LA Combat 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Calvin Harris - Feel So Close (Nero Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
McFadden

225 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

204 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy McFadden!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McFadden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

McFadden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but McFadden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McFadden is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
McFadden moves into full guard.
McFadden keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
McFadden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz wants to control from the top but McFadden keeps moving.
McFadden is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but McFadden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McFadden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McFadden striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.

McFadden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked McFadden up and slammed him! McFadden can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McFadden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Diaz stands up.
Dick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt

and McFadden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
McFadden stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McFadden working some strikes from top position.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFadden wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McFadden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McFadden throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McFadden has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
McFadden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McFadden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.

McFadden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFadden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz wants to control from the top but McFadden keeps moving.

Diaz gets to his feet. McFadden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McFadden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McFadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz prevents McFadden from getting back to his feet.
McFadden keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFadden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McFadden throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but McFadden has control of the leg.
McFadden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz is looking to control McFadden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McFadden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz taking some punishment here, with McFadden in his half guard.

Diaz is rocked!
Nice strikes from McFadden there.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFadden scores with a big shot! Diaz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Diaz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McFadden!
After the fight, Andy McFadden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Overfield Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjay Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overfield Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Need A Doctor. Murphy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 4 Minutes to Lockdown by Redman & Method Man. 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.

Overfield Jr
vs
Murphy

169 cm
22
135 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

174 cm
23
142 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Overfield Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjay Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy avoids the head kick by Overfield Jr.
Overfield Jr misses with a looping right.
Overfield Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Overfield Jr wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Overfield Jr is keeping the position.

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

Overfield Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overfield Jr is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overfield Jr keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Overfield Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Overfield Jr cracks Murphy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Overfield Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy is looking to improve his position but Overfield Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Overfield Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Overfield Jr with the ground and pound from mount.

Overfield Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overfield Jr scoring with strikes but Murphy is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Overfield Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Overfield Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Overfield Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Overfield Jr prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Overfield Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Murphy is rocked!
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Overfield Jr has a good base and remains in mount.

Murphy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Overfield Jr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murphy is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Overfield Jr!
Jason Overfield Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

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

Oh
vs
Rush

187 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
28
201 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Rush!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Rush is rocked!

It looks like John Rush has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rush is still on wobbly legs! Can Oh finish him?
Rush looks gassed!
Oh lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Rush head around and knocks him out cold! Oh hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Oh!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dresvin Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Liddell
vs
Steel

192 cm
25
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
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, Dresvin Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liddell lands a head kick. Steel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddell 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 Steel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steel checks a leg kick nicely.
Liddell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddell.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Liddell thumps Steel with a low kick.
Liddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Steel down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liddell.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Liddell.
Liddell lands a high kick!
Liddell throws a head kick that half lands.
Liddell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddell gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
Liddell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddell, right into the meat.
Liddell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Liddell throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steel working away.
Steel lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Steel is putting a hurting on Liddell here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell tries to improve position but can't.
Liddell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Liddell is working to get back to half guard.
Steel landing shots from mount.
Liddell tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel lands a nice shot to the head.
Liddell wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel working the ground and pound effectively.
Liddell is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel breaks from Liddell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Liddell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steel looking to finish Liddell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liddell!
Steel working the ground and pound effectively.
Liddell is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Liddell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Steel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Liddell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steel dominating with strikes here.
Steel with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Liddell is rocked!
Steel lands a big elbow - Liddell is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Liddell is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dresvin Steel!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alan Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Sherdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Donald
vs
Sherdog

178 cm
26
132 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
29
135 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Donald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jethro Sherdog!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherdog leaves Donald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sherdog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donald tries to avoid it but Sherdog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donald to the ground. Donald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sherdog's waist but Sherdog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donald off to one side.
Sherdog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donald as he avoids it easily.
Donald fails in his attempt to clinch.

Sherdog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donald to the mat! Donald manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Donald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sherdog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sherdog passes into half guard.
Donald wants to improve his position but Sherdog is controlling well.

Sherdog is trying to work for a kimura but Donald is defending well.
Donald wants to improve his position but Sherdog is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sherdog is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sherdog works his way into side control.
Donald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Donald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sherdog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donald has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald is looking for a sweep. Sherdog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sherdog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donald!

Sherdog is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donald is surviving well by controlling Sherdog's body position as best he can.

Sherdog is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Donald can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sherdog looking for a guillotine from mount but Donald is having none of it.
Donald is working to get back to half guard.

Sherdog working for a submission but Donald is keeping him at bay.
Donald is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Donald hang on?
Donald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sherdog lands a big elbow.
Sherdog unloading with bombs!

