to control his posture.
Joseph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joseph working a defensive guard here.
Lupaus stopping the sweep attempt from Joseph.
Lupaus throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lupaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lupaus stopping the sweep attempt from Joseph.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
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!
Lupaus advances position into side control!
Joseph can't do much from the bottom here.

Lupaus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joseph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joseph makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joseph.
Lupaus trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Lupaus is really struggling to control Joseph but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joseph has Lupaus pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph gets full guard.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lupaus.
Lupaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupaus throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lupaus is one step ahead there.
Joseph working a defensive guard here.
Lupaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lupaus stopping the sweep attempt from Joseph.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus stops Joseph from standing up.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
Lupaus controlling from the top position.
Lupaus 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lupaus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joseph as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuppu Lupaus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupaus throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Lupaus's leg. Lupaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lupaus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joseph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lupaus's calf.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nuppu Lupaus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lupaus lands a jab to the nose.
Lupaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupaus.
Joseph lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joseph.

It looks like Nuppu Lupaus has been cut.
No luck for Lupaus with that takedown attempt.
Lupaus throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph jabs Lupaus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupaus. That did some damage!
Lupaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupaus slaps away a takedown attempt from Joseph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lupaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lupaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Lupaus down.

Lupaus gets tackled into the cage by Joseph. Joseph maintains the clinch.
Joseph lands a damaging elbow.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lupaus is defending well for now.
Lupaus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joseph after a bit of a struggle.
Lupaus misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Lupaus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph tries a body shot but Lupaus blocks it.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupaus backwards.
Lupaus working aggressively here.

Lupaus breaks the clinch.
Joseph takes a swing at Lupaus's ribcage but misses.
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joseph wants to slow Lupaus down by chopping away at his legs.

Joseph gets caught flat footed, as Lupaus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Joseph has his foot on Lupaus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupaus works his way back into a safe position though.
Joseph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lupaus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lupaus postures up.
Lupaus wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Joseph is controlling Lupaus's posture.
Joseph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lupaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Joseph.
Lupaus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph feints a jab promting Lupaus to slip. Joseph then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lupaus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lupaus doesn't seem phased though.
Lupaus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupaus shoots for a takedown but Joseph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuppu Lupaus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupaus avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Lupaus shoots in and gets a takedown into Joseph's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph working a defensive guard but Lupaus passes into half guard.
Joseph is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lupaus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Lupaus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joseph defends it well.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Lupaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joseph is trying to maintain the position but Lupaus is very close to passing his half guard.

Lupaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Joseph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joseph trying to control but Lupaus postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph is trying to get back to full guard.
Joseph moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nuppu Lupaus'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. This is the final round!

Lupaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph takes one on the button.
Joseph swings for the body but Lupaus moves out of range.
Lupaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lupaus throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupaus manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lupaus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joseph swivels and escapes.
Lupaus scores with a jab.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Lupaus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Lupaus's shoulder, as Lupaus tries to avoid the shot.
Lupaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Anthony Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph thumps Lupaus with a low kick.
Lupaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupaus lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lupaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joseph doesn't seem phased though.
Lupaus misses the shot to the body.
Lupaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Lupaus avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph cracks Lupaus with a good jab.
Lupaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupaus slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lupaus throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.

Lupaus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joseph moves into full guard.
Nuppu Lupaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lupaus wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Lupaus scoring with punches to the head and body.

Lupaus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lupaus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joseph controlling the position.
Joseph looking to control.
Lupaus looking to pass the guard.
Joseph is adopting a defensive guard.

Anthony Joseph has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupaus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupaus stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Lupaus slaps away a takedown attempt from Joseph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lupaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Lupaus throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupaus.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupaus. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Lupaus slips the punch.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph cracks the inside of Lupaus's front leg.
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!
Lupaus defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Lupaus misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Lupaus.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Joseph!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loaf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War is my destiny. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Loaf
vs
Silver

150 cm
23
169 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
170 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Silver!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chad Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver throws a head kick but Loaf moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Loaf enables Silver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loaf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loaf is trying to keep Silver in close.
Loaf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loaf wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loaf controls Silver momentarily but Silver frees himself.
Loaf 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.
Loaf controls Silver momentarily but Silver frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Meat Loaf wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Loaf has managed to clinch.
Loaf lands with a light punch inside.
Silver wants a takedown but no success here.
Silver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Loaf is looking for a takedown.
Loaf misses with a punch to the body.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Loaf controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Loaf.
Nice body punch from Loaf - that landed with a thud.
Loaf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Loaf - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Loaf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver has had enough of the clinch but Loaf keeps him there for the moment.
Loaf prevents the takedown attempt.
Loaf digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loaf scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Loaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loaf misses with a head kick.

