Rising of Evil PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hunt
vs
Slice

177 cm
26
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hunt rushes Slice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hunt jumps guard and drags Slice to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Slice drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slice has Hunt in his guard.
Slice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunt!
Slice cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice controlling the pace for now.
Slice looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slice sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slice lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Slice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slice raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Slice has a good base and remains in mount.
Slice raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunt wants to hold on but Slice pushes him away.
Slice cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Slice avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Slice looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hunt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Slice. What's that going to do exactly?
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slice looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slice wants to finish this one by submission but Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slice.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slice controlling from the full mount.
Hunt in a bad spot here, taking shots 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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Slice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slice struggling a bit here.

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hunt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slice stands up and waves to Hunt to follow him.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Slice shoots in.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Hunt misses

and Slice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slice advances to half guard.

Slice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Slice eventually gives up the hold.
Slice is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slice in particular looking to stall.
Hunt wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
Slice uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt.
Slice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slice is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Slice controlling the action here.
Slice prevents Hunt from standing back up.
Slice misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard.
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.
Slice cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slice.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.

Slice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Slice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Hunt pushes Slice away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slice gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Slice misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slice wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slice.

Hunt sneaks out the side door and pushes Slice away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slice circles away.
Slice blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.

It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt tries to sprawl but Slice drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to hold on to Slice's head to control him but Slice postures up.
Slice wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Kimbo Slice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Slice lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Mark Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimbo Slice.
I've got Slice 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curt Leocadio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Really Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leocadio
vs
Suck

180 cm
25
194 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

178 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Leocadio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Really Suck!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leocadio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Suck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leocadio throws a series of punches but Suck avoids them all with ease.
Leocadio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leocadio looks for the body kick but Suck saw that one coming.
Leocadio scores with a one two! Suck had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Curt Leocadio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leocadio swats away the attempt to clinch by Suck.
Suck blocks a head kick by Leocadio.
Suck blocks a head kick by Leocadio.
Suck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leocadio.
Suck throws a sloppy head kick and Leocadio moves out of range easily.
Leocadio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leocadio misses with the combination.
Suck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck throws a nice looking combination but Leocadio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Leocadio there.
Suck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leocadio pinned against the cage. Leocadio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curt Leocadio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Really Suck.
No luck for Suck with that takedown attempt.
Leocadio misses with the combination.
Suck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suck walks into a stiff left hand from Leocadio.
Curt Leocadio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leocadio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Leocadio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leocadio jabs Suck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leocadio thumps Suck with a low kick.
Suck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leocadio misses with a few strikes there.
Leocadio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Leocadio.
Suck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suck looks gassed!
Leocadio throws a right and a left that Suck avoids nicely.
Leocadio throws a right and a left that Suck avoids nicely.
Suck shoots in looking for a takedown but Leocadio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suck tries to clinch but Leocadio is having none of it.
Suck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good shot there by Leocadio.
Leocadio connects with a right hand. Suck shakes it off.
Leocadio throws a series of strikes that have Suck backpedaling.
Suck wants to clinch but Leocadio slips to the side
enabling Leocadio to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leocadio lands with a slapping head kick.
Suck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leocadio works over Suck's head and body with a nice combination.
Leocadio's corner calls for a 1-2. Leocadio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leocadio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leocadio lands a really nice looking cross but Suck seems unphased.
Leocadio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leocadio wants it to stay on the feet.
Crunch! Leocadio slams his shin into Suck's torso.
A lazy left from Leocadio finds it's target.
Leocadio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suck.
Leocadio throws a series of strikes that have Suck backpedaling.
Suck needs to keep his hands up - Leocadio had a free shot at his head there.
Suck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suck takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck looks for a takedown but Leocadio sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leocadio with a hook.
Leocadio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leocadio misses with the combination.
Leocadio throws a series of punches but Suck avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Suck 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.
Suck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Leocadio 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.

Nice uppercut there from Leocadio.
Leocadio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leocadio looks to score with a jab to the body but Suck is just out of range.
Curt Leocadio is winning the standup battle so far.
Leocadio stuffs the takedown.
Leocadio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown by Suck or perhaps it was just good defense by Leocadio which made him look bad.
Leocadio's corner calls for a 1-2. Leocadio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leocadio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leocadio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suck tries to clinch but Leocadio moves out of range.
Leocadio thuds his right hand into Suck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suck is breathing heavily.
Suck avoids the head kick by Leocadio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suck.
Curt Leocadio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Really Suck.
Leocadio with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leocadio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suck is defended easily by Leocadio.
Leocadio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suck back to the cage. Leocadio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Leocadio.
Leocadio throws a combination. Suck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leocadio misses with a two punch combination.
Suck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leocadio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leocadio.
Suck avoids the head kick by Leocadio.
Leocadio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leocadio avoids it really well and circles away.
Suck tries to clinch up.
Jab from Leocadio.
Crunch! Leocadio slams his shin into Suck's torso.
A combination from Leocadio does no damage.
Leocadio throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leocadio throws a hook but Suck blocks it.
Suck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leocadio but Leocadio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leocadio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leocadio checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Leocadio.
No joy there for Leocadio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Suck.
Nice takedown defense from Leocadio. No joy for Suck on that attempt.
Suck moves forwards but Leocadio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leocadio scores with a three punch combo!
Curt Leocadio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leocadio throws a combination that misses