Sherdog looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sherdog working the ground and pound effectively.
Sherdog unloading with bombs!
Sherdog working the ground and pound effectively.
Sherdog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sherdog looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sherdog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sherdog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Donald can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sherdog working the ground and pound effectively.
Donald tries to reverse the position but Sherdog maintains control.

Sherdog looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Donald is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sherdog working for a submission but Donald is keeping him at bay.
Sherdog landing strikes from the mount and Donald is in trouble!
Donald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donald regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donald wants to sweep but Sherdog has passed to side control!
Donald gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Sherdog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sherdog has his takedown stuffed

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

Sherdog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sherdog looking for a guillotine here but Donald defends easily.
Donald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherdog working a defensive guard here.
Donald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jethro Sherdog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherdog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sherdog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherdog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donald's guard.

Donald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donald has his foot on Sherdog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sherdog works his way back into a safe position though.
Sherdog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherdog preventing the sweep.
Sherdog lands a couple of elbows.

Donald has his foot on Sherdog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sherdog works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherdog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Sherdog stands up from Donald's guard - Sherdog perhaps looking for a knockout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Donald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherdog sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sherdog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donald is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherdog has wrist control.
Donald wants to stand but Sherdog is controlling his posture from full guard.
Donald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sherdog's guard.
Sherdog regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donald throwing strikes from guard but Sherdog blocks nicely.
Sherdog 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jethro Sherdog!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biru Abuabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The
vs
Abuabu

191 cm
26
221 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

180 cm
27
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biru Abuabu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by The there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abuabu shoots for a takedown but The saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The thows a body kick. Abuabu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abuabu looks gassed!
The fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
The throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Biru Abuabu has been cut.

The pushes Abuabu up against the cage in a clinch.

The has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Abuabu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Abuabu hold on?
The is landing with strikes from the back.
Abuabu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get The off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The is landing with strikes from the back.

The is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Abuabu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from The.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake The!
Jake The tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza has chosen i am #1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Koch
vs
Souza

177 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
151 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Souza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Koch has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.

Souza pulls guard effortlessly.
Koch is looking to stand up but Souza won't let him.

Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Souza is tightening it up a little... Koch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Koch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Koch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leon Souza!
Leon Souza made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to thank everyone including my sponsors friends, family, trainers, and most of all this great company for the opportunity. thanks and GOODNIGHT'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archibald Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix. Anderson has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Knight
vs
Anderson

206 cm
20
269 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
250 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Archibald Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Knight avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Knight takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.

It looks like Archibald Anderson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to break free but Knight has control.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knight misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Knight away with a front kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Anderson misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Knight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Knight gets a clinch.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson looks gassed!
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight stalling in the clinch.
Anderson wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.

Knight has managed to clinch.
Knight just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That has opened up Archibald Anderson's cut even more.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockford Knight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Archibald Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.

Knight closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Knight is controlling him.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Knight.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.

Knight breaks the clinch.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Archibald Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knight is looking for the KO!

Anderson is rocked!
Knight closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Anderson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rockford Knight!
A victorious Rockford Knight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Shields
vs
Blanc

185 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
30
177 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laurent Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blanc off to one side.
Blanc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shields tries to clinch up but Blanc circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanc closes the distance and clinches up with Shields, looking for a takedown. Blanc pushes Shields against the cage but Shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eric Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Blanc.

Shields closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blanc's guard.
Shields passes Blanc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields is looking to advance position but Blanc won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blanc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blanc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blanc has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Blanc wants to finish this one by submission but Shields is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blanc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Blanc moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shields has worked his arm free - good work by Shields!

Blanc tries for a kimura but Shields is defending well.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanc advances to mount.
Shields is trying to escape the mount.

Blanc goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shields turns into him and now he's in Blanc's guard.

Blanc pushes Shields off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanc's sensitive parts.
Shields tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanc tries for a takedown but Shields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Shields clinches.

Shields breaks the clinch.
Shields wants to clinch up but Blanc keeps it at a distance.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blanc sprawls well. Blanc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Blanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Shields closes the distance and clinches.
Blanc wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields manages to break the clinch.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.

Shields looking to score a takedown here. Blanc is defending well but Shields drives through and ends up in Blanc's guard.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Shields is posturing up here but Blanc has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shields tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shields has to tap! Slick submission there by Blanc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laurent Blanc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakuragi Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Sakuragi Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Complex
vs
Johnson

163 cm
20
139 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
29
133 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sakuragi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Complex avoids nicely.
Complex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Complex throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Complex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Complex. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Complex counters with a stiff right hand.
Complex misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Complex misses.
Complex throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Complex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Complex misses with the combination.
Complex throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Complex connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Complex scores with a punch to the head.
Complex avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Complex's waist but Complex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Complex lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.

Johnson is rocked!
Complex closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Johnson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Napoleon Complex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.