DPEF-10 Heavyweight Grand Prix PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gonzales
vs
Condit

168 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Condit!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Condit lands a jab to Gonzales's midsection.
Gonzales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Condit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Condit lands a body shot.
Carl Condit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condit misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Condit.
Condit staying out of range there.
Condit lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Condit misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Condit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzales manages to avoid it.
Gonzales misses with a two punch combination.
Condit works Gonzales's body with a nice hook.
Gonzales throws a hook but Condit avoids it easily.
Condit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzales's hands.

It looks like Hector Gonzales has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a combination
and Condit counters with a one-two to the body.
Condit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Condit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Condit misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzales finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Condit dodges the punch combination from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Condit lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Condit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Condit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Condit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Condit lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Condit dips to his left and cracks Gonzales with an uppercut!
Gonzales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Condit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzales had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzales looks to land a right hand but Condit moved out of range.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Condit circles away quickly and effectively.
Condit thuds a left hand into Gonzales's body.
Condit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
Condit lands a nice shot to the body.
Condit swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
No joy there for Gonzales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Condit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Condit moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Jab by Condit.
Condit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzales rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut
and Condit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Condit avoids the head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales feints a jab promting Condit to slip. Gonzales then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Condit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzales counters with a three punch combo that has Condit backing up. Condit nods at Gonzales to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Condit moves out of range.
Condit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Nice body punch from Condit.
Condit thuds a left hand into Gonzales's body.
Condit cracks Gonzales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzales lands a glancing blow to the side of Condit's head.
Gonzales connects with a single shot there.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Condit moves away.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Condit's shoulder, as Condit tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Condit moves out of range easily.
Condit catches Gonzales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Condit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzales looks to land a combination but Condit avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Condit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Condit dodges the punch combination from Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzales lands a head kick. Condit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Condit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Condit works over Gonzales's head and body with a nice combination.
Gonzales lands a nice leg kick that just misses Condit's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales stalks Condit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Condit's face. Condit staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Condit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gonzales misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Condit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Gonzales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Condit scores with a jab to the body.
Carl Condit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Condit misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Condit.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales swinging wildly here.
Condit connects with a body shot.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Condit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Condit avoids the head kick by Gonzales.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Condit with a jab.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Condit lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzales moves forwards but Condit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
Gonzales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Condit takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales throws a poor cross that misses
and Condit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Condit connects with a right hand. Gonzales shakes it off.
Condit misses with a wild body shot.
Condit scores with the left hand. Gonzales knows he should have avoided that one.
Condit lands a nice shot to the body.
Condit looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Condit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Condit.
Hector Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Condit lands with a cross.
Condit moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzales.
Condit misses with a straight right.
Gonzales tries to bum rush Condit with a series of wild strikes but Condit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzales throws a lazy right hand but Condit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Condit slips a jab and a cross from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Condit's head.
Gonzales misses with a double jab
and Condit counters with a left to the body.
Gonzales takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales takes one to the side of the head.
Gonzales lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gonzales throws a right hand that Condit ducks under and follows up with a left that Condit also avoids with ease.
Condit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzales misses with a looping left.
Gonzales lands a two punch combo.
Condit lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzales seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Condit.
Gonzales connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzales looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Condit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Condit misses with a body shot.
Condit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Condit staying out of range there.
Gonzales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condit digs a good hook to Gonzales's body.
Condit throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Gonzales catches Condit right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzales moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Condit avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carl Condit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Gonzales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzales throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
Condit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Condit stuns Gonzales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Condit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Condit misses with a series of wild punches.
Condit lands with a shot to the body.
Condit punishes Gonzales's body with a nice straight punch.
Condit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Condit throws a shot to the body.
Condit avoids the head kick by Gonzales.
Condit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Condit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Condit on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Condit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzales scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Condit works Gonzales's body with a nice hook.
Gonzales misses with a lunging right hand
and Condit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Condit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzaless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Condit with a hook.
Gonzales drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzales misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Condit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Condit.
Condit catches Gonzales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzales catches Condit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzales plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Condit. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Gonzales tenderised Condit's leg. Condit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzales manages to avoid it.
Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Condit moves out of range easily.
Gonzales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit throws a body punch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Condit throws out a loose jab but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzales scores with a head kick. Condit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gonzales fails to land with a series of punches.
Condit connects with a jab.
Gonzales lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Condit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Condit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Condit moves away from the strike by Gonzales.
Condit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condit catches Gonzales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Condit.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzales. Those never looked like landing.
Condit moves out of range as Gonzales throws a body kick.
Gonzales takes a swing at Condit's ribcage but misses.
Condit punishes Gonzales's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzales lands a high kick!
Condit scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condit just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzales throws a right hand that Condit ducks under and follows up with a left that Condit also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Condit finds it's target.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gonzales.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzales displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Condit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit thows a body shot but no joy.
Condit catches Gonzales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hector Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Condit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzales throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Condit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Tysse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysse kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera, By demons be driven. 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.

