Hells Pit II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean has chosen Pantera - Fu*king Hostile as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hussein
vs
Mean

176 cm
21
217 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

184 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahmed Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Mean!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mean avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Hussein misses.
Mean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mean tries to clinch but Hussein moves out of range.
Mean scores with a head kick.
Mean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier Mean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hussein gets a takedown into half guard.
Hussein wants to free his trapped foot but Mean is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mean has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hussein is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hussein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mean won't allow Hussein to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mean is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mean controls Hussein momentarily but Hussein frees himself.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Mean is keeping the position.
Mean is trying to control the position but Hussein postures up.
Mean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hussein scores a takedown into full mount!
Hussein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mean is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hussein throwing strikes here but Mean is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mean regains half guard.
Mean is looking to improve his position.
Mean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hussein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hussein's back!
Hussein has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mean.
Hussein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mean's guard. Nice work there by Hussein.

Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mean throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussein is one step ahead there.
Hussein lands a couple of elbows.
Mean is trying to control the position but Hussein postures up.

Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hussein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein throws a right hand that Mean ducks under and follows up with a left that Mean also avoids with ease.
Hussein misses with a double jab

and Mean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Hussein - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mean successfully pulls guard.
Mean keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.

Hussein drops back looking for a leg! Mean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mean manages to kick Hussein off! Hussein jumps back into Mean's guard.
Mean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussein is one step ahead there.
Hussein wants to control from the top but Mean keeps moving.

Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mean punching from the bottom - just letting Hussein know he's still in a fight.
Hussein looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Hussein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mean moves in looking to clinch but Hussein pushes him off.
Mean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hussein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mean stalks Hussein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hussein's face. Hussein staggers backwards, shaken.
Ahmed Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt

and Mean counters with a takedown into side control.
Mean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mean working the head and body with strikes.
Hussein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hussein wants to control but Mean is keeping busy.
Hussein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hussein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mean wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.

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

Hussein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mean defends well.
Hussein controls Mean momentarily but Mean frees himself.
Mean working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mean with a nice head shot there.
Hussein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mean wants to hold on but Hussein pushes him away.
Mean tries to control the position but Hussein now has his back.
Mean tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back.

Mean defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hussein's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mean rolls, trying to escape but Hussein keeps control of the position.
Mean turns into Hussein and is now in his guard.

Hussein is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Mean frees his head nicely. Oh but Hussein has switched to an armbar! Mean is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ahmed Hussein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bravo
vs
Lesnar

194 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
284 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Bravo's head.

Bravo looking for submissions off his back.

Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.

Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Bravo gets full guard.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lesnar regains half guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Bravo is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Bravo slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar's forehead.
Lesnar has his hands clasped together around Bravo's back. He's all about the action.
Lesnar is staying active underneath Bravo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lesnar sees it coming and defends easily.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bravo.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.

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

Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lesnar.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.

Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.

Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar passes Bravo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar working over Bravo with some ground and pound. Bravo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bravo pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.

Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Bravo is in trouble now - Lesnar has advanced to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bravo looks a forlorn figure.

Bravo is rocked!
Lesnar postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bravo out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lesnar goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Campo Santo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Campo Santo

193 cm
18
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campo Santo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Campo Santo as Smith shoots in.
Campo Santo throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Campo Santo connects with the punch.
Campo Santo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campo Santo dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Campo Santo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Campo Santo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith trying to control but Campo Santo is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Campo Santo is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Campo Santo blocks nicely.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Campo Santo is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Campo Santo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Campo Santo.
Campo Santo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Campo Santo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Campo Santo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to de liver by Campo Santo. Beautiful body shot.
Evandro Campo Santo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evandro Campo Santo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campo Santo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campo Santo lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Campo Santo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Campo Santo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campo Santo finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Campo Santo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campo Santo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Campo Santo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Campo Santo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Campo Santo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Campo Santo.
Campo Santo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campo Santo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Campo Santo throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campo Santo lands with an overhand left.
Campo Santo throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Campo Santo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo misses with a two punch combination.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campo Santo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Campo Santo lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campo Santo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Campo Santo connects with the punch.
Campo Santo scores with a shot to the body.
Campo Santo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campo Santo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campo Santo thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evandro Campo Santo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Campo Santo lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Campo Santo looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Evandro Campo Santo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campo Santo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campo Santo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Campo Santo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campo Santo lands a right hook to the body.
Campo Santo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campo Santo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Campo Santo scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Campo Santo connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Campo Santo.
Campo Santo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Campo Santo scores with a shot to the body.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Campo Santo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campo Santo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Campo Santo.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campo Santo lands a with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Campo Santo - just one landing.
Good shot there by Campo Santo.
A jab from Campo Santo does it's job there.
Campo Santo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Evandro Campo Santo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo throws a good cross that connects.
Campo Santo misses with a series of wild punches.
Campo Santo scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Campo Santo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Campo Santo scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Campo Santo.
Campo Santo throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campo Santo scores with a three punch combo!
Campo Santo's corner calls for a 1-2. Campo Santo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Campo Santo.
Smith takes one on the button.
A left and a right from Campo Santo both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Campo Santo.
Campo Santo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campo Santo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Campo Santo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evandro Campo Santo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A combination from Campo Santo does no damage.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campo Santo circles away.
Smith dives in and grabs Campo Santo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campo Santo pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Campo Santo connects with a body shot.
Campo Santo lands a head shot.
Campo Santo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Campo Santo's corner calls for a 1-2. Campo Santo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campo Santo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Campo Santo lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campo Santo throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to move into range but Campo Santo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith walks into a jab.
Campo Santo swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campo Santo.
Campo Santo cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Campo Santo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Campo Santo scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evandro Campo Santo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Campo Santo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campo Santo lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campo Santo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Campo Santo lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith takes one on the button.
Campo Santo misses with a two punch combination.
Campo Santo scores with a body shot.
Campo Santo lands the left hand.
Nate Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Campo Santo connects with a nice looking jab.
Campo Santo with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Campo Santo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Campo Santo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Campo Santo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campo Santo.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Campo Santo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Campo Santo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Campo Santo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Campo Santo.
Campo Santo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Campo Santo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Campo Santo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Campo Santo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campo Santo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Campo Santo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egzavea Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madden comes to the cage accompanied by Breackdown. Richards has chosen Momma said knock you out as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Madden
vs
Richards

