LA Combat 48 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Malkowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Special Agent Huang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malkowsky
vs
Huang

168 cm
23
136 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

163 cm
32
148 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Malkowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malkowsky.
Some wild striking there from Huang.
Malkowsky walks into a straight right hand from Huang.
Malkowsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malkowsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huang's waist but Huang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malkowsky off to one side.
Huang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Huang shoots in and bounces Malkowsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkowsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.

Huang drops back looking for a leg! Malkowsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malkowsky manages to kick Huang off! Huang jumps back into Malkowsky's guard.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Malkowsky's brow.
Malkowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huang is controlling him.
Huang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Huang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to control but Malkowsky is working from the bottom.
Malkowsky trying to control the position.
Huang throws a big right hand that misses.
Malkowsky keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.

Malkowsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Huang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huang lands a couple of elbows.
Huang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkowsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Huang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Malkowsky is working an open guard so Huang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Huang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malkowsky at a distance.
George Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Huang both land. Nice combination.
Huang feints and then cracks Malkowsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malkowsky down.
Huang throws a series of punches but Malkowsky moves out of range.

Huang moves into the clinch.
Huang wants a takedown.
Malkowsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Huang won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huang wants the takedown. Malkowsky is fighting it off but Huang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malkowsky's guard against the cage.
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!
Huang throws a strike but Malkowsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malkowsky wants to stand but Huang is controlling his posture from full guard.

Huang pushes Malkowsky off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Malkowsky as Huang shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Malkowsky. No joy for Huang on that attempt.
Will Malkowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Huang.
Huang throws a combination that misses

and Malkowsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huang won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Huang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Huang lands a right hook to the body.

Malkowsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Huang to the mat! Huang manages to get full guard.
Huang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malkowsky!
Huang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Malkowsky has given up his back. Will we see Huang going for some submissions?

Huang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Malkowsky is defending well though. Huang let's go of the attempt for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Huang!
A very excited looking George Huang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Moneymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Shields struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Johan Moneymaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Shields's chin.

Moneymaker
vs
Shields

183 cm
25
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
182 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Moneymaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shields!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Moneymaker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moneymaker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moneymaker lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Shields goes down and covers up as Moneymaker starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Moneymaker!
Johan Moneymaker looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank LA Elite Clothing for getting my something for me towear and thank my fans and my coach at my corner and I want that 155 title so Wacth out.And Rich i have no respect for you and i ask for this fight to prove that i dont like you or respect you but i respect your fighting you little'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Murphy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Skank
vs
Murphy

190 cm
30
202 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

187 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Skank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skank misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy body kick
and Skank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skank looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Skank.

Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skank, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murphy digs a right hand into Skank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skank's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Skank is blocking nicely.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Skank being controlled against the cage.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skank misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Skank tries to tie him up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
Skank is breathing heavily.
Skank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skank tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skank wants to break free but Murphy has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skank can't break the clinch.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Thor Skank has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Skank is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skank wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Skank blocks with his arms.
Skank is trying to stall.
Maybe Skank would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Skank's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Skank on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Skank avoids it well.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skank moves out of range.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skank.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Skank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skank checks a leg kick.
Skank blocks the body kick.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skank doesn't seem bothered though.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Murphy has Skank up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Murphy working Skank over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skank up against the cage.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Murphy working Skank over with knees to the body.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Skank swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charlie Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skank letting Murphy take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Skank is blocking nicely.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Skank 's eye.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Skank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skank can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Skank is blocking nicely.
Skank being controlled against the cage.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Skank's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries to bum rush Skank with a series of wild strikes but Skank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skank. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skank works the jab nicely.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy lands a head kick. Skank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Skank.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skank.
Skank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Skank blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Skank in his tracks for a moment.
Skank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Skank looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Skank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Skank avoids the damage to the body.
Skank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a knee 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!
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skank is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Skank into the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skank up against the cage.
Skank trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Murphy prevents Skank from breaking the clinch.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Skank blocks with his arms.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Thor Skank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skank misses with a punch to the body.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Schiraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes into the arena with Diamond Eyes blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Timmons
vs
Schiraz

190 cm
21
221 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Timmons !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Schiraz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schiraz has his takedown stuffed
and Timmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Schiraz misses with a looping right.
Schiraz misses with a hook
and Timmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Franco Schiraz has been cut.