Tysse
vs
Smith

168 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Tysse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tysse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tysse shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tysse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tysse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Nash Smith has been cut.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Tysse's guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tysse swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tysse has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Tysse has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith throwing strikes but missing.

Tysse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is working Tysse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tysse working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tysse really is a fat lump.

Tysse isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Tysse on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith wants to control but Tysse is keeping him busy.
Smith cracks Tysse with a big right hand but Tysse just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is chipping away with strikes.

It looks like Kim Tysse has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tysse takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tysse is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Tysse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tysse tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tysse is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Tysse is rocked!

Kim Tysse's cut is getting worse.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Tysse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kim Tysse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tysse looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smith turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nash Smith!
An out of breath Nash Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manowar Die For Metal. Clarence Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adams
vs
Mir

195 cm
19
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Sublime Supplements
xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159++ Energy - $50

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adams tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adams to the ground. Adams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Mir looks gassed!
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
Clarence Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams digs a good body shot into Mir's ribs.
Adams catches Mir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. Mir should have avoided that one.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Adams drops Mir with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mir looks back up at him and smiles so Adams waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Mir is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams stuns Mir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mir - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Adams!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santana Suave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Rocchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Suave
vs
Rocchi

203 cm
24
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Santana Suave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claudio Rocchi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Suave slams his shin into Rocchi's torso.
Rocchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suave is fending him off so far but Rocchi persists. Nope, Suave circles away and we're back to standing.
Suave thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rocchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Rocchi looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Suave closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suave lands in his opponent's guard.
Suave slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocchi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suave lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rocchi down.
Suave tries to score with some ground and pound. Rocchi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Suave crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Suave's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocchi keeps working.

Suave stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Suave looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suave tries to clinch up but Rocchi circles away and keeps his distance.

Suave manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rocchi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rocchi's guard now, I'm sure.
Rocchi looking to control.
Suave in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocchi has a closed guard, preventing Suave from standing up.
Suave has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suave preventing the sweep.
Rocchi keeping moving, preventing Suave from controlling successfully.
Rocchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suave working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Suave wanted to stand there but Rocchi had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suave slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suave wants to stand but Rocchi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suave working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocchi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suave throwing strikes from guard but Rocchi blocks nicely.
Rocchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocchi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Suave has passed into side control.
Suave throwing strikes but Rocchi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suave keeps working.
Suave wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rocchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suave keeps working.
Suave is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Suave is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suave is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rocchi wants to control but Suave is keeping him busy.
Rocchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocchi stalling.
Rocchi lands with a punch from half guard.

Suave kicks off Rocchi and gets to his feet.
Suave tries to clinch but Rocchi is having none of it.
Suave throws a sloppy head kick and Rocchi moves out of range easily.
Suave looks to land a combination but Rocchi avoids it well.
Suave throws a series of strikes that have Rocchi backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suave pinned against the cage. Suave gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Rocchi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Suave rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocchi's guard! Nice work there by Suave!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A left and a right from Suave both land. Nice combination.

Rocchi moves into the clinch.
Suave tries to circle away but Rocchi has him pinned against the cage.

Suave has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocchi regains guard immediately.
Rocchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Suave stands up over Rocchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocchi 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.
Rocchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana Suave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suave throwing strikes from guard but Rocchi blocks nicely.
Rocchi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suave accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocchi working a defensive guard here.
Rocchi is pulling down on Suave's head. It's preventing any offense from Suave, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rocchi wants to sweep here but Suave controlling him for the moment.
Suave throwing strikes from guard but Rocchi blocks nicely.
Suave wants to control from the top but Rocchi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suave looks to land a combination but Rocchi avoids it well.
Rocchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suave.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suave swinging wildly here.
Suave closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suave plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Suave connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rocchi to the floor! Suave dives in looking for the finish!