and Suck counters with a shoot takedown. Leocadio fights it but they end up in guard.
Leocadio wants to stand up but Suck is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suck trying to control the action but Leocadio is working from the bottom.
Suck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leocadio is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Leocadio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Leocadio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Suck shoots in for a double leg but Leocadio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Leocadio misses

and Suck counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Leocadio wriggles free and stands up.
Leocadio cracks a nice hook into Suck's ribs.
Suck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Suck or perhaps it was just good defense by Leocadio which made him look bad.
Curt Leocadio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Really Suck.
Suck takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leocadio lands a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suck closes the distance and clinches up with Leocadio, looking for a takedown. Suck pushes Leocadio against the cage but Leocadio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leocadio lands a nice hook to Suck's body. Suck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leocadio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leocadio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Leocadio.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suck.
Suck is looking to clinch but Leocadio is avoiding it.
Leocadio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suck's head backwards.
Leocadio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Suck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leocadio lands a jab to the nose.
Suck tries to close the distance and clinch but Leocadio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leocadio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leocadio.
Leocadio cracks Suck with a good jab.
Leocadio is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Leocadio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leocadio stuffs the takedown attempt from Suck. Suck gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Leocadio as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suck.
Suck throws a head kick that misses.
Leocadio misses with a two punch combination.
Suck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leocadio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suck back to the cage. Leocadio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suck shoots for a takedown but Leocadio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leocadio looks to land a body kick but Suck moved away.
Leocadio just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suck.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suck.
Leocadio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suck eats them both and turns towards Leocadio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suck tries to clinch up.
Leocadio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suck.
Leocadio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suck. Suck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suck moves out of range as Leocadio throws a body kick.
Leocadio misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Suck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leocadio with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Leocadio. No joy for Suck on that attempt.
Suck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leocadio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leocadio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suck throws a head kick but Leocadio moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leocadio cracks Suck with a good jab.
Really Suck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curt Leocadio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suck misses with a takedown attempt - Leocadio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curt Leocadio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leocadio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Leocadio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Beavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Beavis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marella
vs
Beavis

182 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
193 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Beavis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marella decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marella wants to stand up but Beavis manages to regain full guard.
Marella trying to control but Beavis is working from the bottom.
Beavis is trying to keep Marella in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beavis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marella!
Marella is trying to reverse the position but instead Beavis has taken his back - oops!
Marella staying busy and making it hard for Beavis to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis gets his hands free as Marella looks to control.
Marella wants to escape the position.
Beavis throwing strikes and Marella squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.

Beavis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marella is surviving well by controlling Beavis's body position as best he can.
Marella is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Beavis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marella wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marella wants to hold on but Beavis pushes him away.
Beavis wants to take Marella's back here but Marella is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Beavis unloads with some shots from mount but Marella bucks and avoids them well.
Beavis lands a big elbow.
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!
Marella tries to reverse the position but Beavis maintains control.
Marella is squirming around, avoiding Beavis's attempts to control the action.
Marella is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beavis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marella is looking to escape.

Beavis is working for a guillotine from mount but Marella frees his head quite easily.
Beavis unloads with some shots from mount but Marella bucks and avoids them well.
Marella tries to hold on but Beavis pushes him away.
Marella is looking to get to half guard.
Beavis dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beavis lands a big shot there that rocks Marella but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marella tries to lock up and control but Beavis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beavis takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Beavis missing with strikes from the back.
Beavis connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Marella to escape the position.
Beavis not allowing Marella to control his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Beavis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Beavis misses with a takedown attempt - Marella sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beavis tries to clinch up but Marella circles away and keeps his distance.
Marella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marella throws a front kick aimed at Beavis's knee but Beavis avoids it well.
Beavis throws a jab but it's blocked by Marella.

Marella gets a clinch.
Beavis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marella smiles and moves away.
Beavis tries to clinch but Marella is having none of it.
Marella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beavis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marella stuffs the takedown.
Santino Marella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marella gets tackled into the cage by Beavis. Beavis maintains the clinch.
Beavis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Beavis pulls Marella into guard.

