LA Combat 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Surface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Collten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Surface
vs
Collten

186 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Surface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Collten!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Surface scores with a punch to the head.
Collten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Surface counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Collten does no damage.
Collten misses with the combination.
Collten looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surface uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collten has time to react.
A right-left combo lands from Collten.

Collten scores a takedown into full mount!
Collten raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collten controlling the position easily from mount.
Surface is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surface tries to reverse the position but Collten maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collten controlling his opponent.
Collten avoids the attempt from Surface to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surface is trying desperately to improve position.
Collten trying to control but Surface is having none of it.
Surface tries to lock up and control but Collten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Collten controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surface bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Collten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Paul Surface has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Collten 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.
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 Paul Surface will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Collten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collten tries to clinch up.
Surface avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collten slips under a jab from Surface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Surface.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surface misses with an uppercut.
Collten wants to clinch up but Surface keeps it at a distance.
Collten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surface paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surface misses with a few strikes there.
Surface misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surface stuffs the takedown attempt from Collten. Collten gets slowly back to his feet.
Surface scores with a jab. Collten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Surface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collten throws a chopping leg kick but Surface manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Collten works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surface misses with a wild combination.
Collten throws a wild body kick that Surface sees coming a mile off.
Collten misses with a double jab.
Surface throws a series of punches but Collten moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collten swinging wildly here.
Collten tries to land a body kick
and Surface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Surface thows a body shot but no joy.
Surface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collten.
Collten misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Collten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Surface throws a right hand that Collten ducks under and follows up with a left that Collten also avoids with ease.
Surface dodges the punch combination from Collten.
Surface blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Collten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collten throws a series of punches but Surface moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collten shoots in but no luck this time.
Surface scores with a jab to the head.
Nick Collten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Surface tries to avoid it but Collten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Surface to the ground. Surface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collten works Surface's body with a nice hook.
Collten shoots in for a double leg but Surface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul Surface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Collten.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collten.
Collten connects with a body shot.

Collten looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Collten stopping the sweep attempt from Surface.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Surface keeping moving, preventing Collten from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Collten controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Collten was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Surface gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collten to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collten trying to control but Surface is working from the bottom.

Surface has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collten off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Collten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Collten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Collten!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raven Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michi Dogbrother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fury
vs
Dogbrother

180 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
181 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michi Dogbrother!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogbrother doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Fury scores with a leg kick.
Dogbrother doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Fury throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Fury tries to keep at a distance but Dogbrother has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dogbrother trying to land knees to the body.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fury tries to break free but Dogbrother pushes him back against the cage.
Dogbrother wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dogbrother just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fury's brow.
Fury tries to break free but Dogbrother pushes him back against the cage.
Dogbrother tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dogbrother keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dogbrother manages to break the clinch.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Fury.
Dogbrother tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Dogbrother wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.
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!
Fury throws a nice head kick!
Dogbrother tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dogbrother.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury scores with a head kick. Dogbrother tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fury goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Dogbrother fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.
Dogbrother tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dogbrother is trying to break the clinch but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Dogbrother won't allow it.
Fury is looking to break free of the clinch but Dogbrother has double underhooks.
Dogbrother tries to break free but Fury pushes him back against the cage.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dogbrother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Dogbrother looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dogbrother keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fury's efforts to push away.
Dogbrother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dogbrother struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fury blocks a body shot from Dogbrother.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dogbrother's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury is trying to break free.
Dogbrother misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Dogbrother.
Fury blocking some punches.
Fury can't break the clinch.

Dogbrother breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fury, right into the meat.

Dogbrother has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Dogbrother is trying to break free.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother is controlling him.

Dogbrother pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Fury lands but Dogbrother takes it in his stride.
Fury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dogbrother's head.
Dogbrother takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dogbrother fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.
Dogbrother tries to land a knee to the head but Fury blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to push Dogbrother away but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dogbrother keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dogbrother keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dogbrother presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dogbrother looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dogbrother wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dogbrother tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Dogbrother looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fury dodges an elbow strike from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother is trying to force a seperation but Fury has the dominant position.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dogbrother's efforts to push away.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dogbrother working hard to break the clinch.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Dogbrother keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Dogbrother won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Dogbrother tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury wants to break free but Dogbrother has control.