Rocchi is rocked!
Rocchi tries to roll over but Suave keeps him under control.
Rocchi is still in real trouble! Can Suave finish him?

Suave seems to be looking for submissions.
Rocchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocchi wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suave throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Suave stands up and beckons Rocchi to join him on the feet.
Suave throws a right and a left that Rocchi avoids nicely.
Suave throws a nice head kick!
Suave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rocchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Suave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana Suave is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocchi has a takedown stuffed.
Rocchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Suave counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suave lands a head kick!

Rocchi drives through with a takedown into Suave's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rocchi wants to pass the guard but Suave is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suave wants to sweep but no luck.

Suave pushes Rocchi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rocchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suave fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santana Suave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suave throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Suave gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocchi postures up in Suave's guard and throws a big left but Suave blocks it.
Rocchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Suave dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Suave tries to sprawl but Rocchi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rocchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suave keeps working.

Suave has one foot on Rocchi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rocchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suave counters with a good, hard body kick but Rocchi shrugs it off.

Suave drives through with a takedown into Rocchi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suave is looking to stand up but Rocchi won't let him.

Suave gets to his feet. Rocchi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rocchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Suave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Suave tries to sprawl out of it but Rocchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suave manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana Suave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rocchi.
Suave tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suave looks to land a combination. Rocchi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Suave throws a head kick that misses.
Rocchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suave avoids it really well and circles away.
Suave throws a series of punches but Rocchi moves out of range.

Suave shoots in and bounces Rocchi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Suave would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocchi, not yet.
Suave passes Rocchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suave is trying to control. Rocchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rocchi is controlling Suave's trapped leg to prevent Suave from advancing to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocchi trying to hold on to Suave's head to control him but Suave postures up.

Suave is working for a kimura but Rocchi is defending it quite comfortably.
Suave is thwarting Rocchi's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suave tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocchi controls his leg.
Rocchi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Claudio Rocchi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suave moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Suave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocchi dives in and grabs Suave's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suave pushes down on Rocchi's head and hops out.
Suave throws a series of punches but Rocchi avoids them all with ease.
Rocchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocchi.
Santana Suave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocchi avoids the head kick by Suave.
Rocchi shoots in for a takedown but Suave shows good takedown defense.
Suave tries to clinch up but Rocchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Suave fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suave circles away quickly and effectively.
Suave misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocchi tries to bum rush Suave with a series of wild strikes but Suave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suave lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suave ducks right into an uppercut from Rocchi.
Claudio Rocchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suave avoids the head kick by Rocchi.
A left and a right from Suave both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Suave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suave has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Suave!
In his post fight interview, Santana Suave started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gamer Kuroky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Police On My Back. Obi Wan King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gamer Kuroky's chin.

Wan King
vs
Kuroky

179 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

169 cm
27
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Obi Wan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gamer Kuroky!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuroky darts in trying to clinch
letting King counter with a right hand.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King shoots in for a takedown but Kuroky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King looks to land a right hand but Kuroky moved out of range.
King throws a body punch but Kuroky moves out of range.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuroky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuroky is looking to clinch.
Kuroky tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King drives through and clinches with Kuroky against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuroky obliges.
Kuroky landing knees to the body.
Kuroky lands a damaging elbow.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuroky has double underhooks.
King tries to break free but Kuroky pushes him back against the cage.
Kuroky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuroky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
King blocks an elbow strike.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuroky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obi Wan King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuroky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuroky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroky moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Kuroky backing up. Kuroky nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Kuroky moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Kuroky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuroky pinned against the cage. Kuroky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Kuroky seems unphased.

King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuroky sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

King stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kuroky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuroky lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.

King breaks the clinch.
Kuroky tries to clinch but King moves out of range.

King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuroky, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuroky pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuroky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuroky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!

