GFC Contenders 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamote Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamote Man has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Man
vs
Goldman

225 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamote Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Goldman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Goldman dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.

Goldman 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.
Goldman 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.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman with a nice head shot there.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldman trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman throwing strikes but missing.
Goldman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldman lands a couple of elbows.
Goldman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goldman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Man!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Goldman softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Man is out cold! Goldman jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Goldman!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Goldman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lorenz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenz has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fortunado
vs
Lorenz

202 cm
18
246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Lorenz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lorenz wants to clinch

and Fortunado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fortunado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fortunado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortunado prevents Lorenz from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lorenz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Fortunado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Fortunado darts in and clinches Lorenz up against the cage.

Fortunado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lorenz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fortunado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fortunado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lorenz wants to clinch

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fortunado tightens his grip and picks Lorenz up, before dumping him to the ground. Lorenz manages to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fortunado pushing down on Lorenz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lorenz gets full guard.
Lorenz has a closed guard, preventing Fortunado from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortunado trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortunado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lorenz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fortunado is controlling him.
Fortunado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lorenz keeping moving, preventing Fortunado from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lorenz's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Donzel Fortunado wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lorenz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortunado circles away.
Fortunado throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Lorenz counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lorenz.
Lorenz looks winded!

Fortunado clinches with his opponent.
Fortunado stalling the fight.
Lorenz tries to pull guard but Fortunado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Donzel Fortunado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Lorenz.
Lorenz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Fortunado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lorenz misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lorenz slaps away a takedown attempt from Fortunado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fortunado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenz is fending him off so far but Fortunado persists. Nope, Lorenz circles away and we're back to standing.

Lorenz gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fortunado pulls Lorenz into guard.
Fortunado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lorenz wants to stand but Fortunado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fortunado wants to stand up but Lorenz is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorenz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fortunado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lorenz is controlling him.
Lorenz preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortunado is trying to control the position but Lorenz postures up.

Fortunado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fortunado rushes Lorenz and presses him up against the cage.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Fortunado decides to pull guard.
Fortunado wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortunado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fortunado is really struggling to control Lorenz but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Fortunado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lorenz is aware though and is defending well.
Lorenz wants to control from the top but Fortunado keeps moving.
Lorenz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Brandon Lorenz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fortunado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenz is fending him off so far but Fortunado persists. Nope, Lorenz circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Fortunado with that takedown attempt.
Brandon Lorenz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortunado shoots for a takedown but Lorenz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donzel Fortunado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenz misses with a takedown attempt - Fortunado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lorenz looks for a takedown but Fortunado sprawls well.
Lorenz is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Lorenz keeps it at a distance.
Fortunado looks for a takedown but Lorenz sprawls well.
Fortunado misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Fortunado has closed the distance and engaged Lorenz in a clinch.
Fortunado tries to circle away but Lorenz has him pinned against the cage.
Lorenz tries to circle away but Fortunado has him pinned against the cage.
Fortunado wants to break free but Lorenz has control.
Lorenz is trying to force a seperation but Fortunado has the dominant position.
Fortunado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lorenz's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Fortunado.

Fortunado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fortunado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lorenz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fortunado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lorenz dives in and grabs Fortunado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortunado pushes down on Lorenz's head and hops out.
Fortunado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lorenz's waist but Lorenz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fortunado off to one side.
Good leg kick by Lorenz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fortunado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fortunado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lorenz avoids it really well and circles away.
Lorenz wants to clinch up but Fortunado keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fortunado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fortunado has Lorenz pressed against the cage, preventing Lorenz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fortunado prevents Lorenz from breaking the clinch.
Fortunado tries to score a body lock takedown but Lorenz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Fortunado jumps guard and drags Lorenz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortunado keeping moving, preventing Lorenz from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortunado working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fortunado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donzel Fortunado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fortunado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fortunado.

Fortunado pushes Lorenz up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fortunado.