Dogbrother pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fury gets tackled into the cage by Dogbrother. Dogbrother maintains the clinch.
Dogbrother misses with a body punch.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dogbrother's efforts to push away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury prevents Dogbrother from breaking the clinch.
Dogbrother throws an elbow but it misses.
Dogbrother wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dogbrother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Dogbrother tries to circle away but Fury has him pinned against the cage.
Dogbrother keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fury's efforts to push away.
Dogbrother can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fury tries to break the clinch but Dogbrother is controlling the position.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother is trying to break the clinch but Fury is controlling him.
Dogbrother misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michi Dogbrother will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dogbrother fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dogbrother moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Fury.
Fury goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dogbrother wants to clinch.
Dogbrother tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fury connects with a high kick.
Dogbrother takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dogbrother looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dogbrother is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Dogbrother moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Dogbrother is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.

Dogbrother instigates a clinch.
Dogbrother tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogbrother is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Dogbrother is trying to break the clinch but Fury is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury tries to break free but Dogbrother pushes him back against the cage.
Dogbrother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Fury wants to break free but Dogbrother has control.
Dogbrother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dogbrother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dogbrother tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dogbrother keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fury's efforts to push away.
Fury is trying to push Dogbrother away but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fury wants to break free but Dogbrother has control.
A head punch on the inside from Dogbrother fails to land.
Dogbrother is trying to push Fury away but Fury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dogbrother tries to circle away but Fury has him pinned against the cage.
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Dogbrother won't allow it.
Dogbrother has Fury pressed against the cage, preventing Fury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dogbrother misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dogbrother is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Fury tries to break the clinch but Dogbrother is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Dogbrother is trying to break free.
Dogbrother misses with a punch to the body.
Dogbrother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dogbrother throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Dogbrother.
A frustrated look appears on Dogbrother's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dogbrother's efforts to push away.
Dogbrother tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Dogbrother misses with some punches.
Fury wants to break free but Dogbrother has control.
Dogbrother swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dogbrother wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
Dogbrother working hard to break the clinch.
Fury tries to circle away but Dogbrother has him pinned against the cage.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Dogbrother.
Dogbrother missing with knees to the body.
Fury blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dogbrother.
Dogbrother misses with an elbow over the top.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dogbrother wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fury is trying to push Dogbrother away but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fury has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dogbrother tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother is controlling him.
Fury avoiding damage as Dogbrother throws knees to the body.
Dogbrother prevents Fury from breaking the clinch.
Dogbrother doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michi Dogbrother seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dogbrother's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raven Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Dogbrother wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother is looking to clinch.
Dogbrother fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Dogbrother.
Fury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury scores with a head kick. Dogbrother tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dogbrother crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fury - the referee stops the clock and Dogbrother gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fury. Dogbrother manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dogbrother tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
Dogbrother on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fury. Fury obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dogbrother looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Dogbrother wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.
Dogbrother has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fury.
Dogbrother is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michi Dogbrother will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Dogbrother looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dogbrother moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Fury scores with a push kick.

Dogbrother has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dogbrother throws an elbow that misses.
Fury wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dogbrother misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dogbrother breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dogbrother's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dogbrother is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Dogbrother tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
Fury lands with a slapping head kick.
Dogbrother tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.

Dogbrother clinches.
Dogbrother is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Fury looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dogbrother tries to circle away but Fury has him pinned against the cage.
Dogbrother tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dogbrother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Dogbrother looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Dogbrother breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Dogbrother closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
Fury wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fury looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dogbrother throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
Dogbrother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Dogbrother keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fury's efforts to push away.
Dogbrother misses with a body punch.
Dogbrother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dogbrother tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dogbrother misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fury prevents Dogbrother from breaking the clinch.
Dogbrother tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Dogbrother with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands a nice looking body kick.
Fury goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogbrother takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Fury scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Fury.
Fury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Dogbrother gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fury tries to break free but Dogbrother pushes him back against the cage.
Fury is trying to push Dogbrother away but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dogbrother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dogbrother wants to break free but Fury has control.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Dogbrother has the dominant position.
Fury tries to break the clinch but Dogbrother is controlling the position.
Dogbrother tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Dogbrother misses with a knee strike.
Dogbrother can't break the clinch.
Raven Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogbrother is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Dogbrother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dogbrother keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fury's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Dogbrother's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dogbrother tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dogbrother throws a head punch that misses.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fury blocking some punches.
Dogbrother pushes off an throws an elbow but Fury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.

Dogbrother escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dogbrother is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Both fighters circling a little - Fury finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fury lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Michi Dogbrother has been cut.
Michi Dogbrother seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogbrother takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dogbrother tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dogbrother moves into the clinch successfully.
Dogbrother keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dogbrother pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dogbrother.

