LA Combat 59 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iverson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Champ-nelly. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Iverson
vs
Edward

183 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allen Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Edward!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson scores with a push kick.
Edward misses with a head kick.
Iverson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iverson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson dives in and grabs Edward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edward pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Edward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iverson.
Edward stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson tries to clinch but Edward is having none of it.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Iverson drives through and clinches with Edward against the cage.
Edward is trying to push Iverson away but Iverson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Iverson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edward fails with the takedown.

Edward closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Edward throws a wild body kick that Iverson sees coming a mile off.
Iverson shoots for a takedown but Edward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Good work by Edward as he checks the leg kick.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Edward pushes him off.
Edward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Edward forces Iverson back against the cage and clinches.
Edward is trying to break the clinch but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.

Edward decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Iverson won't allow Edward to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edward has control of Iverson's left arm, preventing Iverson from doing any damage.
Edward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iverson 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.
Iverson won't allow Edward to sweep him here.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Edward keeps moving.
Iverson throws a strike but Edward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson is looking to stand up but Edward isn't so interested in that idea.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Edward from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Edward pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.

Edward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Edward clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edward tries to circle away but Iverson has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Edward.
Edward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edward stops a takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edward walks away with a smile on his face. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Edward scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iverson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edward somewhat.
Edward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edward keeps the fight on the outside.
Iverson slips a jab and a cross from Edward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edward drives through and clinches with Iverson against the cage.
Edward is trying to push Iverson away but Iverson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edward as he jumps to the side.
Edward just misses with a punch to the body.
Edward misses with a takedown attempt - Iverson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edward keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Iverson enables Edward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Iverson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Edward gets to his feet - Iverson follows without any prompting.
Edward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edward as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Edward or perhaps it was just good defense by Iverson which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Iverson is looking to stand up but Edward isn't so interested in that idea.
Iverson controlling the position.
Edward tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edward looking to sit in guard and control but Iverson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edward 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edward wants to stand but Iverson is controlling the position.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Iverson stands up and waves to Edward to follow him.
Edward moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson tries to clinch but Edward moves out of range.
Iverson misses with a kick to the body.
Edward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Edward circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Edward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edward.

Edward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson misses with a two punch combination.
Iverson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iverson wants it to stay on the feet.
Edward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iverson avoids it really well and circles away.
Edward punishes Iverson's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is looking to clinch but Edward is avoiding it.
Iverson swats away the attempt to clinch by Edward.
Iverson tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Iverson. No joy for Edward on that attempt.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Edward rushes Iverson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Iverson pulls Edward into guard.
Edward preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edward trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Edward is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edward postures up and lands a big shot to Iverson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Edward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Edward tries to clinch up but Iverson circles away and keeps his distance.
Iverson with a nice cross.
Edward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Edward circles away and keeps his distance.
Iverson throws a looping overhand right but Edward ducks down to avoid it.

Iverson clinches up with Edward and pushes him back against the cage.

Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iverson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Brock Edward has been cut.

Iverson clinches up against the cage.

Edward has hold of one of Iverson's legs. Iverson is fighting the takedown attempt but Edward gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edward trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Iverson trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward won't allow Iverson to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edward trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iverson is on top in guard.
Edward wants to stand but Iverson is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edward keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Iverson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edward.
Iverson slaps away a takedown attempt from Edward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allen Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Edward.
Edward throws a head kick that misses.
Edward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iverson scores with a jab. Edward acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Iverson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Iverson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Edward prevents Iverson from getting back to his feet.

Edward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brock Edward has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson wants to stand and escape but Edward is having none of it.
Edward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward is stalling in the full guard.

