CWFC 79 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardiner Wright Blackwood comes to the cage accompanied by The Land of Make Believe. Leko Pavicevic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gardiner Wright Blackwood
vs
Pavicevic

190 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
219 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Pavicevic moves away from the strike by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a left hand

and Pavicevic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Pavicevic has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gardiner Wright Blackwood is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leko Pavicevic!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eat Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). eat Me has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fengap
vs
Me

174 cm
29
146 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

150 cm
31
139 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mustaf Fengap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, eat Me!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Fengap dives in and scores a takedown into Me's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fengap postures up and lands a big shot to Me's brow.

Fengap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fengap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Me swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fengap throws a big right hand that misses.
Fengap landing some decent shots from guard.
Fengap trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Me is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fengap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fengap trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Me working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fengap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fengap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fengap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Me is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fengap distracts Me with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

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

Me is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fengap is aware though and is defending well.
Fengap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fengap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Me keeping moving, preventing Fengap from controlling successfully.
Fengap is pushing down on Me's leg trying to pass to half guard. Me is fighting to maintain full guard but Fengap has managed to sneak the leg through.

Fengap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fengap is keen to just control but Me is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fengap seems content to control.
Me is trying to get back to full guard.

Fengap is trying to work for a kimura but Me is defending well.
Fengap is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Me manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fengap wants to control from the top but Me keeps moving.
Fengap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fengap tries to free his leg and advance position but Me is retaining full guard.

Me had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fengap defends it easily.
Fengap wants to control from the top but Me keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fengap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Me has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fengap has managed to get both his arms back between Me's legs - danger averted.
Fengap distracts Me with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fengap wants to pass the guard but Me is keeping the position.
Me 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.

Fengap stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Fengap scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fengap tries to move to mount but Me blocks the move with his legs.
Fengap prevents Me from escaping the position.
Fengap is looking to take a break and control but Me is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Me tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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!
Fengap is thwarting Me's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fengap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Me sees it coming and defends easily.
Fengap lands strikes from half guard.
Me blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fengap.
Fengap thows a huge punch but Me dodges it nicely.
Fengap wants to control but Me is keeping him busy.

Me looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fengap seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fengap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Me is just riding it out for now. Fengap eventually gives up the hold.
Me wants to improve his position but Fengap is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustaf Fengap dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Me misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fengap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fengap bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Me's head backwards.
Fengap connects with a single shot there.
Fengap is looking to score with low kicks.
eat Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fengap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Me is fending him off so far but Fengap persists. Nope, Me circles away and we're back to standing.
Fengap is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fengap.

It looks like eat Me has been cut.
Me changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fengap tries to avoid it but Me manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fengap to the ground. Fengap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fengap tries to clinch up but Me circles away and keeps his distance.
Me avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Fengap throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Me tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fengap is in Me's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Me had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fengap defends it easily.
Me keeping moving, preventing Fengap from controlling successfully.

Me is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fengap has his hands clasped together but Me extends an breaks Fengap's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Me.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). eat Me!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo comes into the arena with Bebot blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jabari Jelani was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

El Guapo
vs
Jelani

179 cm
28
255 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
275 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conchito El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Guapo shoots for a double leg takedown but Jelani sprawls well. He's pushed El Guapo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by El Guapo.
Jelani is trying to control El Guapo's posture but El Guapo avoids it.
Jelani regains half guard, as El Guapo was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani has his hands clasped together around El Guapo's back. He's all about the action.
El Guapo looks to land a strike but Jelani avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
El Guapo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jelani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo stopping the sweep attempt from Jelani.
El Guapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jelani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Guapo won't allow Jelani to sweep him here.
El Guapo throwing strikes from guard but Jelani blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Guapo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jelani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jelani seems keen to control El Guapo's posture.
El Guapo looking to sit in guard and control but Jelani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo wants to get back to his feet but Jelani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jelani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jelani won't allow El Guapo to get back to his feet.
Jelani landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelani works over El Guapo with some ground and pound from guard.

