CCF 64: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wes Weddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weddle comes to the cage accompanied by remember the name - fort minor. Bova is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I came to bring the pain!. Wes Weddle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Weddle
vs
Bova

168 cm
29
150 lbs
18 - 20 - 1

175 cm
29
159 lbs
17 - 20 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wes Weddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova shoots in for a takedown but Weddle shows good takedown defense.
Weddle connects with a single shot there.
Weddle stuffs the takedown.
Weddle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bova.
Weddle swings away with a body shot that misses

and Bova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weddle!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Weddle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bova tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Weddle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weddle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bova.
Weddle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bova's back!
Weddle lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bova is trying to break free.

Weddle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bova is defending well though. Weddle let's go of the attempt for now.
Weddle lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weddle cracks Bova with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bova from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bova covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bova looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Weddle has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bova! Can he survive? No! He's out! Weddle gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wes Weddle!
Wes Weddle got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zat's entrance music is Open your eyes by Alter Bridge. A fine choice. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: lunatic fringe. Michael Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Zat
vs
Johnson

185 cm
26
200 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

185 cm
28
210 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Zat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.

Johnson has Zat up against the cage in a clinch.
Zat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Zat with that takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Zat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zat cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zat counters with a two punch combo.
Gabriel Zat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Zat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zat closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Zat pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zat scores with a jab to the body.
Zat looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zat tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Zat gets full guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zat wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zat trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zat is holding on to half guard well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throwing shots but Zat is blocking nicely.
Zat trying to control here.
Johnson wants to stand but Zat has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Gabriel Zat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Zat.
Zat connects with an inside leg kick.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Zat to control.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Zat is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson breaks from Zat's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to finish Zat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zat!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Zat is squirming around nicely.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson tries to control but Zat wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zat is looking to reverse the position.
Zat prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zat keeps working.

Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zat prevents Johnson from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Zat is working from the bottom.
Zat prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson prevents Zat from escaping the position.
Zat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zat keeps working.
Zat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zat is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zat is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zat's legs.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zat is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zat is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Zat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson is working Zat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson prevents Zat from escaping the position.
Zat prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Johnson trying to control the action but Zat is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson cracks Zat with a big right hand but Zat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zat is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Zat is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Johnson 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!

Zat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Zat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zat.
Zat throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Zat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Zat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zat wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zat is looking to get back to is feet but Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson takes a little break here. Zat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zat is looking for a sweep.

Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zat is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zat looks a forlorn figure.
Zat tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Zat is staying in there.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.

Zat is rocked!
Johnson controlling from mount.
Oh Zat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zat! More shots from Johnson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Club (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Club has chosen Jean-Charles Skarbowski as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogan
vs
Club

185 cm
23
212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

195 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Club!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Club is looking to clinch.
Rogan swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Rogan misses.
Club is looking to clinch.
Rogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Club on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogan misses with a double jab.
Rogan walks into a straight right hand from Club.
Rogan tries to bum rush Club with a series of wild strikes but Club uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Club.
Rogan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Club clinches.
Club throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Club throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Club comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Club has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rogan after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Club.
With the fighters up against the cage, Club throws an elbow but misses.
Club misses with an elbow over the top.
Club lands an elbow that stopped Rogan in his tracks for a moment.
Club misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Club just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rogan's brow.
Rogan dodges an elbow strike from Club.
Rogan prevents the takedown attempt.
Club has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Club.
Club tries for a takedown but Rogan manages to get underhooks.
Club looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Club lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.

It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Club gets through Rogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Club creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogan's defenses.
Club misses with an elbow over the top.
Rogan blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Club fails to land.
Rogan can't break the clinch.
Club lands an elbow inside that Rogan shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Club.
Club throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogan.
Rogan wants to break free but Club has control.
Club throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Club is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rogan tries to break free but Club pushes him back against the cage.
Rogan tries to break free but Club pushes him back against the cage.