Iverson pushes Edward off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Edward forces Iverson back against the cage and clinches.
Edward is trying to push Iverson away but Iverson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Iverson manages to break the clinch.
Edward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Edward closes the distance and pushes Iverson back into the cage.
Iverson tries to pull guard but Edward won't allow it.
Iverson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edward has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iverson uses from the top position.
Edward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson trying to control but Edward is working from the bottom.
Edward 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.
Edward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Iverson stands and steps away. Edward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Edward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edward stalks Iverson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Iverson's face. Iverson staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Iverson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edward 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Edward!
After the fight, Brock Edward was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Guidetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gotti
vs
Guidetti

165 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

160 cm
28
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Unique Wear and Custom Design
10th Degree Fightwear

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Guidetti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gotti. No joy for Guidetti on that attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gotti enables Guidetti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gotti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Guidetti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guidetti wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
Gotti keeping full guard, as Guidetti tries to pass.
Guidetti throwing strikes but missing.
Guidetti wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.

Gotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guidetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Guidetti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guidetti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Guidetti from controlling successfully.
Guidetti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guidetti trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Guidetti postures up.
Gotti keeping full guard, as Guidetti tries to pass.
Gotti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guidetti cracks Gotti with a solid left hand.
Guidetti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guidetti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guidetti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Guidetti drops back looking for a leg! Gotti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotti manages to kick Guidetti off! Guidetti jumps back into Gotti's guard.
Guidetti wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guidetti pushes down on Gotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guidetti lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard.
Guidetti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Guidetti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guidetti.

Guidetti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guidetti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gotti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Guidetti seems to be working for a kimura but Gotti defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guidetti working Gotti over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guidetti wants to control but Gotti is keeping him busy.

Guidetti is trying to work for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Guidetti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Guidetti 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Guidetti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotti is just riding it out for now. Guidetti eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guidetti is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Guidetti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.

Guidetti drives through with a takedown into Gotti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guidetti passes Gotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Guidetti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guidetti on the ground.
Guidetti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guidetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Guidetti wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guidetti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Guidetti wants to finish this one by submission but Gotti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guidetti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guidetti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotti is looking to escape.
Gotti is trying to escape the mount but Guidetti keeps good control and instead manages to take Gotti's back.

Gotti won't enjoy being in this position. Guidetti looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gotti is tapping - it's over boys! Guidetti picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Guidetti!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Gatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gatto
vs
Stevens

178 cm
27
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

192 cm
30
214 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Gatto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Gatto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatto misses with a double jab.
Gatto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jeremy Stevens has been cut.

Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into Gatto's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stevens working the head and body with strikes.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gatto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevens.
Stevens working Gatto over with strikes.

Stevens is working for a kimura but Gatto is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gatto is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens throwing shots but Gatto is blocking nicely.
Stevens drops an elbow to the side of Gatto's head.
Stevens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevens throwing shots but Gatto is blocking nicely.
Stevens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gatto!
Stevens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stevens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gatto's face.
Gatto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stevens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stevens with shots to the head and body - Gatto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gatto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stevens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gatto looks a forlorn figure.
Gatto is in a horrible position here. Stevens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the head.
Stevens lands a big shot there that rocks Gatto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gatto looks a forlorn figure.
Stevens dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Stevens.
Stevens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gatto?
Gatto is bucking up trying to escape but Stevens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gatto wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Stevens celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stevens!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santhiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santhiago Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dillard
vs
Silva

160 cm
23
135 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

179 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ganja's Warehouse

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Dillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santhiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Dillard does it's job there.
Dillard feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Dillard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Santhiago Silva has been cut.
Silva looks gassed!