Dogbrother clinches up against the cage.
Dogbrother is trying to push Fury away but Fury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Dogbrother is controlling him.
Dogbrother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dogbrother is trying to break free.
Fury pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dogbrother throws a head punch that misses.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dogbrother is trying to break the clinch but Fury is controlling him.
Dogbrother is looking to break free of the clinch but Fury has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dogbrother throws an elbow that misses.
Fury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dogbrother has him pressed against the cage.
Fury working hard to break the clinch.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dogbrother with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michi Dogbrother.
I've got Dogbrother winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michi Dogbrother!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kawasaki Dojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawasaki Dojo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dojo
vs
Sixteen

195 cm
31
170 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

180 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawasaki Dojo!
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, Ten Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dojo throws a nice looking combination but Sixteen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dojo tries to bum rush Sixteen with a series of wild strikes but Sixteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dojo swinging wildly here.
Sixteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dojo. That did some damage!
Dojo throws a right hand that Sixteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sixteen also avoids with ease.
Sixteen checks a leg kick nicely.
Dojo misses with a two punch combination.
Dojo misses with a two punch combination.
Dojo throws a lazy head kick
and Sixteen counters with a good low kick that Dojo was not able to check.

Sixteen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dojo was covering up waiting for the punch and Sixteen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sixteen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sixteen advances to half guard.

Sixteen is working for a kimura but Dojo is defending it quite comfortably.
Dojo 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixteen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dojo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixteen.

Sixteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dojo sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixteen stops Dojo from getting back to his feet.
Sixteen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sixteen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dojo!
Dojo wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen looking to finish Dojo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dojo!
Sixteen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sixteen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dojo?
Dojo is squirming around, avoiding Sixteen's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ten Sixteen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wheaton
vs
Katipunan

182 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
170 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Wheaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katipunan tries for a takedown but Wheaton circles away easily
and Wheaton counters with a straight right hand.
Katipunan throws a sloppy head kick and Wheaton moves out of range easily.
Wheaton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Katipunan lands a big head kick that sends Wheaton tumbling to the mat! Katipunan takes a step backwards and waves Wheaton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheaton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wheaton cracks Katipunan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Katipunan throws a head kick but Wheaton moves out of range.
Wheaton blocks a head kick by Katipunan.
Wheaton lands with a cross.
Katipunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katipunan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheaton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Katipunan looks gassed!
Katipunan lands a head kick. Wheaton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab lands there for Wheaton.
Wheaton moves out of range of the leg kick from Katipunan.
Wheaton connects with a crisp jab.
Wheaton throws a series of strikes that have Katipunan backpedaling.
Wheaton lands a body shot.
Wheaton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katipunan takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheaton blocks a head kick by Katipunan.
Wheaton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wheaton throws a series of strikes that have Katipunan backpedaling.
Wheaton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Katipunan is rocked!
Wheaton cracks Katipunan's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Katipunan slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Wheaton can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Wheaton!

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 Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Spring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smash Spring is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thor
vs
Spring

190 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

225 cm
29
275 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slouth Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smash Spring!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spring throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thor's waist but Thor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spring off to one side.
Spring shoots for a double leg takedown but Thor sprawls well. He's pushed Spring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thor fails with a takedown attempt.
Spring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spring pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Thor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Spring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Spring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!

Spring is working an open guard so Thor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spring.
Slouth Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Spring.

Thor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spring throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Spring actively working from the bottom here.
Thor wants to stand up but Spring has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spring looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thor wants to get back to his feet.
Spring flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spring wants to get back to full guard but Thor has mounted him!
Spring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spring throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Spring is desperately trying to improve his position but Thor has a good base and remains in mount.
Spring flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Thor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spring regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spring looking for submissions off his back.
Spring missing with punches from the bottom.
Thor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Spring throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spring manages to get to full guard.
Spring doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Spring working for a triangle but Thor defends it easily.
Spring throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thor has managed to get both his arms back between Spring's legs - danger averted.
Thor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thor wants to stand but Spring has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Spring looking for a guillotine here but Thor defends easily.
Thor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spring tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thor wants to get up but he can't break Spring's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Spring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thor is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spring striking off his back but it's not causing Thor any problems.

Thor stands up from Spring's guard - Thor perhaps looking for a knockout.

Spring manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thor on his heels. He'll look to pass Thor's guard now, I'm sure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thor trying to keep a closed guard but Spring is proving a slippery customer.
Spring trying to move into half guard but instead Thor has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Smash Spring will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thor scores with a takedown into Spring's guard.
Smash Spring has got the better of the ground game so far.

Spring throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thor trying to control but Spring is working from the bottom.
Thor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spring is proving hard to escape from.