Rogan breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Club throws a hook to the side of Rogan's head but Rogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Club.
Club slips a jab and a cross from Rogan.
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Club throws out the jab.
Club throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rogan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Club has managed to clinch.
Club throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rogan dodges an elbow strike from Club.
Club creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Club is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogan is defending well.
Club gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Club is looking to clinch.
Rogan throws a chopping leg kick but Club manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Club on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogan. Rogan obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Club moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Rogan misses with a wild combination.
Rogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Club rushes Rogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogan.
Club tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogan working hard to break the clinch.
Club is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Club throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Club has a couple of punches blocked by Rogan.
Club throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Club tries for a takedown but Rogan manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Club will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Rogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Donk. Rogan catches Club right on the button with a cross.
Joe Rogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Club shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogan throws a right hand that Club ducks under and follows up with a left that Club also avoids with ease.
Club looks to land a right hand but Rogan moved out of range.
Rogan sizes up Club with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Club throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Club throws out the jab.
Rogan misses with a double jab.
Rogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogan with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Club tries to clinch but Rogan moves out of range.
Club moves out of range as Rogan throws a body kick.
Rogan throws a series of strikes that have Club backpedaling.
Rogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogan scores with a jab. Club acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Rogan.
Rogan sizes up Club with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Club is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Club tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Club closes the distance and clinches up with Rogan, looking for a takedown. Club pushes Rogan against the cage but Rogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Club tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Club moves in looking to clinch but Rogan pushes him off.
Rogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Club takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Club tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Club throws a body punch but Rogan moves out of range.
Rogan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogan lands a two punch combo.
Club gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogan.
Club is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogan finish him?
Club tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogan swivels and escapes.
Joe Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Club.
Rogan lands with a big left! Club is wobbled badly! Rogan comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Club to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Rogan!
After the fight, Joe Rogan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). House has chosen Sleezy D - I've Lost Control as his entrance music. Nick House is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Karesky
vs
House

177 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pejro Karesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick House!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karesky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karesky lands a left hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
Karesky lands a hook that snaps the head of House backwards.
House fails to pull guard.
House avoiding damage.
Karesky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karesky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt House or not.
A short left from Karesky.
House looking to stall.
House tries to score a body lock takedown but Karesky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karesky lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
House has Karesky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karesky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pejro Karesky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick House.
Karesky scores with a shoulder strike.
House changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karesky fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Karesky instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Karesky.
House's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karesky lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

House is rocked!
Karesky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from House.
House looks gassed!
Karesky scores a nice knee to the body.
Karesky stops a takedown attempt from House.
House looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Karesky.
Karesky lands an elbow inside.
Karesky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karesky lands a knee to the head.
House takes a knee right on the jaw!
House is still on wobbly legs! Can Karesky finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karesky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houses head.
Karesky connects with a nasty looking knee right to House's face.
Karesky crunches a lovely knee into House's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karesky obliges.
Karesky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houses head.
Karesky landing knees to the head.
Karesky working the clinch nicely. House is working for position but Karesky cracks him with a big knee to the head! House crumples up against the cage and Karesky lands two more shots before the ref can save House! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Pejro Karesky!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rick James - Mary Jane. Graves has chosen I Want War by Pastor Troy as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jane
vs
Graves

190 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
31
170 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY
Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mary Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Graves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jane!

It looks like James Graves has been cut.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Jane.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
James Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves throws a head kick but Jane moves out of range.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jane lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jane at a distance.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves throws a head kick but Jane moves out of range.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jane misses the target.
Jane cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Mary Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jane blocks a low kick nicely.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Jane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Jane connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves looks gassed!
Jane looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Jane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves throws a head kick that misses

and Jane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Graves! Jane lets Graves back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Jane cracks Graves with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Graves looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jane finish him?

Graves is rocked!

That has opened up James Graves's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Jane finish him?
Jane throws a pinpoint strike between Graves's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Graves crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jane scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mary Jane!
Mary Jane made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Smoke weed kids!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars - Mirror. Henry Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fisher
vs
Gracie

179 cm
27
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
30
177 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fisher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fisher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fisher should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Fisher should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ribeiro Gracie!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emiley Heskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall McMurphy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Heskey
vs
McMurphy

192 cm
22
196 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

181 cm
21
194 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

- Elite Fighter Clothing © -
Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emiley Heskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall McMurphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from McMurphy.
McMurphy scores with a three punch combo!
McMurphy keeps the fight on the outside.
McMurphy cracks Heskey with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heskey tries to clinch there but McMurphy circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for McMurphy. That snapped Heskey's head back.
Heskey tries to clinch there but McMurphy circles away.
McMurphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heskey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMurphy.
McMurphy lands a nice hook to Heskey's body. Heskey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heskey throws a hook to the side of McMurphy's head but McMurphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMurphy looks to land a combination but Heskey avoids it well.
Heskey misses with a hook. McMurphy ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by McMurphy.
Good shot there by Heskey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heskey tries to score with a low kick but McMurphy moves his leg out of the way.
Heskey tries to clinch up.
Heskey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMurphy counters with a left to the body.
McMurphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heskey throws out the jab.
Heskey tries to clinch up.
Heskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heskey tries to clinch up
letting McMurphy counter with a right hand.
McMurphy lands a nice shot that snaps Heskey's head back.
McMurphy checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy thuds his right hand into Heskey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heskey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMurphy with a jab.
Heskey misses with a body kick.