Dillard closes the distance looking for a takedown. Silva stuffs it but Dillard still has hold of him. Dillard picks Silva up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Dillard slams Silva to the floor and that's really hurt Silva - he doesn't know where he is! Dillard throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Dillard!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anak Monyet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crush 'Em by Megadeth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Monyet
vs
Hernandez

178 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

193 cm
31
202 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anak Monyet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monyet swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Monyet throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Monyet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monyet misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Anak Monyet has been cut.
Monyet misses with a head kick.
Monyet misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monyet.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Monyet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monyet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rain Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monyet.
Hernandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monyet throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monyet.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Monyet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monyet throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Monyet misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monyet's knee momentarily.
Anak Monyet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monyet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Monyet.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monyet misses with a wild body shot.
Monyet thows a body shot but no joy.
Monyet tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monyet looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez lands a high kick!
Monyet 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez catches Monyet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Monyet.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monyet swivels and escapes.
Monyet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monyet is looking to wear down Hernandez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Monyet sprawls well.
Anak Monyet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monyet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Monyet swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a leg kick which misses Monyet's front leg but catches the back leg as Monyet tries to avoid it.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Monyet throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Monyet misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a big head kick but Monyet shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monyet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monyet scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monyet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Monyet avoids it well.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monyet throws out the jab.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monyet.

Hernandez drives through and clinches with Monyet against the cage.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Monyet.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monyet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez has Monyet pressed against the cage, preventing Monyet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.

Anak Monyet's cut is getting worse.

Monyet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monyet 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.
Monyet just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monyet misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez lands with a nice combination. Monyet backs away looking to recover.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Monyet throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Monyet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monyet.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monyet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hernandez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Monyet circles away.
Monyet missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monyet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monyet throws out the jab.

Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Monyet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez connects with a knee to the head.
Hernandez scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rain Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anak Monyet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monyet.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monyet throws out a leg kick but Hernandez moves out of range and Monyet only half commits.
Monyet looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Monyet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Monyet.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Monyet.
Nice cross by Monyet.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Monyet tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it.
Monyet throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Hernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Monyet is defending well.
Monyet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hernandez's back!
Hernandez turns into Monyet and is now in his guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monyet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hernandez works over Monyet with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monyet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monyet's head.
Hernandez is working Monyet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monyet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Monyet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Monyet is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Monyet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Monyet won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.

Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monyet defends well.
Monyet prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Monyet throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Monyet from controlling successfully.
Rain Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Monyet is proving a slippery customer.
Monyet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monyet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monyet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monyet's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monyet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Monyet has wrist control.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.

Monyet has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hernandez forces Monyet back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monyet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monyet taking a breather.
Hernandez dodges an elbow strike from Monyet.
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monyet's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monyet misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Monyet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hernandez has picked Monyet up - he's going for a ride! Hernandez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hernandez stops Monyet from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rain Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anak Monyet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Monyet thows a leg kick but Hernandez checks it
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hernandez.
Monyet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monyet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monyet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monyet misses with a body shot.
Rain Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monyet throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monyet.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Monyet moves out of range easily.
Monyet throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Monyet digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monyet.
Monyet misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monyet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monyet.
Hernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monyet's head.
Monyet thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Rain Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monyet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Monyet takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez throws a front kick that sends Monyet stumbling back into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Monyet lands a nice looking body shot.
Monyet tries to score with a low kick but Hernandez moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat.
Monyet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Monyet throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Monyet moves out of range.
Monyet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Monyet closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Monyet's brow.
Monyet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monyet takes a knee right on the jaw!

Anak Monyet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monyet gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Anak Monyet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain Hernandez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monyet tries to circle away but Hernandez has him pinned against the cage.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monyet misses with the head strike.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Monyet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez dodges an elbow strike from Monyet.
Monyet misses with a punch to the body.
Monyet blocks the elbow strike.
Monyet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monyet taking a breather.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but Monyet blocks it.
Monyet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monyet is trying to force a seperation but Hernandez has the dominant position.
Monyet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Monyet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Monyet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Rain Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monyet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monyet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monyet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monyet misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monyet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monyet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monyet misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Monyet misses the target.
Anak Monyet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rain Hernandez!
A pretty intense looking Rain Hernandez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clint Mansell - Dead Reckoning. 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.