Spring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Spring working for a triangle but Thor defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spring working for a triangle but Thor defends it easily.
Thor tries to stand but Spring is controlling from the bottom.

Spring throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thor uses it to pass to side control.
Thor wants to control but Spring is keeping him busy.
Thor wants to stand but Spring has his arm trapped.
Thor avoids the strikes from the bottom by Spring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spring gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Spring with the active half guard here but Thor passes nicely into side control.
Spring tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Spring misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Spring tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Thor tries to stand but Spring is controlling his head.

Thor stands up.
Slouth Thor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spring shoots in for a takedown but Thor shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spring fails with the takedown.
Thor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spring circles away.
Spring fails with the takedown.
Slouth Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Spring.
Spring is breathing heavily.

Thor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spring!
Spring can't escape the position.
Spring is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

Thor get's back to his feet.

Thor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spring throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Spring throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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!
Thor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thor wants to get up but he can't break Spring's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor trying to control but Spring is working from the bottom.

Spring working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thor has passed into half guard!
Spring strikes from the bottom but Thor uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Spring throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thor blocks the strikes from Spring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor is looking to take a break and control but Spring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spring throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slouth Thor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spring.
Spring shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thor as he jumps to the side.

Spring gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Thor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thor has managed to get both his arms back between Spring's legs - danger averted.
Thor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Spring is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor wanted to stand there but Spring had control of the position.
Spring looking for a sweep. Not yet Spring, not yet.
Thor is looking to stand up but Spring won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spring is on top in guard.
Spring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Spring drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thor dives on top into guard.

Spring looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spring trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Spring trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Spring looking for a guillotine here but Thor defends easily.
Thor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Thor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thor wants to stand but Spring is controlling his posture from full guard.

Spring looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thor passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spring is trying to improve his position.
Thor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Spring's shoulder. That is not cool.
Thor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Spring is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thor is keen to just control but Spring is a slippery customer.

Spring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spring tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spring misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thor trying to control from half guard but Spring is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spring flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spring throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spring tries to roll over but Thor keeps him under control.
Spring missing with punches from the bottom.
Spring works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spring trying to strike off his back.

Spring looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thor passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor is looking to take a break and control but Spring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spring throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Spring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spring has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Smash Spring!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Bristol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Papalola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papalola has chosen Emmure - I Thought You Met Telly And Turned Me Into Casper as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bristol
vs
Papalola

189 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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, Stefan Bristol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Papalola!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Bristol is rocked!

It looks like Stefan Bristol has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papalola closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Bristol out cold! Bristol corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Papalola!
Mark Papalola 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Cari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes to the cage accompanied by The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix. Rockford Knight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Cari's chin.

Knight
vs
Cari

206 cm
21
269 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

220 cm
30
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Cari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cari misses with a takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight jabs at Cari's body.
Cari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Knight counters with a nice right hand that sends Cari toppling to the canvas! Cari scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knight finish him?!

Cari is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cari is holding his hands too far apart here. Knight throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Cari is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rockford Knight!
Rockford Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Super Cool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Cool
vs
Rose

175 cm
27
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Super Cool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose looks to land a right hand but Cool moved out of range.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Cool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rose tries to clinch but Cool is having none of it.
Cool keeps the fight on the outside.
Cool swinging wildly here.
Rose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rose connects with a knee to the head.
Rose working Cool over with knees to the body.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Cool won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Rose connects with a knee to the head.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cool is breathing heavily.
Cool drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose lands a right hand.
Rose lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Cool.
Cool blocks an elbow strike.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cool throws a head punch that misses.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Super Cool has been cut.
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Cool won't want to take too many of those.
Rose lands a nice elbow.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Cool is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.

Cool has Rose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cool pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rose tumbling to the mat - Cool dives into Rose's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cool wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Cool from controlling successfully.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Cool is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cool trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Cool won't allow Rose to get back to his feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Super Cool wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rose tries to clinch but Cool moves out of range.
Cool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Rose clinches.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cool lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose with a knee to the head.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cool swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rose with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cool in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rose using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rose connects with a knee to the head.
Rose lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rose prevents Cool from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Cool circles away.