Timmons feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schiraz sprawling to the canvas! Schiraz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Timmons finish him?!

Schiraz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Timmons rushes Schiraz and presses him up against the cage.
Schiraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Timmons finish him?

Schiraz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Timmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schiraz to the mat. Schiraz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schiraz seems to have recovered his senses.
Schiraz keeping full guard, as Timmons tries to pass.

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

Schiraz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Timmons is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schiraz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons controls the position from side control.
Schiraz tries to bench press Timmons off him but Timmons keeps the position.
Schiraz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timmons 's best efforts.
Schiraz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Timmons is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Schiraz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Timmons !
Bill Timmons thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pellegrini
vs
Arcinas

183 cm
27
186 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
33
185 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrini tries to clinch there but Arcinas circles away.
Pellegrini connects with an inside leg kick.
Arcinas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pellegrini. That did some damage!
Antonio Arcinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Arcinas does no damage.
Arcinas lands a high kick!

It looks like Anthony Pellegrini has been cut.
Arcinas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pellegrini misses with a head kick.
Arcinas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcinas thows a leg kick but Pellegrini checks it
and Pellegrini counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Arcinas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arcinas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcinas throws a body kick that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a big head kick but Arcinas shrugs it off.
Arcinas throws a sloppy head kick and Pellegrini moves out of range easily.
Pellegrini lands a head kick. Arcinas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Antonio Arcinas has been cut.
Arcinas throws a right and a left that Pellegrini avoids nicely.
Arcinas throws a lazy head kick
and Pellegrini counters with a left and a right that stings Arcinas.
Pellegrini avoids the head kick by Arcinas.
Pellegrini closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Arcinas is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Arcinas misses.
Arcinas is still on wobbly legs! Can Pellegrini finish him?
Pellegrini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arcinas seems to have recovered his senses.
Arcinas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcinas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arcinas throws a nice head kick!
Pellegrini blocks a head kick by Arcinas.
A big left from Arcinas misses.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arcinas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Arcinas is predictable there
and Pellegrini counters with a left and a right that stings Arcinas.
Pellegrini misses with a head kick.
Pellegrini blocks the body kick.
Pellegrini misses with a double jab.
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!
Arcinas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arcinas misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini wants to clinch up but Arcinas keeps it at a distance.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcinas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pellegrini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arcinas misses with the combination.
Arcinas tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcinas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pellegrini.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Arcinas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pellegrini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pellegrini scoring well with a low kick there.

Pellegrini closes the distance and clinches.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pellegrini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arcinas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arcinas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pellegrini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pellegrini misses with a knee strike.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arcinas misses with a knee strike.
Arcinas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellegrini is breathing heavily.
Arcinas wants to break free but Pellegrini has control.
The referee calls for Pellegrini to work.