Lesnar
vs
Oneal

200 cm
27
287 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

213 cm
21
288 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneal with a hook.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Sergio Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Oneal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Oneal.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oneal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oneal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Lesnar takes a swing at Oneal's ribcage but misses.
Shaquille Oneal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oneal jabs at Lesnar's body.
Lesnar digs a good body shot into Oneal's ribs.
Lesnar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneal misses with an uppercut
and Lesnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oneal tries to score with a low kick but Lesnar moves his leg out of the way.
Oneal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lesnar momentarily.
Oneal misses with a series of wild punches.
Oneal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesnars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lesnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Oneal misses
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Oneal throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Oneal throws a head kick that misses

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oneal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneal wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oneal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneal tries to strike from the bottom.
Oneal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Oneal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oneal manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Oneal's guard.
Oneal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oneal wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar trying to control but Oneal is working from the bottom.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Oneal dodges it nicely.
Oneal is trying to control but can't.
Oneal has a hand on Lesnar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lesnar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Lesnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oneal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oneal regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Oneal won't allow it.
Oneal is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Oneal is having none of it.

Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Oneal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oneal trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oneal is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
Lesnar works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Sergio Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergio Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oneal misses with a left hand
and Lesnar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oneal takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Oneal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oneal is looking to land body kicks.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Oneal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oneal dives in and grabs Lesnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes down on Oneal's head and hops out.
Oneal misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Oneal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Lesnar. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneal looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Oneal pushes him off.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and Oneal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Oneal has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Oneal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oneal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oneal working for submissions but it's allowed Lesnar to get to half guard.
Oneal is breathing heavily.
Lesnar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar pushes down on Oneal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oneal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oneal wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.

Oneal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oneal looking for submissions off his back.
Oneal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oneal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Oneal working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
Lesnar trying to control but Oneal is working from the bottom.

Oneal working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.

Lesnar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oneal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesnar has Oneal in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Oneal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

It looks like Shaquille Oneal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Oneal's head.

Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Oneal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Lesnar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lesnar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oneal dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.

Oneal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oneal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Oneal is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesnar is not content to let Oneal control the position.
Oneal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergio Lesnar!
In his post fight interview, Sergio Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe DaGiantKiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Birthday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Happy Birthday Mr President. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Birthday
vs
DaGiantKiller

170 cm
24
280 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

193 cm
23
245 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute
Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe DaGiantKiller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaGiantKiller dips to his left and cracks Birthday with an uppercut!

It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Birthday.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch up
and Birthday counters with a good low kick that DaGiantKiller was not able to check.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch up.
DaGiantKiller fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaGiantKiller wants to clinch but Birthday slips to the side
and Birthday counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birthday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DaGiantKiller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Birthday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DaGiantKiller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DaGiantKiller moves in looking to clinch but Birthday pushes him off.
Birthday thows a left - swing and a miss!
DaGiantKiller looks to clinch
and Birthday counters with a thumping low kick.
Birthday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DaGiantKiller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller wants to clinch up but Birthday keeps it at a distance.
Birthday throws a nice inside leg kick.
DaGiantKiller looks gassed!
DaGiantKiller moves to clinch but Birthday breaks away
and Birthday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birthday tries to score with a low kick but DaGiantKiller moves his leg out of the way.
DaGiantKiller thuds his right hand into Birthday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DaGiantKiller moves out of range of the strikes.
Birthday misses with a wild combination.
DaGiantKiller scores with a nice strike.
DaGiantKiller moves to clinch but Birthday breaks away
and Birthday makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DaGiantKiller really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Birthday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Birthday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DaGiantKiller.
Birthday is looking to slow DaGiantKiller down with leg kicks.
Birthday lands with a straight right. DaGiantKiller didn't see that one coming.
Birthday buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Birthday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DaGiantKiller thows a body shot but no joy.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch but Birthday moves away

and Birthday counters with a big uppercut that knocks DaGiantKiller off his feet! Birthday dives into side control looking to finish!

