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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Valadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Valadez's choice of entrance music: Rock of ages. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mastadon
vs
Valadez

178 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

170 cm
31
169 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Valadez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mastadon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valadez tries to avoid it but Mastadon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valadez to the ground. Valadez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mastadon has a takedown stuffed.

Mastadon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mastadon lands in his opponent's guard.
Mastadon wants to pass the guard but Valadez is keeping the position.
Mastadon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mastadon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valadez for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mastadon preventing the sweep.
Valadez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valadez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mastadon is one step ahead there.
Valadez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mastadon wants to get back to full guard.
Valadez trying to control from half guard but Mastadon is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valadez is looking to clinch but Mastadon is avoiding it.
Mastadon leaves Valadez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valadez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mastadon defends it nicely.
Mastadon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valadez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valadez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mastadon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Mastadon shoots in and bounces Valadez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mastadon's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valadez wants to sweep but no luck.
Valadez trying to strike off his back.
Valadez looks gassed!
Mastadon is stalling in the full guard.
Mastadon passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mastadon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Valadez punching from the bottom.
Mastadon controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Mastadon just wasn't active enough.

Mastadon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valadez sprawls well initially but Mastadon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valadez pushes Mastadon off looking to stand but Mastadon dives back in and keeps control.
Mastadon uses his free foot to push down on Valadez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valadez.
Mastadon controlling from mount.
Mastadon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Mastadon just wasn't active enough.

Mastadon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mastadon passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mastadon slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mastadon works his way into full mount!
Mastadon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mastadon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Mastadon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mastadon feints and as Valadez raises his hands in defense, Mastadon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valadez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mastadon is one step ahead there.
Mastadon won't allow Valadez to get back to his feet.
Mastadon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mastadon pushes down on Valadez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mastadon stalling.
Valadez is breathing heavily.
Mastadon wants to pass the guard but Valadez is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.
Valadez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mastadon circles away.
Valadez throws a right and a left that Mastadon avoids nicely.

Mastadon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mastadon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mastadon controlling his opponent.
Valadez is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Donald Mastadon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mastadon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valadez circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mastadon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valadez quickly recovers to half guard.
Valadez is looking for a sweep. Mastadon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mastadon is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon tries to pass to full mount but Valadez defends it.

We're going to have a standup here because Donald Mastadon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Valadez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mastadon is stalling in the full guard.
Mastadon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.

Mastadon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valadez napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valadez trying to remain calm as Mastadon controls from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mastadon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valadez can do to turn this around?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.

Mastadon feints and as Valadez raises his hands in defense, Mastadon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mastadon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mastadon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valadez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Mastadon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mastadon drives through with a takedown into Valadez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mastadon passes Valadez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mastadon content to control rather than advance.
Valadez pushes Mastadon off looking to stand but Mastadon dives back in and keeps control.
Mastadon content to control rather than advance.
Valadez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mastadon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mastadon advances position into side control!
Mastadon taking a breather here.
Valadez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mastadon works to advance to full mount. Valadez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mastadon looking to control and managing it successfully.

Donald Mastadon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Mastadon 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.
Mastadon content to stall in guard here.
Mastadon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valadez being controlled for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Mastadon wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Mastadon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valadez sprawls well initially but Mastadon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon is controlling the pace.
Mastadon moves nicely into side control.
Mastadon taking a breather here.
David Valadez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valadez tries to improve position but can't.

We're going to have a standup here because Donald Mastadon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mastadon gets a double leg takedown into Valadez's guard.
Mastadon controlling from the top position.
Valadez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mastadon is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastadon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.

Mastadon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Valadez!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastadon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Mastadon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Hess has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Francis Fernandez's chin.

Fernandez
vs
Hess

185 cm
31
205 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

190 cm
30
212 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Fernandez!
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, Steve Hess!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Hess avoids them all with ease.
Hess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Hess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Fernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hess which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Hess or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez which made him look bad.
Hess shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
Francis Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hess.
Hess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hess shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Hess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Hess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hess shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hess looks for a takedown but Fernandez sprawls well.

Fernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Hess is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Fernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez wanted to stand there but Hess had control of the position.

Hess looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.
Hess can't keep his opponent in guard - Fernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez passes to side control.
Hess on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hess is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
Fernandez taking a breather here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez swings around for an armbar but Hess sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fernandez's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hess postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fernandez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hess, into his guard.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hess has wrist control.

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

Hess working for a triangle but Fernandez defends it easily.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hess is on top in guard.
Hess passes into half guard.
Fernandez trying to control but Hess postures up.
Fernandez gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Hess tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hess is fending him off so far but Fernandez persists. Nope, Hess circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hess shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Hess keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hess fails with a takedown attempt.
Hess avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
Fernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez lands with a slapping head kick.
Hess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Francis Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hess.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hess as he jumps to the side.
Hess fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess with a poor takedown

and Fernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hess's guard.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Hess keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Fernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hess is proving hard to escape from.
Fernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernandez trying to control but Hess is working from the bottom.

Hess is looking for a triangle but Fernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Francis Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Hess keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hess looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fernandez passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hess looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fernandez passes into side control!

Fernandez decides to stand back up. Fernandez steps back and let's Hess get back to his feet.
Hess takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hess shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Hess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Francis Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.

Fernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hess tries to break the clinch but Fernandez is controlling the position.

Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hess is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fernandez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hess.
Horrible takedown by Fernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hess which made him look bad.
Francis Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hess.
Fernandez with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernandez can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez has Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandez leaning against his opponent.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hess wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Fernandez.
Fernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fernandez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hess shoots and misses
and Fernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hess's knee momentarily.

Hess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hess's head.

Hess is working an open guard so Fernandez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Francis Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Hess with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandez.
Francis Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hess.
Fernandez jumps guard but Hess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Fernandez shoots in and bounces Hess off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez landing with the ground and pound.

Hess throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fernandez escapes and throws Hess's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hess is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
Fernandez is really struggling to control Hess but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Fernandez stalls from top position.
Hess sneaks back into half guard.
Fernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?
Fernandez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Francis Fernandez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fernandez takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandez.
Hess slows down the pace here.
Hess is trying to force a seperation but Fernandez has the dominant position.
Steve Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hess shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernandez slows down the pace here.
Fernandez prevents Hess from breaking the clinch.

Fernandez breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a head kick.
Hess shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernandez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hess shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Hess keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Hess. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.

Fernandez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez wanted to stand there but Hess had control of the position.
Francis Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Riggins
vs
Achilles

180 cm
27
167 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
27
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Achilles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Achilles dives in and grabs Riggins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggins pushes down on Achilles's head and hops out.
Riggins moves in looking to clinch but Achilles pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riggins tries to clinch but Achilles moves out of range.

Riggins has closed the distance and engaged Achilles in a clinch.
Riggins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riggins misses with a knee strike.

Achilles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Achilles manages to end up in side control.
The ground and pound from Achilles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Riggins is pushing Achilles's head away, looking to escape. Achilles manages to hold on to the position though.
Achilles sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riggins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Riggins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Achilles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Riggins gets back to half guard.
Achilles lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Achilles is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Achilles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riggins is just riding it out for now. Achilles eventually gives up the hold.
Riggins is trying to stand back up but Achilles is controlling him
Achilles is looking to stall here but Riggins recovers full guard.
Achilles throwing strikes from guard but Riggins blocks nicely.