Arcinas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pellegrini can't fight it off and eventually Arcinas manages to take the fight to the floor. Pellegrini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pellegrini is looking to stand up but Arcinas isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellegrini can't keep his opponent in guard - Arcinas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Arcinas seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Arcinas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pellegrini.
Anthony Pellegrini is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcinas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pellegrini misses with a head kick.
Arcinas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pellegrini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arcinas misses with the combination.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Pellegrini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcinas keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcinas misses with a head kick.
Pellegrini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arcinas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcinas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pellegrini counters with a two punch combo.
Pellegrini misses with a two punch combination.
Pellegrini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcinas throws a body punch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Pellegrini misses with the combination.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Pellegrini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arcinas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pellegrini lands a head kick!
Arcinas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pellegrini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pellegrini blocks a head kick by Arcinas.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combo that has Arcinas backing up. Arcinas nods at Pellegrini to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pellegrini has managed to clinch.
Pellegrini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcinas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but Arcinas blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Arcinas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arcinas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pellegrini counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Arcinas. Those never looked like landing.
Arcinas throws a sloppy body shot
and Pellegrini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arcinas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pellegrini swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Arcinas. Those never looked like landing.
Arcinas throws a low kick, looking for Pellegrini's leg but Pellegrini calmly moves out of range.
Arcinas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcinas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pellegrini can pounce on him.
Pellegrini blocks a head kick by Arcinas.
Pellegrini avoids the head kick by Arcinas.
Some bone on bone action there as Pellegrini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Pellegrini has managed to clinch.
Arcinas is trying to maintain a safe position but Pellegrini gets an underhook and turns Arcinas into the cage.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but Arcinas blocks it.
Pellegrini misses with a knee strike.
Pellegrini has Arcinas pushed against the cage.
Pellegrini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arcinas blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Pellegrini to work.
A frustrated look appears on Arcinas's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pellegrini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pellegrini lands a nice knee to the body.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but Arcinas blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arcinas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pellegrini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcinas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pellegrini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arcinas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arcinas scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellegrini misses with a knee strike.
Arcinas is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini managing to block the knees to the body from Arcinas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellegrini lands a nice knee to the body.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pellegrini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arcinas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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 Anthony Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Pellegrini moves out of range of the body kick from Arcinas.
Arcinas throws a right and a left that Pellegrini avoids nicely.
Arcinas misses the shot to the body.
Arcinas slips a jab and a cross from Pellegrini.

Pellegrini has managed to clinch.
Arcinas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pellegrini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pellegrini taking a breather.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arcinas avoiding damage as Pellegrini throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arcinas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Arcinas decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arcinas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pellegrini defends well.

Arcinas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pellegrini defends it easily.

Arcinas is looking for a triangle here but Pellegrini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Arcinas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pellegrini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Arcinas is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pellegrini get's back to his feet.
Pellegrini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellegrini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arcinas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pellegrini rather than just go for the knockout.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but Arcinas is having none of it.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Arcinas.
Arcinas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arcinas misses with a body kick.
Arcinas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcinas keeps the fight on the outside.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcinas has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcinas throws a head kick but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Pellegrini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arcinas.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcinas paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pellegrini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arcinas connects with a right hand. Pellegrini shakes it off.
Pellegrini moves in looking to clinch but Arcinas pushes him off.

Pellegrini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pellegrini scores with a knee to the head.
Arcinas is working for takedown but Pellegrini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pellegrini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pellegrini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pellegrini tries to land knees in the clinch but Arcinas avoids the damage to the body.
Arcinas can't get the takedown.
Anthony Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Arcinas.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Arcinas.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellegrini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arcinas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas jumps guard but Pellegrini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini misses with a knee strike.
Arcinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Pellegrini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pellegrini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Arcinas is blocking nicely.
Arcinas wants to break free but Pellegrini has control.
Anthony Pellegrini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arcinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrini won't allow it.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arcinas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pellegrini to keep the fight standing.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Antonio Arcinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arcinas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arcinas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pellegrini's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Pellegrini.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pellegrini, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshawn Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wheaton
vs
Martin

182 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Wheaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deshawn Martin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wheaton's waist but Wheaton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheaton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wheaton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.

Wheaton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Wheaton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Wheaton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wheaton trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sean Wheaton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wheaton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Sean Wheaton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Martin.

Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wheaton on his heels. He'll look to pass Wheaton's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Wheaton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.

Martin is looking for a triangle but Wheaton pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wheaton controls the pace.
Wheaton stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wheaton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wheaton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martin for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Wheaton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheaton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheaton trying to control the pace.
Wheaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Wheaton is taking a breather. Martin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wheaton is working away from the top position though.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Deshawn Martin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wheaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wheaton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wheaton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wheaton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wheaton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheaton with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheaton avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martin dives in and grabs Wheaton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wheaton pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Wheaton throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheaton is just out of range.
Wheaton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Wheaton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
Wheaton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
Wheaton controlling the pace for now.
Martin is bucking up trying to escape but Wheaton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wheaton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martin turns into him and now he's in Wheaton's guard.
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wheaton's guard.
Wheaton wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is looking to stand up but Wheaton won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wheaton has his feet on Martin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Wheaton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martin's half guard.
Wheaton controlling the action here.
Sean Wheaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wheaton drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to improve his position but Wheaton is controlling well.
Wheaton is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Sean Wheaton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wheaton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wheaton seems content to control.
Wheaton is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Wheaton is taking a breather. Martin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martin is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wheaton dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Wheaton avoids the head kick by Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wheaton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wheaton looking to pass the guard.
Wheaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Wheaton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean Wheaton just wasn't active enough.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheaton as he jumps to the side.
Wheaton tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Wheaton with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Martin misses.
Wheaton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Wheaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheaton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
Wheaton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wheaton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wheaton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to sweep here but Wheaton controlling him for the moment.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wheaton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wheaton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wheaton postures up.
Wheaton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wheaton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheaton throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.