Fortunado pulls Lorenz into guard.
Donzel Fortunado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lorenz trying to control but Fortunado is working from the bottom.
Fortunado trying to strike off his back.
Lorenz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fortunado's guard.
Fortunado wants to stand up but Lorenz is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenz wants to control from the top but Fortunado keeps moving.
Lorenz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fortunado being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brandon Lorenz.
Lorenz shoots in for a double leg but Fortunado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenz fails to land the takedown.
Fortunado shoots in and drives through. Lorenz sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenz shoots in for a double leg but Fortunado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donzel Fortunado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Lorenz.
Fortunado fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortunado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fortunado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lorenz pinned against the cage. Lorenz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fortunado shoots in for a double leg but Lorenz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortunado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lorenz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortunado pinned against the cage. Fortunado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lorenz gets tackled into the cage by Fortunado. Fortunado maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado slowing the pace effectively.

Fortunado manages to break the clinch.
Lorenz throws a head kick that misses.
Fortunado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Fortunado.
Fortunado dives in and grabs Lorenz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lorenz pushes down on Fortunado's head and hops out.
Fortunado has a takedown stuffed.
Lorenz misses with a takedown attempt - Fortunado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fortunado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lorenz as he jumps to the side.
Brandon Lorenz seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Fortunado closes the distance and clinches.
Fortunado tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenz.
Fortunado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lorenz to keep the fight standing.

Lorenz breaks the clinch.
Fortunado tries to clinch but Lorenz moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorenz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fortunado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lorenz defends it nicely.
Brandon Lorenz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donzel Fortunado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenz connects with an inside leg kick.

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 Donzel Fortunado.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortunado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donzel Fortunado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Croswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Croswell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Croswell
vs
Rodriguez

175 cm
20
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Croswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manuel Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croswell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Croswell.

Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Croswell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Croswell's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Croswell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.

Rodriguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Croswell thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez trying to control but Croswell is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Croswell is keeping the position.
Croswell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Croswell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Croswell postures up.
Croswell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Croswell postures up.
Croswell wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Croswell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Croswell stops Rodriguez from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthew Croswell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez blocks the strikes from Croswell.
Croswell trying to control here.
Croswell is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.

Rodriguez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Croswell throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Croswell throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.

It looks like Manuel Rodriguez has been cut.
Croswell thuds his right hand into Rodriguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croswell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriguez back to the cage. Croswell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.
Croswell stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Croswell scores with a shot to the body.
Croswell swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Croswell's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Rodriguez falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Croswell!
Matthew Croswell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reeves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Reeves
vs
Silva

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva blocks a head kick by Reeves.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Reeves lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Reeves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reeves delivers a nice body kick.
Reeves tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reeves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
David Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reeves works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.

Reeves clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.

Reeves drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reeves is on top in guard.
Reeves tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva 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.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reeves controls the pace.

Reeves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva looks winded!
Reeves tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reeves clinches with his opponent.
Reeves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reeves successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reeves working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Reeves trying to strike off his back.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reeves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Reeves's legs - danger averted.
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reeves content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Reeves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reeves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reeves throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Reeves sprawls well.
Reeves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.

Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reeves to keep the fight standing.

Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reeves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva trying to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because David Reeves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reeves misses with a wild combination.
Reeves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reeves connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reeves rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Reeves breaks the clinch.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Reeves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Reeves counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Reeves to acknowledge the strikes.
Reeves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Reeves is winning the standup battle so far.
Reeves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
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!
Reeves pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Reeves lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reeves throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reeves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.

Reeves moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Reeves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Reeves.

Reeves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reeves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Reeves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is working an open guard so Reeves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reeves!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.
Reeves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!

Reeves darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reeves wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reeves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reeves wants a takedown.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reeves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reeves fails to land with a series of punches.
Reeves throws a shot to the body.
Reeves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Reeves moved away.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Reeves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Reeves drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Reeves gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
David Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Silva.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Reeves pulls guard.
Reeves is trying to keep Silva in close.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reeves.
David Reeves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Silva wants to clinch.
Reeves misses with a head kick.
Reeves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva misses with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reeves.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Reeves has double underhooks.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.

Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
David Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeves manages to avoid it.
Reeves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva tries to clinch but Reeves moves out of range.

Reeves closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Reeves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva tries to pull guard but Reeves won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reeves is defending well for now.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reeves is keeping busy.

Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Reeves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeves manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Reeves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samuel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Reeves!
David Reeves decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tom Thompson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Taylor
vs
Thompson

180 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Thompson tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is trying to stall.
Taylor lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Thompson.

Thompson has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor can't break the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Thompson breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.

Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Taylor works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tom Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.

It looks like John Taylor has been cut.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.

Thompson closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Thompson tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Thompson stalling the fight.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson has Taylor pressed against the cage.
Thompson is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Taylor tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Thompson has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor avoiding damage.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Thompson.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Thompson darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson stalling.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Thompson.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.

Thompson rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Taylor's cut.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Taylor.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.

Thompson breaks the clinch.

Thompson has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson taking a breather.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

Thompson pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor stalling in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.

Thompson closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Taylor taking a breather.
Thompson has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is working Taylor over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thompson!

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 Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangnam Style. Castellano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jordan
vs
Castellano

195 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan.
Jordan wants to clinch

and Castellano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Castellano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castellano throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Castellano won't allow Jordan to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but Castellano is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castellano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castellano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Jordan just wasn't active enough.
Castellano leaves Jordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jordan throws a head kick but Castellano moves out of range.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castellano as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Castellano gets the takedown into side control.
Jordan is letting Castellano control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jordan prevents Castellano from moving into mount.
Castellano cracks Jordan with a big right hand but Jordan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Jordan's face as Castellano controls the position.
Castellano working the ground and pound but Jordan is defending the strikes.
Castellano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jordan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Castellano has control of an arm but Jordan manages to advance to Castellano's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellano wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jordan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Castellano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Castellano looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Castellano is defending well though. Jordan let's go of the attempt for now.
Castellano wants to get back to his feet.
Castellano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jordan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Castellano is defending well though. Jordan let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Castellano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellano swivels and escapes.
Jordan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jordan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jordan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Castellano wants to get back to his feet.
Castellano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan trying to control the position but Castellano is working away.
Castellano wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Castellano throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan shoots in and drives through. Castellano sprawls well.
Jordan misses with a takedown

and Castellano counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan seems a little lost for a moment, as Castellano dominates the positioning.
Jordan looks to move to half guard but instead Castellano has passed into mount! Damn!
Jordan can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castellano lands a big elbow.
Castellano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castellano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Castellano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Castellano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellano circles away.

Castellano scores with a takedown into Jordan's guard.
Castellano controlling from the top position.
Castellano distracts Jordan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castellano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rich Castellano wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Castellano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellano paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails to land the takedown.
Jordan tries to clinch but Castellano moves out of range.
Jordan dives in and grabs Castellano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castellano pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Castellano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jordan fails with the takedown

and Castellano counters with a single leg into guard. Jordan didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan can't keep his opponent in guard - Castellano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castellano in particular looking to stall.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Jordan defending well.
Castellano works his way into full mount!
Jordan is in a horrible position here. Castellano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Castellano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellano controlling his opponent.
Rich Castellano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castellano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Castellano controlling the pace for now.
Castellano raining down hammerfists from mount.

It looks like Michael Jordan has been cut.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castellano controlling from the full mount.
Castellano dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Castellano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castellano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lass Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Zuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Backstrom
vs
Zuman

175 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lass Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Zuman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Zuman both land. Nice combination.
Backstrom shoots in but Zuman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuman looks to clinch

and Backstrom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Backstrom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Zuman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Backstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zuman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Backstrom.
Backstrom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zuman's guard.
Zuman trying to control but Backstrom postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Backstrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zuman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Backstrom.
Backstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zuman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuman is trying to maintain the position but Backstrom is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuman is trying to stand up here but Backstrom is controlling him well.
Backstrom content to control rather than advance.

Backstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Zuman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Zuman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zuman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuman trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuman tries to get to full guard but Backstrom has control of the leg.
Backstrom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zuman!
Zuman looks winded!

Backstrom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zuman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backstrom lands a big shot there that rocks Zuman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backstrom connects with a bit shot that sees Zuman covering up! More strikes from Backstrom and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Backstrom is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lass Backstrom!