Riggins pushes Achilles off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Achilles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Achilles trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Riggins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Achilles defends it easily.
Achilles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riggins keeping full guard, as Achilles tries to pass.
Riggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggins, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riggins is looking to stand up but Achilles isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achilles passes Riggins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riggins is not content to let Achilles control the position.
Achilles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riggins wants to get back to his feet.
Achilles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riggins's head.
Riggins wants to get back to his feet.
Achilles is thwarting Riggins's attempts to control the position.
Riggins is staying active underneath Achilles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Achilles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riggins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Achilles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Achilles there.
Riggins trying to control from the bottom.
Achilles is looking to take a break and control but Riggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggins is trying to get back to full guard.
Achilles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Achilles.
Riggins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Achilles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riggins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riggins darts in and clinches Achilles up against the cage.
Riggins tries a knee to the head but Achilles blocks it.
Riggins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Achilles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riggins tries a knee to the head but Achilles blocks it.
Riggins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Achilles blocks it with crossed arms.
Achilles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riggins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Achilles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riggins tries to land a knee to the head but Achilles blocks with his arms.
Riggins working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riggins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Achilles's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riggins throws an elbow but misses.
Riggins misses with an elbow strike.
Riggins lands a knee to the head.
Achilles fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Achilles turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Riggins is trying to buck Achilles off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Achilles is trying to get an arm triangle but Riggins is defending well.
Riggins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Achilles with the ground and pound but Riggins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Achilles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achilles throwing shots but Riggins is blocking nicely.
Riggins is refusing to be controlled, as Achilles sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Achilles there.
Achilles lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggins is refusing to be controlled, as Achilles sits in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Riggins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Achilles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brutus Achilles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Achilles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Achilles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Achilles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Achilles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Riggins is not content to let Achilles control the position.
Brutus Achilles has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achilles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Achilles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggins is trying to stand back up but Achilles is controlling him
Achilles trying to control the action but Riggins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Achilles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Achilles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Achilles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riggins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Achilles throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riggins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Achilles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rob Riggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus Achilles.
Riggins tries to clinch up but Achilles circles away and keeps his distance.
Achilles shoots in but Riggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Achilles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Riggins clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Achilles dodges an elbow strike from Riggins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riggins.
Riggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riggins takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Achilles dodges an elbow strike from Riggins.
Achilles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riggins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Achilles is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brutus Achilles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Achilles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riggins on his heels. He'll look to pass Riggins's guard now, I'm sure.
Achilles advances position into side control!
Achilles scores with punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Achilles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Achilles cracks Riggins with a big elbow.
Riggins parries the strikes from Achilles easily there. Achilles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Riggins to escape.
Achilles working the ground and pound.
Riggins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Achilles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggins wants to get back to his feet.
Achilles is staying tight to Riggins's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Achilles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Achilles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Riggins is avoiding damage well.
Riggins is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Riggins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Achilles is looking to take a break and control but Riggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Achilles trying to control the position but Riggins is working away.
Brutus Achilles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins manages to get back to half guard.
Riggins wants to get back to his feet.
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. Achilles connects with a nice short shot to Riggins's temple.
Achilles working Riggins over with strikes.
Achilles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riggins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Achilles.
Achilles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riggins's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Achilles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Achilles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rob Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achilles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Achilles is looking to stall here but Riggins recovers full guard.
Achilles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Achilles has gone for a leg lock! Riggins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Achilles's guard.
Riggins wants to control from the top but Achilles keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins wants to get up but he can't break Achilles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggins throws a strike but Achilles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Achilles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Achilles 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Achilles!
During a confident post fight interview, Brutus Achilles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar's entrance music is Mainit. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Villar
vs
King

165 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

183 cm
30
180 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Ador King has been cut.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Villar sprawls well. Villar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by King.
Villar throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Chris Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar connects with a solid leg kick.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King tries for a takedown but Villar circles away easily
and Villar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Villar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Villar tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villar lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King tries to work over Villar's front leg with a kick but Villar checks it.
King shoots in for a double leg but Villar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Villar jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Villar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King shoots in for a double leg but Villar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villar moves away from the strike by King.
Villar is pawing at King, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into King's nose. King is badly hurt! Villar pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! King tries desperately to hold on but Villar is relentless in his assault! As King receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Villar away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Villar!
Our winner, Chris Villar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cola
vs
Jackson

180 cm
24
137 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
31
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Brawler
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

Jackson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cola is tapping! Great win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauski Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. McGee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Timothy Mcgee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Couture
vs
Mcgee

188 cm
31
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
31
225 lbs
12 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauski Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcgee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture tries to clinch but Mcgee is having none of it.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
Mcgee has a takedown stuffed.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcgee.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown. Couture tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couture manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture wants to clinch.