Silver gets caught flat footed, as Loaf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loaf wants to get up but he can't break Silver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Loaf decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silver lands a really nice looking cross but Loaf seems unphased.
Silver throws a jab when Loaf was well out of range.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loaf looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Loaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silver ducks right into an uppercut from Loaf.

Silver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loaf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Loaf is working hard here to advance position.
Loaf is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loaf 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Meat Loaf.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loaf.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silver scores with a jab to the body.
Silver tries to clinch but Loaf moves away
and Loaf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Loaf clinches.

Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Meat Loaf has been cut.
Loaf scores with a jab to the body.
Loaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loaf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loaf. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meat Loaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silver lands a head shot.
Silver tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Loaf.
Chad Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loaf throws a head kick that misses.
Loaf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Loaf.
Silver tries to clinch but Loaf moves out of range.
Loaf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loaf sprawls well. Loaf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silver gets slowly back to his feet.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
Loaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver pushes Loaf away with a front kick.
Silver scores with a jab.
Silver slips under a jab from Loaf.

Loaf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver is trying to control Loaf's posture but Loaf avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Loaf off and has taken his back!
Loaf prevents Silver from getting a body triangle.
Loaf trying to control but not successfully.
Loaf is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meat Loaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loaf just trying to survive but Silver is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silver doesn't have the hooks in and Loaf manages to turn into his guard.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loaf is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Loaf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Silver moves into the clinch.
Loaf is pressed up against the cage. Silver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loaf down to the mat. Loaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the cage and back into range.
Loaf thows a body kick. Silver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Loaf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
A good leg kick by Loaf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loaf.

Silver has Loaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loaf avoids it.
Silver trying to stall but Loaf improves his position.
Loaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Loaf has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silver clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Loaf looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Silver up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf punches the canvas rather than the man.
Even with his hooks in, Loaf manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meat Loaf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loaf, as that shot connected.
Silver avoids the body shot from Loaf.
Silver wants to clinch up but Loaf keeps it at a distance.
Loaf blocks a leg kick.

Silver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Loaf was covering up waiting for the punch and Silver finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loaf is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.
Silver preventing the sweep.
Loaf wants to stand but Silver is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loaf is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loaf is looking to advance position but Silver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silver prevents Loaf from getting the reversal.
Loaf is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf tries to improve his position but instead Silver has taken his back!
Loaf is really stuck here.

Silver has his opponent's back but Loaf is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Silver.
Silver tries to clinch

and Loaf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loaf can't get the takedown.
Silver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silver has Loaf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loaf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver tries for a takedown but Loaf manages to get underhooks.
Meat Loaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Silver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loaf lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Loaf looking for a takedown.
Loaf tries to pull guard but Silver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Loaf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loaf lands with a light punch inside.
Loaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loaf cracks Silver with a nice body shot.

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

Loaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loaf trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chad Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face as Loaf controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Loaf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loaf 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Loaf!
Our winner, Meat Loaf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bickle
vs
Watson

176 cm
24
184 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

180 cm
28
180 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson tries for a takedown but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Bickle slips under a jab.
Good work by Bickle as he checks the leg kick.
Watson swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
Watson thows a leg kick but Bickle checks it
letting Bickle counter with a right hand.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Bickle swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.

Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bickle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Bickle 's guard.
Bickle pulls Watson in close to prevent any damage.
Bickle looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.

Bickle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
A big left from Watson misses.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson avoids the body shot from Bickle .