Rose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose crunches a lovely knee into Cool's ribcage.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cool lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cool throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose lands a damaging elbow.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Cool blocks with his arms.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose lands an elbow just above Cool 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rose.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cool takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rose landing knees to the head.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cool's efforts to push away.
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cool in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cool takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rose.
Rose landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Rose lands a damaging elbow.
Rose landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose landing knees to the head.
Cool blocks an elbow strike from Rose.
Cool looking for a takedown.
Rose utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Cool blocks with his arms.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cool misses with the head strike.
Cool goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rose is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cool throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cool throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Rose clinches up against the cage.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose landing knees to the body.
Rose tries to work over Cool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cool takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rose crunches a lovely knee into Cool's ribcage.
Rose lands an elbow inside.
Derrick Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cool is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Cool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose working Cool over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cool's face.
Cool takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cool can't get the takedown.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Cool blocks with his arms.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Cool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cool lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose landing knees to the head.
Cool wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Cool's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cool fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Cool circles away.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cool manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cool manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Cool moves out of range easily.
Cool throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose is looking to clinch.

Rose clinches with his opponent.
Rose has Cool pressed against the cage, preventing Cool from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cool takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Rose.
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose lands an elbow inside.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
Cool avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Cool has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rose lands a damaging elbow.
Rose lands a knee to the body.
Rose creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cool's defenses.
Nice elbow from Rose.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rose lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Rose throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Cool uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cool wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cool is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rose lands an elbow that stopped Cool in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose has Cool pressed against the cage, preventing Cool from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cool in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cool has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose prevents a body shot from Cool.
Rose working Cool over with knees to the body.
Cool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands an elbow inside that Cool shrugs off.

Cool breaks the clinch.
Rose tries to clinch there but Cool circles away.
Rose tries to clinch but Cool moves out of range.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Cool.
Cool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose delivers a nice body kick.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cool manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose scores with a kick to the body.
Cool takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cool circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cool keeps the fight on the outside.

Rose clinches up with Cool and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose with a knee to the head.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Cool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose is pressed up against the cage. Cool has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rose down to the mat. Rose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Cool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cool takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Rose closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Super Cool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose with a knee to the head.
Cool takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cool tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose with a knee to the head.
Cool takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cool.
Derrick Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cool has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rose!
A victorious Derrick Rose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Nuisance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuisance comes to the cage accompanied by High Hopes by Frank Sinatra. Iokua Mikala will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nuisance
vs
Mikala

197 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

195 cm
32
275 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Nuisance!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iokua Mikala!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikala moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuisance tries to clinch but Mikala moves out of range.
Mikala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mikala lands a head kick!

It looks like Flex Nuisance has been cut.

Nuisance closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Nuisance.
Nuisance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuisance swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikala tries for a takedown but Nuisance manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mikala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nuisance or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nuisance.
Nuisance misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikala is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Mikala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuisance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mikala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikala taking a breather.
Nuisance tries a body shot but Mikala blocks it.
Mikala tries to throw a body punch but Nuisance avoids it by throwing Mikala back against the cage.
Mikala looking to stall.
Nuisance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikala goes for a takedown attempt but Nuisance pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Nuisance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuisance tries to clinch up.
Mikala shoots in looking for a takedown. Nuisance tries to sprawl out of it but Mikala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nuisance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flex Nuisance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iokua Mikala.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuisance misses the target.
Nuisance lands a glancing blow to the side of Mikala's head.

It looks like Iokua Mikala has been cut.
Nuisance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikala moves away.
Nuisance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuisance misses with a body shot
and Mikala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuisance throws a lazy right hand but Mikala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuisance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikala.
Flex Nuisance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nuisance avoids the head kick by Mikala.
Nuisance thows a body shot but no joy.
Nuisance fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mikala on the side of the head.
Nuisance wants to clinch.
Nuisance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuisance tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Nuisance catches Mikala right on the button with a cross.
Nuisance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuisance throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nuisance throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikala counters with an inside leg kick.

Nuisance has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nuisance scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flex Nuisance dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nuisance scores with the left hand. Mikala knows he should have avoided that one.
Mikala throws a head kick that Nuisance semi-blocks.

Nuisance closes the distance and pushes Mikala back into the cage.
Nuisance is struggling to control the position.
Mikala blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mikala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikala trying to stall but Nuisance improves his position.
Nuisance misses with some punches.
Mikala looking to stall.
Mikala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuisance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikala misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuisance scores with a shoulder strike.

Mikala is rocked!

That has opened up Iokua Mikala's cut even more.
Nuisance can't find room to land a body shot as Mikala controls the action.
A body shot lands from Nuisance.
Mikala is breathing heavily.
Nuisance is leaning against Mikala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nuisance misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nuisance drops Mikala onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mikala is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mikala is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuisance finish him?
Nuisance misses with a body punch.
Mikala takes a shot to the head.
Nuisance lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mikala to his knees! Nuisance keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flex Nuisance!
Flex Nuisance is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Flex Nuisance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.