Heskey forces McMurphy back against the cage and clinches.
McMurphy managing to block the knees to the body from Heskey.
Heskey tries to land a knee to the head but McMurphy blocks with his arms.
Heskey is trying to stall.
McMurphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Heskey.
Heskey just leaning against McMurphy, taking a breather.
McMurphy wants to break free but Heskey has control.
Heskey slows down the pace here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McMurphy.
McMurphy lands a right hook to the body.
McMurphy cracks a nice hook into Heskey's ribs.
McMurphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McMurphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurphy lands a big head kick that sends Heskey to the canvas! McMurphy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall McMurphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Randall McMurphy thanked Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Don. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hammer
vs
Svensen

208 cm
20
286 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
260 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Svensen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensen fails with the takedown.
Hammer tries to bum rush Svensen with a series of wild strikes but Svensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Svensen on that attempt.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammer throws a low kick, looking for Svensen's leg but Svensen calmly moves out of range.
Hammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensen.
Svensen tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
Svensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensen.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Svensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Mike Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensen.
Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but Svensen seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tests Svensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mike Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.

Svensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Svensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Svensen trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svensen trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer is controlling Svensen's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Svensen is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Svensen sits in half guard.
Hammer is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.

Svensen scores with a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Hammer controlling Svensen's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svensen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammer!

Hammer stands up.
Svensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Svensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Svensen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Svensen ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
Svensen moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.

Svensen scores with a takedown into Hammer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensen slips nicely into half guard.
Svensen wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Svensen fails to land the takedown.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Svensen counters with a solid body kick.

Svensen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammer's guard now, I'm sure.
Svensen prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Svensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensen is one step ahead there.
Svensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Svensen wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Svensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Svensen wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Svensen won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
Svensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen stops Hammer from standing up.
Svensen trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Svensen postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Svensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svensen off to one side.

Svensen looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Svensen drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
Svensen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Svensen trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Svensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Svensen trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer regains half guard, as Svensen was trying to land strikes.
Svensen throws a strike but Hammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controls Svensen momentarily but Svensen frees himself.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Svensen controls the pace.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Svensen stops Hammer from standing up.
Svensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svensen wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Svensen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammer dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hammer swings for the body but Svensen moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svensen.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svensen keeps the fight on the outside.

Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Svensen blocks the elbow strike.
Svensen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammer's defenses.

It looks like Mike Hammer has been cut.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.

Svensen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Svensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hammer is staying active underneath Svensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sven Svensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Svensen wants to free his trapped foot but Hammer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sven Svensen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Svensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Svensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mike Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Svensen is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer cracks Svensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Svensen dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Svensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensen wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Svensen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Svensen wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Svensen trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensen.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensen shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer throws a leg kick

and Svensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Svensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Svensen wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Svensen.
I think Svensen 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 for Sven Svensen!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sven Svensen!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sven Svensen!

Sven Svensen wins by unanimous decision!
Sven Svensen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Signal comes to the cage accompanied by Busy Signal - Smoke Some High Grade. King has chosen Black Lab-This Night as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Signal
vs
King

180 cm
22
179 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Signal shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Signal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a hook but Signal avoids it easily.
Signal fails with a takedown attempt.
Signal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busy Signal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Signal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Signal is in King's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Signal trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Signal stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King keeping moving, preventing Signal from controlling successfully.

Busy Signal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from King.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King works Signal's body with a nice hook.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Signal moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for King.
Signal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Signal scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Signal.
King swinging wildly here.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Signal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Signal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Signal moves out of range as King strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Signal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Signal tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Signal somewhat.
Signal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Signal throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonidas King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King lands a jab to Signal's midsection.
King scores with a nice strike.
Signal has his takedown stuffed
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Signal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Signal getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Signal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Signal wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.