Watson scores with a takedown into Bickle 's guard.
Watson content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is pulling down on Watson's head to control his posture.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bickle is keeping the position for now.
Watson connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson wants to control from the top but Bickle keeps moving.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Bickle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watson is looking to stand up but Bickle isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Bickle 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Travis Bickle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bickle slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Bickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watson doesn't seem phased though.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bickle tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bickle defends it nicely.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bickle .
Bickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Bickle . No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson lands a nice hook to Bickle 's body. Bickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Watson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson moves out of range as Bickle throws a body kick.
Bickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bickle lands a body shot.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bickle tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bickle to the ground. Bickle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson throws a jab when Bickle was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bickle . Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bickle 's waist but Bickle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
A big left from Bickle misses.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bickle throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bickle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bickle as he jumps to the side.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watson 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 Bickle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bickle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bickle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watson.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
Watson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Bickle tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watson.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bickle moves into range and clinches up with Watson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a takedown.
Bickle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bickle is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bickle down to the mat. Bickle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bickle .
Bickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bickle is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Bickle connects with a body shot.
Watson looks to land a combination but Bickle avoids it well.
Watson misses with the combination.
Watson swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bickle throws a front kick aimed at Watson's knee but Watson avoids it well.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Watson.

Watson gets a double leg takedown into Bickle 's guard.
Bickle has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.
Watson postures up.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bickle is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bickle is retaining full guard.
Bickle pulls Watson in close to his closed guard and prevents Watson from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Travis Bickle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bickle misses with an uppercut.
Bickle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Bickle gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Bickle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Bickle !

Bickle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watson, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.

Watson clinches up with Bickle and pushes him back against the cage.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Bickle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watson.
Bickle lands a nice knee to the body.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bickle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bickle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bickle lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Bickle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bickle gets underhooks to prevent Watson's takedown attempt.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bickle won't allow it.
Bickle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bickle lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bickle prevents it.
Bickle lands a good knee to the midsection. Watson won't want to take too many of those.
Bickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Watson tries to circle away but Bickle has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bickle .
Bickle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bickle down to the mat. Bickle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bickle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bickle tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bickle tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Bickle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bickle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bickle throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
Bickle wants to clinch.
Bickle is looking to clinch.

Bickle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bickle pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bickle lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson wants to break free but Bickle has control.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bickle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson is trying to force a seperation but Bickle has the dominant position.
Bickle lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bickle .
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bickle prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bickle lands a good knee to the midsection. Watson won't want to take too many of those.
Bickle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Travis Bickle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bickle .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle crunches a lovely knee into Watson's ribcage.
Bickle presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Bickle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bickle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Bickle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson looks for a takedown but Bickle sprawls well.
Bickle tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bickle .

Watson rushes Bickle and presses him up against the cage.
Watson prevents a body shot from Bickle .
Bickle missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bickle lands a damaging elbow.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Bickle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bickle is leaning against Watson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Watson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bickle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bickle .
Bickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson tries to pull guard but Bickle won't allow it.
Bickle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bickle lands a nice uppercut.
Bickle pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Watson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bickle pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Bickle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
Watson is looking to chop away at Bickle 's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Bickle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bickle scores with a jab to the jaw.

Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bickle was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brian Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bickle looking to control.
Bickle pulls Watson in close to prevent any damage.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Travis Bickle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bickle misses with a double jab.
A big right from Watson misses.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson tries for a takedown but Bickle circles away easily

and Bickle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bickle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Bickle had his way with Brian Watson in that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A combination from Watson does no damage.
Watson fails with the takedown.

Watson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bickle is trying to get back to half guard.
Watson working away.
Bickle parries the strikes from Watson easily there. Watson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bickle to escape.
Bickle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bickle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson wants to take a breather but Bickle is having none of it.
Bickle is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson looks to land a strike but Bickle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bickle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Watson!
Watson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle trying to control but Watson is having none of it.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Bickle controlling the pace for now.

Watson bucks up and throws Bickle to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson misses with a looping left.
Watson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watson.
Good shot there by Bickle .
Watson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watson.
Watson dives in and grabs Bickle 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bickle pushes down on Watson's head and hops out.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bickle is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Bickle circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bickle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bickle scores with a body shot.
Bickle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bickle sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bickle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Bickle - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bickle lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bickle .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bickle defends it nicely.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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 Travis Bickle .
I think Bickle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Travis Bickle !
Travis Bickle retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Travis Bickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.