King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King dips to his left and cracks Kuroky with an uppercut!
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obi Wan King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuroky closes the distance looking to clinch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kuroky gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroky fails in his attempt to clinch.
King throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

King keeps the fight on the outside.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuroky's waist but Kuroky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuroky on the side of the head.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuroky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King misses with a wild combination.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Obi Wan King is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a double jab
and Kuroky counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
King misses with a double jab
and Kuroky counters with an outside leg kick.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuroky circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obi Wan King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuroky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuroky tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

King clinches with his opponent.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuroky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuroky lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Kuroky keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuroky won't allow it.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuroky trying to land knees to the body.
Kuroky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuroky.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gamer Kuroky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroky moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King misses with a double jab
and Kuroky counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuroky wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Kuroky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King connects with a body shot that sends Kuroky's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuroky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroky slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.

King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuroky's guard.
King stays in close to Kuroky's body and controls the position.
King stops Kuroky from standing up.

Kuroky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuroky dodges the punch combination from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan King dominated that second round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

King closes the distance and pushes Kuroky back into the cage.
Kuroky misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuroky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuroky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuroky tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King blocks an elbow strike from Kuroky.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuroky misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroky tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Kuroky looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Kuroky crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Kuroky lands a knee to the head.
Kuroky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King tries to break the clinch but Kuroky is controlling the position.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King blocks an elbow strike from Kuroky.
Kuroky lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Kuroky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuroky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Kuroky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuroky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Kuroky tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuroky.
Kuroky tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kuroky.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuroky has double underhooks.
Kuroky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuroky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuroky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuroky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Kuroky throws a knee to the head but misses.
King is trying to force a seperation but Kuroky has the dominant position.
King can't break the clinch.
Kuroky tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King dodges an elbow strike from Kuroky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuroky avoids a punch combination nicely.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obi Wan King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King throws a combination that misses
and Kuroky counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
King tries to clinch up.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuroky.
King throws a wild body kick that Kuroky sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King connects with a body shot.

King clinches with his opponent.
Kuroky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King avoids the elbow strike from Kuroky, against the cage.
Kuroky missing with knees to the body.
Obi Wan King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuroky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Kuroky missing with knees to the body.
King can't break the clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuroky won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King tries to circle away but Kuroky has him pinned against the cage.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Gamer Kuroky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King avoiding damage as Kuroky throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gamer Kuroky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan King!
A pretty intense looking Obi Wan King took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Court Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Court Meyers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mendes
vs
Meyers

167 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Court Meyers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendes wants it to stay on the feet.
Meyers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Court Meyers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyers misses with a head kick.
Meyers fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meyers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meyers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meyers misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Meyers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meyers slips a jab from Mendes.
Meyers pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mendes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meyers tries to break free but Mendes pushes him back against the cage.

Mendes breaks the clinch.
Meyers tries to clinch but Mendes moves out of range.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meyers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meyers won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mendes working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mendes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Meyers to his feet.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Court Meyers.

Mendes drives through and clinches with Meyers against the cage.

Mendes pulls guard successfully.
Mendes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Meyers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Meyers is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mendes.
Mendes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Meyers's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mendes unloads with some shots from mount but Meyers bucks and avoids them well.
Meyers squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes misses with a head shot.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Mendes 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.

Mendes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meyers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meyers!
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meyers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meyers throws an elbow that misses. Mendes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyers's guard. Nice move by Mendes!

Mendes stands and steps away. Meyers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Meyers does no damage.
Mendes throws a jab when Meyers was well out of range.

Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyers can't break the clinch.

Mendes breaks the clinch.
Mendes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyers circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meyers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyers cracks Mendes with a solid left hand.
Meyers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meyers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meyers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meyers chips away with some ground and pound.
Meyers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meyers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meyers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers throwing strikes but missing.
Meyers wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Meyers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meyers with a nice head shot there.
Mendes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meyers is in close to Mendes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meyers throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meyers with a nice head shot there.
Meyers stands up over Mendes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meyers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meyers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meyers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Meyers landing some decent shots from guard.
Meyers throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendes postures up in Meyers's guard and throws a big left but Meyers blocks it.
Meyers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendes is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meyers wants to get back to his feet but Mendes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Mendes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Meyers drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyers throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Court Meyers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

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

Meyers thows an elbow strike that misses. Mendes gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Meyers doesn't seem too bothered but Mendes quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Meyers is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Meyers really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Mendes!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sydal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Numbnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sydal
vs
Numbnuts

182 cm
25
279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sydal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Numbnuts!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal delivers a nice body kick.
Sydal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sydal 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 Numbnuts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Numbnuts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Numbnuts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sydal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Numbnuts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Numbnuts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sydal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sydal tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Numbnuts avoids the attempt from Sydal to control.
Sydal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numbnuts wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Numbnuts wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Numbnuts tries to control but Sydal wriggling away.
Sydal is wriggling around trying to escape.