Wheaton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheaton lands a nice forearm strike.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
Wheaton blocks the strikes from Martin.
Wheaton lands some shots froms side control.
Wheaton slows the pace down.
Wheaton scores with punches from side control.
Wheaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Wheaton working the ground and pound.
Wheaton working away.
Wheaton controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wheaton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wheaton is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Deshawn Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Wheaton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wheaton taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Wheaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wheaton 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Wheaton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tavares might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Armin van Buuren - Sail. 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.

Tavares
vs
Rose

175 cm
27
162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patricio Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Rose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rose throws a leg kick that misses.
Rose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Rose rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavares tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tavares is defending well for now.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Tavares drops back down to his feet.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Tavares drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricio Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose misses with an elbow strike.
Rose lands a nice elbow.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tavares pulls Rose into guard.
Tavares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rose to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tavares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose digs a good hook to Tavares's body.

Rose moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose lands a knee to the body.
Rose creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tavares's defenses.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Tavares won't want to take too many of those.
Tavares is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Tavares gets control of Rose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tavares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Rose stands up and waves to Tavares to follow him.
Rose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Tavares.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rose.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Rose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rose rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares takes an elbow to the temple.
Tavares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rose is defending well.
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Rose.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose lands a knee to the body.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose tries a knee to the head but Tavares blocks it.
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tavares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tavares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tavares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rose has closed the distance and engaged Tavares in a clinch.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares can't break the clinch.

Tavares drags the fight down to the ground.
Tavares controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself.

Rose gets to his feet - Tavares follows without any prompting.
Tavares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Tavares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rose tries to clinch up.

Tavares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Tavares jumps guard but Rose stands there with Tavares around his waist. Tavares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricio Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tavares's face.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Derrick Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavares managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Tavares manages to pull guard.

Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares misses with a few strikes there.
Rose throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Tavares moves into the clinch.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose landing knees to the body.

Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Derrick Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose lands with a slapping head kick.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Derrick Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tavares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Tavares moves into the clinch successfully.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rose to keep the fight standing.
Tavares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Rose looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Tavares decides to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose wanted to stand there but Tavares had control of the position.
Tavares lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rose!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tavares tries to move into range but Rose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rose throws an elbow but misses.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Tavares drops back down to his feet.
Tavares managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Rose.
Rose pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rose.
Rose lands an elbow inside.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tavares is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavares tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricio Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tavares wants to stall.
Tavares is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.

Tavares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rose uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tavares is proving hard to escape from.

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

Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rose defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tavares wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.

Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tavares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tavares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tavares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patricio Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Rose lands but Tavares takes it in his stride.

Rose lands a big head kick that sends Tavares tumbling to the mat! Rose takes a step backwards and waves Tavares back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tavares is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tavares to the canvas! Tavares doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rose keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Rose!
A less than humble Derrick Rose misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mannetosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mannetosen comes to the cage accompanied by Krav. The crowd seem to be enjoying Souza's choice of entrance music: i am #1. Manny Mannetosen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leon Souza's chin.

Mannetosen
vs
Souza

173 cm
22
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
29
151 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Mannetosen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Souza!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza with a poor takedown
and Mannetosen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Souza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mannetosen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mannetosen can pounce on him.
Mannetosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mannetosen scores with a leg kick.
Mannetosen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannetosen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mannetosen lands a brutal head kick. Souza looks out on his feet and Mannetosen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Manny Mannetosen!
Manny Mannetosen retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Manny Mannetosen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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