Couture instigates a clinch.
Mcgee takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Couture fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rauski Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mcgee feints and as Couture raises his hands in defense, Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Couture uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mcgee misses with a low kick.

Couture clinches up with Mcgee and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.

Mcgee tightens his grip and picks Couture up, before dumping him to the ground. Couture manages to land in guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Mcgee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Timothy Mcgee wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mcgee takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture misses with some punches.
Mcgee wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgee.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Mcgee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Couture prevents it.
Couture gets underhooks to prevent Mcgee's takedown attempt.
Mcgee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgee fails to pull guard.
Mcgee wants to stall.
Mcgee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.

Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee swinging wildly here.
Mcgee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Couture is fending him off so far but Mcgee persists. Nope, Couture circles away and we're back to standing.

Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Couture.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Mcgee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauski Couture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mcgee tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgee fails to land the takedown.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture avoids the body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots in but no luck this time.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcgee.
Couture wants to clinch up but Mcgee keeps it at a distance.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
Couture closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mcgee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
Couture is looking to stand up but Mcgee isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Mcgee 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Timothy Mcgee has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mcgee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgee doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.

Couture has closed the distance and engaged Mcgee in a clinch.

Mcgee has Couture pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mcgee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Couture tumbling to the mat - Mcgee dives into Couture's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee prevents Couture from getting back to his feet.
Mcgee trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee stops Couture from standing up.

Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Couture tries to clinch but Mcgee moves out of range.

Mcgee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgee lands in his opponent's guard.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Mcgee is having none of it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to clinch but Mcgee moves out of range.
Couture tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Mcgee on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgee is defended easily by Couture.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
Rauski Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.

Couture has Mcgee up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Couture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture prevents a body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee is trying to stall.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauski Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Couture is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Couture manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couture is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rauski Couture will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Couture enables Mcgee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Couture manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Mcgee is having none of it.
Mcgee trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Mcgee won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Couture pushes Mcgee off and gets back to his feet.
Rauski Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Mcgee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Couture prevents it.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.

Mcgee jumps guard and drags Couture to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgee's legs - danger averted.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcgee, up you get!
Couture wants to clinch but Mcgee slips to the side
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mcgee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcgee tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Couture.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Couture to keep the fight standing.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcgee.
Mcgee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee tries to pull guard but Couture forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcgee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands with a right to the head.
Mcgee can't get the takedown.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Mcgee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee wants to take the fight to the mat but Couture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcgee can't get the takedown.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcgee is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgee has his back to the cage.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Couture misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee.
A short right from Couture.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgee is working for takedown but Couture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgee takes a shot to the head.

Mcgee is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mcgee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Couture is unloading with more strikes now! Mcgee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauski Couture!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski comes to the cage accompanied by Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Pawel Wisniewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wisniewski
vs
Markson

179 cm
30
181 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
28
183 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Pot Factory