DaGiantKiller is rocked!

It looks like Giuseppe DaGiantKiller has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birthday controls the position from side control.
DaGiantKiller is still in real trouble! Can Birthday finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller seems to have recovered his senses.
Birthday in side control, throwing shots but DaGiantKiller defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Birthday misses with the ground and pound.
Birthday working the body and head with strikes.
Birthday is looking to take a break and control but DaGiantKiller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DaGiantKiller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Birthday dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Birthday shoots for a takedown but DaGiantKiller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DaGiantKiller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Birthday backs up against the cage.
DaGiantKiller wants to clinch
and Birthday counters with an outside leg kick.
DaGiantKiller wants to clinch but Birthday slips to the side
and Birthday counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
DaGiantKiller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birthday is defended easily by DaGiantKiller.
Birthday throws a leg kick but DaGiantKiller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Birthday keeps the fight on the outside.
Corey Birthday is winning the standup battle so far.
DaGiantKiller is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birthday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DaGiantKiller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DaGiantKiller moves out of range of the body kick from Birthday.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birthday tries to land a leg kick but DaGiantKiller saw it coming and moves away.
DaGiantKiller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Birthday. Birthday obviously looking to wear him down.
Birthday lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Birthday.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Birthday.

Birthday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DaGiantKiller's guard.
Birthday wants to pass the guard but DaGiantKiller is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birthday being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Giuseppe DaGiantKiller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Birthday misses with a hook
and Birthday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DaGiantKiller darts in trying to clinch
and Birthday counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Birthday counters with a good low kick that DaGiantKiller was not able to check.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch but Birthday moves away
enabling Birthday to counter with a crisp jab.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch but Birthday is having none of it.
Birthday throws the kick towards the body but DaGiantKiller avoids it.
DaGiantKiller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Birthday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DaGiantKiller thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaGiantKiller wants to clinch
and Birthday counters with a nice low kick that buckles DaGiantKiller's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birthday misses with a low kick as DaGiantKiller jumps back.
Birthday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DaGiantKiller is able to avoid easily.
DaGiantKiller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Birthday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birthday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaGiantKiller manages to avoid it.
DaGiantKiller closes the distance but Birthday moves to the side
and Birthday counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DaGiantKiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Birthday lands a big shot that drops DaGiantKiller! Can he finish him?

DaGiantKiller is rocked!
Birthday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Birthday dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Birthday circles away from the clinch attempt
and Birthday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DaGiantKiller is looking to clinch but Birthday is avoiding it.
Birthday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DaGiantKiller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birthday throws an overhand right that lands on DaGiantKiller's shoulder, as DaGiantKiller tries to avoid the shot.
DaGiantKiller wants to clinch but Birthday slips to the side
and Birthday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DaGiantKiller checks a low kick from Birthday.
DaGiantKiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Birthday circles away.
Birthday misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birthday throws the kick towards the body but DaGiantKiller avoids it.
Birthday takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DaGiantKiller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DaGiantKiller looks to clinch
and Birthday counters with a left to the body.
DaGiantKiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Birthday, right into the meat.
Birthday lands a nice hook to DaGiantKiller's body. DaGiantKiller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birthday throws a front kick aimed at DaGiantKiller's knee but DaGiantKiller avoids it well.
Birthday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DaGiantKiller can do to turn this around?
DaGiantKiller checks the leg kick.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch
and Birthday counters with a good low kick that DaGiantKiller was not able to check.
DaGiantKiller moves out of range of the strikes.
Birthday ducks under a wild hook from DaGiantKiller.
Birthday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DaGiantKiller on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - DaGiantKiller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Birthday.
Birthday lands a right hook to the body.
DaGiantKiller tries to clinch
and Birthday counters with a left right combination that sends DaGiantKiller crashing to the mat - Birthday wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding DaGiantKiller out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Birthday!
Corey Birthday retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Corey Birthday, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.