165 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Egzavea Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Richards!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries to clinch but Madden moves out of range.
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madden tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madden to the ground. Madden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Madden is trying to work for a kimura but Richards is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Richards trying to hold on to Madden's head to control him but Madden postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Madden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Madden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madden is working for a kimura but Richards is defending it quite comfortably.

Richards manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Madden dives in and grabs Richards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes down on Madden's head and hops out.
Madden misses with a takedown
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egzavea Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Madden's waist but Madden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Richards wants to clinch.
No luck for Madden with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Madden will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Madden fails with the takedown
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.

Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Madden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egzavea Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richards wants to break free but Madden has control.

Madden successfully pulls guard.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Madden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Madden is trying to keep Richards in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Madden is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richards working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Madden passes into side control, despite Richards's attempt to control the position.

Madden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richards tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richards preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Madden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egzavea Madden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Richards misses with a double jab.
Madden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richards counters with a nice body shot.
Richards scores with a one two! Madden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richards is looking to clinch but Madden is avoiding it.

Madden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richards's guard.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden stands and throws Richards's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Madden is working to tighten is grip on Richards's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Richards has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Madden is really squeezing tight and eventually Richards passes out! Madden breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Egzavea Madden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spike Callan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Travik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callan comes to the cage accompanied by Smackdown by TFK. Spike Callan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Callan
vs
Travik

207 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Travik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Callan was covering up waiting for the punch and Travik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callan keeping moving, preventing Travik from controlling successfully.

Callan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Travik slips nicely into half guard.
Callan trying to control but Travik postures up.
Callan moves into full guard.
Travik trying to control but Callan is working from the bottom.
Travik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callan looking for a sweep. Not yet Callan, not yet.
Travik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callan is keeping the position for now.

Callan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Travik is aware though and is defending well.
Travik looking to pass the guard.
Travik wants to control from the top but Callan keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Travik tries to land a front kick but Callan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Travik shoots in but no luck this time.

Travik scores with a takedown into Callan's guard.

Callan kicks Travik off and gets to his feet.
Callan is breathing heavily.
Callan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Travik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Travik thows a huge punch but Callan dodges it nicely.

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

Travik stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Callan fails to land with a series of punches.
Callan is looking to clinch.

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

It looks like Spike Callan has been cut.
Travik looks to land a combination but Callan avoids it well.
Travik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Travik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Travik counters with a stiff right hand.
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!

Travik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Callan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callan is looking for a sweep.
Travik scoring with punches from side control.

Travik stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Travik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Travik is trying to get an arm triangle but Callan is defending well.
Travik remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travik trying to control the position but Callan is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Travik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spike Callan's cut.
That's time! Callan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Callan shoots and misses

and Travik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Travik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peter Travik has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Travik decides to stand and escape the position.
Travik is looking to clinch.
Callan throws a sloppy head kick and Travik moves out of range easily.

Travik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Callan tries to get to full guard but Travik has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callan wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Travik trying to pass the guard but Callan defending well.
Travik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Callan tries to get to full guard but Travik has control of the leg.

Travik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Callan sees it coming and defends easily.
Travik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Callan is not content to let Travik control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Travik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Travik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Callan keeping moving, preventing Travik from controlling successfully.
Travik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callan is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travik is stalling in the full guard.
Callan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travik landing with the ground and pound.
Travik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Travik stands and throws Callan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Callan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Travik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Travik decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Travik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travik wants to clinch.

Travik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Travik trying to control the action but Callan is working from the bottom.
Travik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Travik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Callan is trying to stand back up but Travik is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Travik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spike Callan'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!

Travik tries to clinch up but Callan circles away and keeps his distance.
Callan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Travik counters by moving into the clinch.
Travik is trying to break the clinch but Callan is controlling him.

Travik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Travik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Travik wants to sweep here but Callan controlling him for the moment.
Travik is looking to stand up but Callan isn't so interested in that idea.
Callan wants to control from the top but Travik keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travik managing to control the position.
Callan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Travik wants to stand and escape but Callan is having none of it.
Callan trying to control but Travik is working from the bottom.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Travik takes the fight into the clinch.
Travik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Callan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Travik shoots in and bounces Callan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Travik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Travik gets the takedown into side control.

Travik stands up and beckons Callan to his feet.
Travik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!

Travik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Callan is trying to defend but Travik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Callan wants to improve his position but Travik is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Travik decides to stand and escape the position.
Travik tries a low kick but Callan avoids it.

Travik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Callan is trying to defend but Travik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Travik content to control rather than advance.
Callan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travik prevents Callan from improving his position.
Spike Callan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Travik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Travik controlling the pace for now.
Peter Travik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Callan is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Travik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Travik 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Travik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muskeli Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muskeli Mies could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Drago's chin.

Mies
vs
Drago

186 cm
21
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Roidstore

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muskeli Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mies. No joy for Drago on that attempt.
Mies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drago.
Mies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mies cracks Drago with an open hand slap.
Drago misses with a double jab
and Mies counters with a stiff right hand.
Mies scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mies cracks Drago with an open hand slap.
Mies Rushes Drago and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Drago is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mies Piles on the pressure and Drago crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muskeli Mies!