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markson works over Wisniewski's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Pawel Wisniewski has been cut.
Markson throws a body punch but Wisniewski moves out of range.
Wisniewski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski throws a big shot that misses.
Wisniewski lands a jab to the head.
Wisniewski tries to clinch but Markson moves out of range.
Markson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markson throws a lazy right hand but Wisniewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wisniewski connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markson takes a swing at Wisniewski's ribcage but misses.
Markson scores with a jab to the body.
Markson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wisniewski.
Markson is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wisniewski - that will leave a mark!
Markson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wisniewski. Markson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisniewski moves in looking to clinch but Markson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markson swinging wildly here.
Markson misses with an uppercut
and Wisniewski counters with a straight right hand.
Markson throws a combination. Wisniewski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wisniewski lands with a straight right. Markson didn't see that one coming.
Markson blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Wisniewski misses.
Nice body punch from Wisniewski.
A telegraphed right hand from Markson misses the target.
Wisniewski missing with a left hand there. Markson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wisniewski shoots in for a double leg but Markson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markson tries to bum rush Wisniewski with a series of wild strikes but Wisniewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wisniewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wisniewski scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markson - that will leave a mark!
Wisniewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wisniewski is breathing heavily.
Markson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wisniewski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wisniewski.
Markson connects with a looping right hand.
Markson checks the leg kick.
Wisniewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wisniewski counters with an outside leg kick.
Markson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wisniewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wisniewski tries to clinch there but Markson circles away.
Markson 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wisniewski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wisniewski moves away.
Markson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wisniewski moves out of range of the body kick from Markson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Wisniewski misses.
Markson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markson duly obliges.
A lazy left from Wisniewski finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Markson.
Markson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markson avoids a kick to the body.
John Markson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown but Markson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wisniewski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wisniewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Markson circles away.
Wisniewski is looking to score with low kicks.
Wisniewski takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Wisniewski is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Wisniewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wisniewski counters with a low kick, right behind Markson 's knee.
Wisniewski walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Wisniewski limp body while Markson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Markson!
John Markson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Campbell
vs
Fanoogon

186 cm
30
192 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

176 cm
26
194 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell.

Fanoogon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fanoogon working the ground and pound but Campbell is defending the strikes.
Campbell regains half guard.
Fanoogon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fanoogon wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy.
Campbell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fanoogon is just content to waste time from the top position. Campbell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fanoogon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fanoogon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campbell is keeping the position for now.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Richie Fanoogon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fanoogon misses with a double jab.
Campbell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Fanoogon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campbell quickly recovers to half guard.

Fanoogon seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fanoogon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fanoogon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fanoogon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Campbell tries to hold on but Fanoogon postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campbell is looking to escape.
Fanoogon with the ground and pound from mount.
Fanoogon cracks Campbell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fanoogon with shots to the head and body - Campbell looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fanoogon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Campbell hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell wants to hold on but Fanoogon pushes him away.
Fanoogon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fanoogon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Fanoogon 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.

Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fanoogon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fanoogon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.

Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into Fanoogon's guard.

Fanoogon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campbell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campbell forces his way into half guard.
Fanoogon wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
Campbell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fanoogon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Campbell with the ground and pound but Fanoogon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fanoogon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell throws a strike but Fanoogon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Campbell has Fanoogon pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.

Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Fanoogon defends easily.
Fanoogon throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fanoogon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fanoogon tries to hold on but Campbell postures up.
Campbell unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Campbell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Richie Fanoogon has been cut.
Fanoogon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Fanoogon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell unloads with some shots from mount but Fanoogon bucks and avoids them well.
Fanoogon is in a horrible position here. Campbell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Campbell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fanoogon is looking to improve his position but Campbell isn't that keen on the idea.
Campbell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fanoogon hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fanoogon is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selby Campbell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Fanoogon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Campbell enables Fanoogon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campbell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fanoogon trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richie Fanoogon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanoogon pushes down on Campbell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fanoogon throwing shots but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Fanoogon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to hold on to Fanoogon's head to control him but Fanoogon postures up.

Fanoogon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Campbell controlling the position well.
Fanoogon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to control but Fanoogon is keeping busy.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Fanoogon has control of the leg.
Fanoogon trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away.
Fanoogon trying to mount his opponent but Campbell defends it.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Fanoogon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fanoogon chips away with some ground and pound.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Fanoogon trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fanoogon trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Richie Fanoogon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fanoogon moves away from the strike by Campbell.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanoogon.

Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campbell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fanoogon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Campbell is trying to control Fanoogon's posture but Fanoogon avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanoogon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Fanoogon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fanoogon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Fanoogon!
Richie Fanoogon thanked the fans post fight for their support.