Jelani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and El Guapo dives on top into guard.
El Guapo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Guapo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jelani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
El Guapo trying to move into half guard but instead Jelani has managed to sweep!
Jelani prevents El Guapo from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelani passes El Guapo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jelani wants to free his trapped foot but El Guapo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Guapo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jelani manages to move to mount!
Jelani lands with some strikes.

It looks like Conchito El Guapo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Guapo wants to get back to his feet.
Jelani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can El Guapo hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabari Jelani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conchito El Guapo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

El Guapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Guapo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jelani pinned against the cage. Jelani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jelani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Guapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Conchito El Guapo's cut is getting worse.
El Guapo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jelani can pounce on him.
El Guapo misses with a takedown
and Jelani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jelani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to El Guapo's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Guapo misses with a double jab.
Conchito El Guapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Guapo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jelani.
Jelani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jelani fails with a takedown attempt.
Jelani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jelani fails with a takedown attempt.
Conchito El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but El Guapo swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelani slaps away a takedown attempt from El Guapo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Guapo fails with the takedown.
El Guapo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Conchito El Guapo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jelani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jelani misses with a wild body shot.
Jelani closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Jeez, Conchito El Guapo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Jelani scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelani cracks El Guapo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conchito El Guapo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jabari Jelani!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chambers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. This should be a great matchup!

Chambers
vs
Presle

190 cm
23
251 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
230 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Presle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Presle throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Chambers to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Ludovic Presle has been cut.
Jab by Presle.
Chambers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Presle.

It looks like Jovon Chambers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presle throws a right hand that misses

and Chambers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Presle's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle controlling Chambers's posture.
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
Chambers stands and throws Presle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chambers working the ground and pound but Presle is defending the strikes.
Presle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chambers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chambers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Chambers tries for a kimura but Presle is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chambers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Presle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chambers's guard! Nice work there by Presle!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers working for a triangle but Presle defends it easily.

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

Chambers is looking for a triangle but Presle pushes his legs off easily.
Presle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Presle from controlling successfully.

Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Presle is aware though and is defending well.
Presle stays in close to Chambers's body and controls the position.
Presle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Presle wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.

Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Presle is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Chambers working for a triangle but Presle defends it easily.
Presle wants to stand but Chambers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chambers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Jovon Chambers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Presle sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Oooooh!!! Presle has knocked Chambers down with a huge combo! Presle steps away and waves a wobbly Chambers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Presle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chambers's sensitive parts.
Presle digs a good hook to Chambers's body.
Presle throws an overhand right that has Chambers reeling! Presle follows up with more punches and Chambers is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ludovic Presle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Break Ya Neck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knox
vs
Clinton

188 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
196 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, New Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton misses with a body shot.
Knox misses with a body kick.

Clinton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knox controls Clinton momentarily but Clinton frees himself.
Clinton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clinton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knox tries to bench press Clinton off him but Clinton keeps the position.
Clinton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knox gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Knox working to try and regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton punishing his opponent with strikes.

It looks like New Knox has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Knox is rocked!
Knox can't escape the position.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinton postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Knox badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Clinton around the waist but Clinton pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Clinton is the winner by TKO! Clinton jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Clinton!
Bill Clinton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lind
vs
Tucker

176 cm
30
152 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

178 cm
26
157 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lind.
Tucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Lind is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lind misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Lind had a free shot at his head there.

Lind drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lind wants to stand but Tucker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lind trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Lind landing with the ground and pound.
Lind wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Lind from controlling successfully.
Lind's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Curtis Lind wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker sizes up Lind with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lind.
Lind swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Tucker misses
and Lind counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lind tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lind somewhat.
Tucker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Tucker misses with a hook to the body
letting Lind counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Tucker misses
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lind connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lind looks to land a combination. Tucker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lind chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind with a jab.
Tucker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lind rather than just go for the knockout.
Lind connects with a crisp jab.