Marella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marella looking to pass the guard.
Beavis controls Marella momentarily but Marella frees himself.
Marella passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marella landing a few strikes.
Beavis tries to control but Marella manages to take his back.
Marella is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kevin Beavis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marella gets his hands free as Beavis looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marella is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Beavis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marella trying to control the action but Beavis is working from the bottom.
Beavis is looking to improve his position.
Beavis wants to control but Marella is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beavis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marella's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marella's back!
Beavis is punishing Marella with some ground and pound.

Beavis looking to break Marella's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marella remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beavis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Beavis controlling well, preventing Marella from escaping the position.
Marella breaks Beavis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Marella decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beavis, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Marella as Beavis shoots in.
Marella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Beavis has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marella breaks from the clinch.

Marella closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beavis quickly recovers to half guard.
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 Santino Marella will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Marella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Marella drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Marella are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Beavis reaches up around Marella's neck trying to control. But Marella takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Beavis! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Beavis is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Marella celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Santino Marella!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Florian
vs
Dudley

177 cm
26
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
26
148 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spike Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Florian slaps away a takedown attempt from Dudley, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Florian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Florian trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Florian 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Florian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dudley is pulling down on Florian's head to control his posture.
Florian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Florian trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenny Florian just wasn't active enough.
Florian wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley throws a right hand that Florian ducks under and follows up with a left that Florian also avoids with ease.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Florian pinned against the cage. Florian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kenny Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Dudley.
Dudley throws a lazy head kick

and Florian counters by moving into the clinch.
Dudley jumps guard but Florian stands there with Dudley around his waist. Dudley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Florian has hold of one of Dudley's legs. Dudley is fighting the takedown attempt but Florian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dudley holds on and takes a little breather.
Florian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dudley looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Florian's guard.

Dudley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Florian misses with a wild combination.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Florian's shoulder, as Florian tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown by Florian or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley which made him look bad.

Dudley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Florian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dudley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Florian keeps working.
Florian wants to get back to his feet but Dudley drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Florian explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dudley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dudley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Florian tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dudley landing punches.
Dudley wants to control the pace but Florian is squirming around nicely.
Dudley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Florian's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Florian tries to hold on but Dudley pushes him away.
Florian throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Florian is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Florian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dudley lands a big shot there that rocks Florian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dudley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florian wants to hold on but Dudley pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spike Dudley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dudley rushes Florian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Florian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Florian is trying to pull guard but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.

Florian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dudley uses from the top position.
Dudley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Florian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Florian keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.

Florian looking for a guillotine here but Dudley defends easily.
Dudley wants to control from the top but Florian keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Florian working for submissions but it's allowed Dudley to get to half guard.
Dudley wants to control but Florian is keeping him busy.
Dudley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Florian is trying to control but can't.
Dudley prevents Florian from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dudley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Spike Dudley.

Florian closes the distance and clinches.

Dudley drags the fight down to the ground.
Florian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dudley trying to keep a closed guard but Florian is proving a slippery customer.

Dudley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Florian passes into side control.

Florian decides to stand back up. Florian steps back and let's Dudley get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dudley is defended easily by Florian.

Florian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudley was covering up waiting for the punch and Florian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Florian from controlling successfully.

Dudley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Florian is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Dudley is looking for a triangle but Florian pushes his legs off easily.
Florian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Florian tries to stand but Dudley is controlling from the bottom.
Florian wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.

Dudley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Florian off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Kenny Florian 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. This is the final round!

Florian scores with a leg kick.
Dudley fails with the takedown

and Florian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Dudley is looking for a triangle but Florian pushes his legs off easily.
Dudley controls Florian momentarily but Florian frees himself.
Florian advances to half guard.
Florian wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Florian lands strikes from half guard.

Florian is looking for a kimura but Dudley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Florian to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Florian decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Florian.

Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.

Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley has a takedown stuffed.
Dudley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Florian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dudley looking for a sweep but Florian has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dudley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Florian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Florian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Florian scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Florian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Dudley is trying desperately to improve position.
Florian lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Florian lands a big shot there that rocks Dudley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Florian landing strikes from the mount.
Florian with a couple of short strikes.
Dudley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dudley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Florian landing strikes from the mount and Dudley is in trouble!
Dudley wants to control but Florian is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is working to get back to half guard.
Dudley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Florian looking for a guillotine from mount but Dudley is having none of it.
Kenny Florian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Florian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dudley is squirming around, avoiding Florian's attempts to control the action.
Dudley wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian controlling from mount.
Florian lands a big shot there that rocks Dudley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Florian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Florian controlling from mount.
Dudley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florian with shots to the head and body - Dudley looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Florian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Florian 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Florian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Miller
vs
White

172 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
White throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
White throws a left and a right that both miss

and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
White throws a left and a right that both miss

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Miller stands up and waves to White to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller has managed to clinch.