Numbnuts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sydal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sydal just holding on.

Numbnuts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sydal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numbnuts trying to control but Sydal is having none of it.
Sydal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sydal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sydal tries to get out of the position.
Sydal prevents Numbnuts from taking his back.
Sydal wants to control but Numbnuts is having none of it.
Sydal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sydal is working to get back to half guard.

Sydal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Numbnuts.
Sydal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Numbnuts on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbnuts moves to take his opponent's back.

Numbnuts looking for the choke but no joy.
Sydal trying to control the position but Numbnuts manages to sink in the hooks.
Numbnuts wants to control but Sydal is keeping busy.
Numbnuts is trying to stick to Sydal's back but Sydal is turning into Numbnuts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Numbnuts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sydal.
Sydal stopping the sweep attempt from Numbnuts.
Sydal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal distracts Numbnuts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Sydal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Numbnuts looking to control.
Sydal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Numbnuts wants to stand and escape but Sydal is having none of it.
Numbnuts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sydal's guard.
Sydal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sydal, not yet.
Numbnuts wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
Numbnuts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numbnuts passes to full mount!
Sydal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sydal wants to clinch up but Numbnuts keeps it at a distance.
Numbnuts keeps the fight on the outside.
Numbnuts tries to clinch but Sydal moves out of range.

Sydal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sydal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sydal content just to control the position here.
Numbnuts is bucking up trying to escape but Sydal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Numbnuts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sydal controlling the pace for now.
Sydal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbnuts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sydal looking to control but Numbnuts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sydal controlling from mount.
Numbnuts is working to get back to half guard.
Sydal controlling from mount.
Sydal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Numbnuts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sydal landing strikes from the mount and Numbnuts is in trouble!
Numbnuts regains half guard.
Johnny Numbnuts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Sydal seems content to control.
Sydal trying to mount his opponent but Numbnuts defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Numbnuts wants to improve his position but Sydal is controlling well.
Sydal is keen to just control but Numbnuts is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sydal in particular looking to stall.
Sydal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sydal wants to take a breather but Numbnuts is having none of it.

Jason Sydal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sydal misses with a two punch combination.
Numbnuts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Numbnuts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sydal as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydal closes the distance and clinches up with Numbnuts, looking for a takedown. Sydal pushes Numbnuts against the cage but Numbnuts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jason Sydal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sydal closes the distance and clinches.

Numbnuts pulls Sydal into guard.

Numbnuts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sydal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Numbnuts keeps moving.
Sydal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numbnuts's head.
Numbnuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Numbnuts keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully.

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

We're going to have a standup here because Jason Sydal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Sydal.
Sydal closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Sydal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sydal wants to pass the guard but Numbnuts is keeping the position.
Sydal trying to control the position from guard on top but Numbnuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numbnuts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sydal trying to control but Numbnuts is working from the bottom.

Numbnuts is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sydal rolls with it to try and escape but Numbnuts cranks on the arm and Sydal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Numbnuts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ilic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill- Throw your hands in the air. 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.

Fedor
vs
Ilic

199 cm
22
269 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
232 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ilic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilic ducks under a wild hook from Fedor.
Ilic checks a leg kick.
Ilic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedor. Ilic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ilic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ilic sprawls well. Ilic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedor gets slowly back to his feet.

Ilic closes the distance and clinches.
Fedor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ilic after a bit of a struggle.
Ilic keeps control of Fedor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ilic is working Fedor over against the cage.
Fedor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fedor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ilic pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Fedor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ilic doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilic shoots in and drives through. Fedor sprawls well.
Ilic wants to clinch up but Fedor keeps it at a distance.
Ilic wants to clinch up but Fedor keeps it at a distance.
Fedor throws a one two combo.

It looks like Ivan Ilic has been cut.
Ilic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedor.
A left and a right from Fedor both land. Nice combination.

Ilic is rocked!
Fedor feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ilic crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marko Fedor!