Tucker is rocked!
Lind dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Lind finish him?
Lind jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lind throws a monster overhand right that drops Tucker! Lind follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Lind!
A victorious Curtis Lind thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Saballe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saballe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In My City. Salvador Saballe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rizzo
vs
Saballe

225 cm
29
300 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

225 cm
26
275 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Saballe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saballe lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Saballe takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rizzo is rocked!

It looks like Mario Rizzo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Saballe rattles Rizzo with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rizzo tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Saballe dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rizzo stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Salvador Saballe!
Salvador Saballe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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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 Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes into the arena with ... blaring out of the sound system. Martin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection. 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.

Corbett
vs
Martin

185 cm
31
222 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

197 cm
33
223 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Martin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corbett.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corbett was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Corbett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Corbett tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin shoots in but Corbett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Corbett slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin throws a push kick but Corbett slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Corbett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.
Martin moves forwards but Corbett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corbett throws out the jab.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Corbett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corbett to the mat! Corbett manages to get full guard.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Corbett blocks nicely.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corbett is keeping the position for now.
Corbett pulls Martin in close to his closed guard and prevents Martin from doing any damage or advancing position.
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!
Corbett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corbett.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corbett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Martin actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Corbett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Corbett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Martin actively working from the bottom here.
Martin is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nathan Corbett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corbett as he avoids it easily.
Nathan Corbett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Martin.
Corbett throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corbett moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Corbett.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corbett finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Corbett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Corbett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.

Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Corbett is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Corbett regains half guard.
Corbett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Martin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corbett is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corbett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corbett keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corbett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corbett wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Corbett is keeping the position.
Corbett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett works his way to full guard. Good work.

Corbett has his feet on Martin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Martin misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Corbett pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.
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!
Corbett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
George Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corbett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Corbett is trying to get back to half guard.
Corbett is working hard here to advance position.
Corbett regains half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin is thwarting Corbett's attempts to control the position.
Corbett works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin cracks Corbett with a solid left hand.

Martin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Corbett tries a head kick but it misses.
Corbett misses the shot to the body.
George Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corbett counters with a left to the body.
Corbett dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
George Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Corbett throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corbett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corbett avoids it really well and circles away.
Corbett checks a low kick from Martin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corbett manages to avoid it.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin scores with a three punch combo!
Corbett checks a leg kick nicely.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Corbett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corbett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corbett thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corbett.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corbett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corbett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Corbett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin staying out of range there.
Corbett cracks Martin with a good jab.
Corbett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into Corbett's guard.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Corbett is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbett is on top in guard.
Corbett throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Corbett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corbett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.
Corbett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett pushes down on Martin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corbett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Corbett.
I think Corbett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBlunt comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Bow Down. 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.

DeBlunt
vs
Stone

195 cm
29
280 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

188 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil DeBlunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlunt checks a low kick from Stone.

Stone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stone lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeBlunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
DeBlunt looking to control but Stone passes into half guard.
DeBlunt wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeBlunt tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

DeBlunt has one foot on Stone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
DeBlunt avoids the head kick by Stone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Stone.
DeBlunt blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
DeBlunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
DeBlunt throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
DeBlunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
DeBlunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBlunt blocks a leg kick.
DeBlunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBlunt.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeBlunt works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Stone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Stone connects with a high kick.