Signal seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Signal is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Signal is working for a submission of some sort.
Signal misses with a head shot. King uses the momentum to regain guard.
Signal wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Signal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Signal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Signal controls the position from side control.
Signal wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control but Signal postures up.
An elbow from Signal crashes against the mat.
King tries to bench press Signal off him but Signal keeps the position.
Signal advances nicely into full mount.

Signal working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
Signal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Signal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

King is rocked!
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!
Signal controlling from mount.
Signal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
King is still in real trouble! Can Signal finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Signal breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Signal lands a nice shot to the head.

Signal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Signal controlling his opponent.
Signal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Busy Signal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Signal drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Signal.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Signal is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Signal.
Signal slips a jab and a cross from King.
Signal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busy Signal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Signal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Signal misses with a straight left.
Leonidas King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Signal shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Signal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a shot to the body.
Signal tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Signal is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Signal.
King scores with a one two! Signal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Busy Signal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Signal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Signal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.

Signal looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Signal drives through and ends up in King's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Signal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Signal trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Signal pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Signal tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

King is defending against the submission attempts here by Signal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
Signal wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Signal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Signal tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Signal drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King!
Signal sneaks back into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Busy Signal!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Busy Signal!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Busy Signal!

Busy Signal wins by unanimous decision!
Busy Signal 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
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette comes to the cage accompanied by Hear Me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lirette
vs
WW

175 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari WW!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lirette fails with the takedown.
Lirette fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Lirette instigates a clinch.
Lirette lands on the inside with an uppercut.

WW lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
WW is keen to just control but Lirette is a slippery customer.
WW might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lirette kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Lirette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. WW connects with a nice short shot to Lirette's temple.

Lirette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

WW stands up out of the half guard.
Lirette misses with a takedown

and WW counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lirette. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lirette is not content to let WW control the position.
Lirette prevents WW from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Lirette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
WW cracks Lirette with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Lirette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
WW lands a nice forearm strike.
WW lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WW scores with punches from side control.
WW cracks Lirette with a big elbow.
WW wants to control but Lirette is keeping him busy.
Lirette tries to bench press WW off him but WW keeps the position.
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.

WW looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
WW wants to control but Lirette is keeping him busy.
Lirette trying to remain calm as WW controls from the top position.
WW lands an elbow.
Lirette manages to work his way to half guard, despite WW's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. WW lands a nice short elbow.
Lirette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WW winds up and cracks Lirette with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
WW moves nicely into side control.
Lirette tries to bench press WW off him but WW keeps the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lirette on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
WW working the head and body with strikes.
Lirette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
WW trying to control the position but Lirette is working away.
Lirette wants to control but WW postures up.
WW lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lirette down.
Lirette is working to avoid the ground and pound but WW connects with a decent elbow.
Lirette is looking for a sweep.
Lirette is not content to let WW control the position.
Lirette sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lirette won't allow WW to pass to mount.
Lirette is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WW looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lirette with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
WW slips a nice elbow through Lirette's hands, connecting with Lirette's forehead.
Ground and pound from WW.
WW working Lirette over with strikes.
WW lands strikes from half guard.
WW is looking to take a break and control but Lirette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
WW landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Lirette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lirette is breathing heavily.
WW scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lirette is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
WW lands with a punch from half guard.
WW scoring with strikes to the body and head.
WW is trying to control the action in half guard but Lirette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari WW 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.

Lirette doesn't succeed with the takedown

and WW counters with a shoot takedown. Lirette fights it but they end up in guard.
WW trying to control the position from guard on top but Lirette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lirette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but WW can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lirette controls WW momentarily but WW frees himself.
WW postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Lirette has his foot on WW's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. WW works his way back into a safe position though.
WW tries to free his leg and advance position but Lirette is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WW trying to control the position from guard on top but Lirette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
WW postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lirette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. WW defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
WW sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WW makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
WW landing some decent shots from guard.
WW scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
WW must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
WW connects with a couple of short punches.
Ari WW has got the better of the ground game so far.
WW landing some decent shots from guard.
WW slips nicely into half guard.
WW lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lirette is pressing down on WW's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
WW advances position into side control!
Lirette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lirette is refusing to be controlled, as WW sits in half guard.
WW scoring with strikes to the body and head.
WW looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
WW seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
WW not doing much here.
WW working the head and body with strikes.

Lirette is rocked!
Lirette is looking for a sweep. WW is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
WW has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from WW.
WW lands strikes from half guard.
WW works his way into full mount!
WW postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lirette bigstyle! Two more strikes land for WW and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari WW!
After the fight, Ari WW was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.