Miller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
White tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White wants to get up but he can't break Miller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Miller has his feet on White's thighs here. He's pushed White off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! White screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mardy Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mardy Bum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to You Suck's chin.

Bum
vs
Suck

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

174 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mardy Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, You Suck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suck scores a takedown into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Suck there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Suck avoids the attempt from Bum to control.
Suck with the ground and pound from mount.
Bum is squirming around, avoiding Suck's attempts to control the action.
Bum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suck wants to control the pace but Bum is squirming around nicely.
Bum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Suck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck avoids the attempt from Bum to control.
Suck lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Bum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Suck working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bum trying to control but Suck is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum stopping the sweep attempt from Suck.
Suck pulls Bum in to control the position.
Suck is trying to keep Bum in close.

You Suck has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bum shoots in but Suck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Suck closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suck.

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

Suck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bum trying to control here.
Bum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suck.

Suck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suck has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Suck is pushing down on Bum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bum is fighting to maintain full guard but Suck has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bum tries to roll over but Suck keeps him under control.
Suck throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bum to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Suck from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Suck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bum sprawls well initially but Suck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Suck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bum defending well though.
Bum throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bum is trying to maintain the position but Suck is very close to passing his half guard.
Bum tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suck won't allow Bum to sweep him here.
Suck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Suck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suck, into his guard.

Suck throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bum escapes and throws Suck's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suck tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Suck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bum wants to control but Suck is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Suck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bum but great work by Suck.
Suck is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Suck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bum to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck tries to clinch there but Bum circles away.
Suck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bum misses with a wild body shot.

Suck gets the takedown into side control.
Bum is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck wants to take a breather but Bum manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Suck.

Bum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suck passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suck wants to take a breather but Bum is having none of it.

Suck is looking for a kimura but Bum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suck to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bum wants to improve his position but Suck is controlling well.
Suck is keen to just control but Bum is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

You Suck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Suck moves in looking to clinch but Bum pushes him off.
Suck swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Suck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bum to the ground. Suck is now in Bum's guard.
Bum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suck slips nicely into half guard.
Bum is positioning himself well to prevent Suck advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum trying to control here.
Bum tries to kick Suck off but Suck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bum works his way to full guard. Good work.

Suck has gone for a leg lock! Bum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suck's guard.

Suck has his feet on Bum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bum did well to prevent Suck getting side control.

Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bum is staying active underneath Suck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Suck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suck wants to take a breather but Bum is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum wants to control but Suck passes into side.

Suck stands up and beckons Bum to his feet.
Suck scores with a head kick. Bum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Suck rushes Bum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Suck has clasped his hands together around Bum's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bum is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suck misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Suck working away.
Suck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bum keeps working.
Suck throwing strikes but Bum manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suck being controlled for a moment.
Mardy Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You Suck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suck tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
You Suck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... You Suck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lashley
vs
Sapp

190 cm
26
260 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
272 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley leaves Sapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lashley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lashley drives through with a takedown into Sapp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lashley stops Sapp from standing up.
Sapp controls Lashley momentarily but Lashley frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley prevents Sapp from getting back to his feet.
Lashley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapp's head.
Lashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sapp is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lashley wants to sweep here but Sapp controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley has Sapp pulled in close to control his posture.
Lashley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lashley tries to get out of the position.
Lashley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sapp!
Lashley unloading with bombs!
Sapp prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Lashley trying to control but Sapp is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lashley trying to control but Sapp is having none of it.
Lashley lands a nice shot to the head.
Lashley avoids the attempt from Sapp to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapp manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lashley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lashley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sapp sees it coming and defends easily.
Lashley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sapp wants to improve his position but Lashley is controlling well.
Lashley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lashley controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lashley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Sapp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lashley trying to control the pace.
Sapp trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
That's time! Lashley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Sapp misses with a wild combination.
Lashley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sapp keeps the fight on the outside.

Lashley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lashley showed some decent athleticism there.
Lashley slips a nice elbow through Sapp's hands, connecting with Sapp's forehead.
Sapp wants to control but Lashley passes into side.
Sapp is not content to let Lashley control the position.

Lashley has hold of Sapp's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sapp seems comfortable defending it but Lashley has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sapp is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sapp is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lashley couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Lashley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abott
vs
Halder

185 cm
26
260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Abott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Halder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abott shoots in but no luck this time.
Abott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Tank Abott has been cut.
Abott is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abott with a poor takedown

and Halder counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Abott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abott is breathing heavily.
Halder scores a nice knee to the body.

Halder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Halder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Halder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Abott down.
Halder is staying tight to Abott's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halder scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Abott is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Halder can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Halder!
Blake Halder is the new heavyweight champion!