It looks like Phil DeBlunt has been cut.
DeBlunt avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeBlunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBlunt is breathing heavily.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeBlunt throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBlunt. That did some damage!
DeBlunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Stone.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeBlunt takes a step back to recover.
Stone tries to land a front kick but DeBlunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone keeps DeBlunt at a distance using the push kick.
DeBlunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeBlunt pinned against the cage. DeBlunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeBlunt moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil DeBlunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DeBlunt checks a leg kick.
Sean Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Stone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeBlunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and DeBlunt moves out of range easily.
DeBlunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stone.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone avoids the body shot from DeBlunt.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Phil DeBlunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
DeBlunt is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeBlunt misses with a straight left.
DeBlunt misses with a hook.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from DeBlunt.
DeBlunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeBlunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but DeBlunt checks it.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses DeBlunt's front leg but catches the back leg as DeBlunt tries to avoid it.
Stone thows a body kick. DeBlunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBlunt checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone tries to land a front kick but DeBlunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBlunt with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
Stone throws a wild body kick that DeBlunt sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt checks a low kick from Stone.
DeBlunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
DeBlunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stone throws a head kick that DeBlunt semi-blocks.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from DeBlunt. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Stone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stone!
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and DeBlunt moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Stone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone connects with a high kick.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBlunt's calf.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
DeBlunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBlunt avoids a kick to the body.
Stone throws a low kick but DeBlunt avoids it.
DeBlunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBlunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeBlunt lands with a nice body punch.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone throws a front kick that sends DeBlunt stumbling back into the cage.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBlunt is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stone motions for DeBlunt to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil DeBlunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A solid body kick from Stone.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBlunt's calf.
DeBlunt loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.

Stone gets a double leg takedown into DeBlunt's guard.
Stone landing some decent shots from guard.
Stone postures up.
DeBlunt wants to control but Stone passes easily into half guard.
Stone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeBlunt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

DeBlunt is rocked!

Stone looking to secure an arm triangle but DeBlunt defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlunt is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone connects with a bit shot that sees DeBlunt covering up! More strikes from Stone and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stone is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Stone!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Stone made sure he mentioned Kobra Clothing Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Can't take the sky from me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Average
vs
Reynolds

170 cm
31
172 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Average on the side of the head.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Average.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Average's calf.
Reynolds misses with a body shot
and Average finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Average fails in his attempt to clinch.
Average tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Average fails in his attempt to clinch.

Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Reynolds has Average pressed against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
Reynolds gets through Average's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Average just leaning against Reynolds, taking a breather.
Reynolds trying to stall but Average improves his position.
Average tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Average manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Average pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
Average misses with a punch to the body.
Average changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Average throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Joe Average has been cut.
Average takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Average's sensitive parts.
Reynolds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Average misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Average doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Average moves into the clinch successfully.
Average looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.

Reynolds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reynolds manages to end up in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Average is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average struggling a bit here.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Average trying to control but Reynolds flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Reynolds lands strikes to the head.
Reynolds lands with a hammerfist to the side of Average's head.
You can see the frustration on Average's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reynolds looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Reynolds is not going to allow Average to sit and survive in this position.
Reynolds lands a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average trying to control but not successfully.
Reynolds controlling well, preventing Average from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Reynolds is looking to control Average but Average is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Average wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds lands a shot to the head.
Average rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Average is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mal Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Average misses with a looping left.
Average lands a body shot.
Reynolds looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Average closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Average pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds feints and then cracks Average's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Average down.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Average is having none of it.
Mal Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Average.

Average closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Average lands in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Reynolds looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Average puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reynolds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Average throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Reynolds trying to control the position here.
Average lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mal Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reynolds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Average is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
Average throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Average won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Average working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mal Reynolds hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Average avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Average shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average thows a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Average's sensitive parts.
Average drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds looking to finish Average with some ground and pound. This is bad for Average!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mal Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Average connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reynolds momentarily.
Average stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.

Average bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back!
Average trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Reynolds is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Reynolds gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Reynolds gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Reynolds apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Average takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reynolds looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Average stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Average.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds tries a low kick but Average avoids it.

Average changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Average working the head with strikes.
Average has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds struggling a bit here.
Average works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average is trying to ground and pound but Reynolds uses the momentary lack of control by Average to regain half guard.
Average throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Average's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Average's back!
Average is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reynolds lands strikes to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body.
Reynolds has good solid back control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reynolds with the ground and pound from mount.

Average is rocked!
Reynolds connects with a bit shot that sees Average covering up! More strikes from Reynolds and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reynolds is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mal Reynolds!
Mal Reynolds gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).